Over the years, the human lifespan has significantly declined. For example, the life expectancy in Nigeria according to the World Health Organization (WHO) for 54.5 years for both men and women as at 2016. However, there is a possibility that you can live longer than the recommended age of the WHO. The only thing you … Read more
Newmont Ghana Women and Allies Network has donated GHc45, 742 to anti-breast cancer campaigner, Breast Care International, BCI in support of breast care education in Ghana. The donation was done at a short, but impressive ceremony at the Peace and Love Hospital, Baatsona, on the Spintex road, Accra. The cash donation is to boost BCI’s countrywide … Read more
Tech gadgets have no doubt made our daily activities easier. It seems technology has an answer for everything. However, what you should know is that for everything that has advantages, also has its disadvantages. In this case, the disadvantage or side effect of technology is its negative impact it is having on your health. Unfortunately, … Read more
People who are genetically predisposed to storing belly fat, or having an apple-shaped body type, could face a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, researchers said Tuesday. The study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests a person’s genetic makeup may cause health problems down the road. “People vary … Read more
Listen to the lyrics of Show Something (Prod. by Masta Garzy)and download the mp3 track for the newly released track titled: Show Something (Prod. by Masta Garzy). The ‘Diabetes’ hit makers Keche popularly known as the skill team has release their first single in the year 2017. Dubbed Show Something, this is the perfect Vals … Read more
A former Vice-Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), USA branch, Fred Kyei Asamoah, has been appointed the new Executive Director of the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. His appointment takes effect Monday, February 6, 2017. Mr. Asamoah is a pharmaceutical expect with experience … Read more
New guidance from WHO, launched ahead of World Cancer Day (4 February), aims to improve the chances of survival for people living with cancer by ensuring that health services can focus on diagnosing and treating the disease earlier. New WHO figures released this week indicate that each year 8.8 million people die from cancer, mostly … Read more
According to WHO and UICC, cancer is a growing public health concern. In 2012, there were 14.1 million new cases and 8.2 million cancer-related deaths worldwide. The number of new cases is projected to increase to 21.7 million annually by 2030. The greatest impact is in low- and middle-income countries, many of which are ill-equipped … Read more
The Ghana Association of teachers (GNAT), Kumasi metro has organized a free health screening exercise for it’s members to ensure they go about their daily activities in good health. The exercise, GNAT mobile clinic was initiated in 2015 by the association and it is done annually to help all members in the Kumasi metropolis know … Read more
Losing weight is not easy, but growing awareness of the health impacts of excess body weight is leading more people to make the effort to lose the extra pounds. People who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop health problems like heart disease, strokes, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, depression, and cancer. Fortunately, losing weight … Read more
About 181 people lost their lives as a result of suffering from Cerebrovascular Accident also known as stroke in 2016 at the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua. Stroke, which topped the top 20 causes of death at the Hospital with HIV/AIDS, Chronic liver Cirrhosis, other heart diseases, pneumonia, birth Asphyxia, premature births, kidney diseases, septicemia, and … Read more
MORE than 400 residents of Mamprobi in Accra over the weekend received free medical screening from Vodafone Ghana Foundation as part of efforts to provide quality health care in communities it operates. The programme, dubbed: ‘Healthfest,’ is an annual event aimed at providing free quality health care assistance to residents. The beneficiaries, mainly women and children, … Read more
Stroke has become the leading cause of deaths at the hospital claiming 512 lives within 3 years Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) also known as Stroke claimed the lives of 181 patients out of the 1,389 total deaths recorded in 2016 at the Eastern regional Hospital in Koforidua. According to Hospital authorities, Stroke has become the leading … Read more
Restaurants and other spaces catering to the public in France have been banned from offering unlimited sugary drinks in an effort to reduce obesity. Under the law which took effect on Friday, it is illegal to sell unlimited soft drinks at a fixed price or offer them unlimited for free. France’s level of adult overweight … Read more
Embryos that are less than 0.001% human – and the rest pig – have been made and analysed by scientists. It is the first proof chimeras – named after the mythical lion-goat-serpent monster – can be made by combining material from humans and animals. However, the scientific report in the journal Cell shows the process … Read more
The President of Breast Care International, BCI, Dr. (Mrs.) Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has urged the media to devote more airtime and print space to non-communicable diseases currently responsible for the top ten major causes of all mortality cases in the country. The BCI President, who is also the CEO of the Peace and Love Hospitals, … Read more
Missed a period? The first thing to consider is pregnancy. If that is ruled out, other possible causes might be related to the use of certain birth control pills or entering menopause. One of the side effects of a low-dose birth control pill is a light or nonexistent period. So, it may be time to … Read more
Missed a period? The first thing to consider is pregnancy. If that is ruled out, other possible causes might be related to the use of certain birth control pills or entering menopause. One of the side effects of a low-dose birth control pill is a light or nonexistent period. So, it may be time to … Read more
The President of Breast Care International, BCI, Dr. (Mrs.) Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has urged the media to devote more airtime and print space to non-communicable diseases currently responsible for the top ten major causes of all mortality cases in the country. The BCI President, who is also the CEO of the Peace and Love Hospitals, … Read more
Dr George Amofah, a Private Health Consultant, has called on stakeholders in the health sector to pursue proven interventions that could prevent diseases as a better option to finding curative remedy for them. “We must investigate and look for what is leading to an outbreak of a disease like cholera and find a holistic approach … Read more