By Edmond Agyapong (DREAMOND) A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down. With sickle cell disease, an inherited group of disorders, red blood cells contort into a sickle shape. The cells die early, leaving a shortage of healthy red blood cells (sickle cell anaemia) and can block blood […]
One recent Ghanaian study on fishes specifically Nile Tilapia from Pra demonstrates that, they are not safe for human consumption drew my attention to what we consume in the name of healthy eating. The study conducted by Akonor et al.,2020, note: “Toxic metals analysis showed that there were appreciable concentrations of Cadmium, Arsenic, Lead and Mercury […]
By Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, PhD Now let’s take a look at the cocoa butter. It’s the fat source used to make chocolate, giving it its alluring, melt-in-mouth, silky feel. It can be found in basically all types of chocolate, including dark, milk or white. What else is cocoa butter good for? Just like other skin-loving fats— […]
By Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, PhD There are so many controversies surrounding the contribution of starchy foods such as cassava and many others to the incidence of diabetes mellitus. Since cassava is an important staple food that is consumed in various forms in Ghana which fufu is the base, I have decided to conduct a review on […]
Quality sleep is a potent remedy for a healthy body. By: Nketia Anthony (MPH. Health Education and Promotion, BSc. Herbal Medicine) To enjoy an active, meaningful, and healthy life, certain phenomenon of life needs to be well adhered to always. One such phenomenon is Sleep. As you would, at a point in time, reboot a […]
