Health
Healthy eating and activity reverse aging marker in kids with obesity, study finds
BMI—a height-to-weight ratio—is a useful measure but has been criticized for not always accurately reflecting individuals’ health status, the scientists
Health
Over 50% of pregnant women are anaemic – GSS
He said anaemia among pregnant women was the major concern because it could lead to increased maternal mortality and poor birth outcomes.
Health
Ghana losing too many young women to cervical cancer–Gynaecologist
“We are also doing free screening for women in collaboration with selected hospitals, including Lester Ghana and sensitisation at schools and markets to e
Health
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents
Managing Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is a commitment, but with a balanced approach to diet, regular exercise and stress management, it’s entirely possible
Health
Unavailability of plumpy-nut affecting treatment of kwashiorkor — Nutritionist laments
Ms Kissi appealed to organisations and individuals to add the nutrition unit of the Tema General Hospital to their support list, indicating that the unit
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GHS worried over high rate of Caesarean sections as it exceeds WHO recommendations
Health experts have emphasised the importance of scrutinising the factors contributing to the rising CS rates in the country. It is crucial to understand
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DIY Recipes: How to make shawarma bread using oats
Fill your oat wraps with your favorite ingredients such as vegetables, grilled chicken, or any other preferred filling.
Health
60 minutes exercise daily reduces risk of overweight, obesity in children
Dr Kaali said childhood overweight and obesity was associated with mirage of health conditions and that the national health systems may have to spend more to cure it if not prevented now.
Alternative Medicine
Ethiopia: The Health and Ecological Benefits of Moringa Tree
Fresh Moringa leaves can be cooked and eaten as vegetables or processed into tea, powder and other pharmaceutical preparations. Moringa leaves, shoots and seeds can be used as green teas, animal feed with tremendous results.
Health
What happens to your liver when you quit alcohol
If you want to look after your liver, drink in moderation and have two to three alcohol-free days each week. That way, you won’t have to rely on the liver’s magical self-healing
Global
Kush: what is this dangerous new west African drug that supposedly contains human bones?
A further polydrug, “white pipe”, a mixture of methaqualone (Mandrax), cannabis and tobacco, is smoked in southern Africa. These drugs are inexpensive and provide an escape from unemployment,
Health
Erectile dysfunction medications may increase risk of death when combined with common chest pain medication
“Physicians are seeing an increase of requests for erectile dysfunction drugs from men with cardiovascular diseases,” said Daniel Peter Andersson, MD, Ph.D.
