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Scientists Develop New Method of Diagnosing TB From Skin
A team of scientists, including those from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa, have developed a new diagnostic methodology enabling a non-invasive,
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42,000 youth living with HIV in Ghana – Report
According to the Ghana Aids Commission, a large increase in new HIV infections among young people is due to a drop in HIV understanding. Dr.
Alternative Medicine
Dandelion root extract kills 95% of colon cancer cells
Dandelion root, dandelion greens as well as dandelion tea is loaded with nutrients and boast a variety of benefits for our health. Background Dandelions, also
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Goron Tula: 16 amazing health benefits of Ghana’s miracle fruit
Goron Tula is a multipurpose edible fruit popular in West African countries because of its many benefits. It is made up of a sweet and
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New Study On Alasa (African Star Fruit) Has Proven To Have Numerous Medicinal Properties- Dr. C. Larbi, KNUST
The African star apple (chrysophyllum albidum) is an indigenous fruit found in Nigeria and Ghana. It is an unusual fruit that has been proven to
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Coronavirus: World Bank support strengthens clinical management of COVID-19 in Ghana
Since the first two cases were reported on March 12, 2020, Ghana has been working hard to limit the coronavirus epidemic. To stop the virus
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Ghana: Why the rate of stroke among people below the age of 50 according to stakeholders is increasing
A recent study by the Stroke Investigative Research and Educational Network suggests that sub-Saharan Africa has the highest burden of stroke worldwide, with an age-standardized
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Golden Berries: Block The Growth Of Breast And Colon Cancer Cells In Test-Tube Studies
By Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, PhD Studies have shown that these potent fruits can do everything from reducing cholesterol levels to block cancer growth. With more and
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Nyarkotey on Sexual activity and Risk of Prostate Cancer: Review of Studies
By Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, PhD This subject is very controversial as many health workers have reported on the subject from different perspective in Ghana. I have
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Must-Know: Hibiscus Tea (Sobolo) And High Blood Pressure Control- Research Studies.
By Dr Raphael Obu Nyarkotey Using hibiscus as a treatment modality for lowering blood pressure has been fairly well studied. In 1999, a study by
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Medicinal Plants May Be The Solution To The Menace Of Antimicrobial Resistance-Research Suggests
By Bentil Emmanuel Asare The research was a KNUST- Building Stronger Universities (BSU II) project initiative, with the objective to strengthen KNUST’s capacity to utilize quality
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GHANA HERBAL MEDICAL STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (GHEMSA–KNUST)—20th ANNIVERSARY LAUNCH.
The 20th anniversary of the Department of Herbal Medicine, KNUST was launched on the 16th June 2021 at the Auditorium of the Faculty. In attendance
