Health
Real World Evidence Can Inform Public Health Decisions On Tobacco Harm Reduction
He added that there are already mobile phone applications being used by smokers to assist in their quitting or smoking cessation journey.
Alternative Medicine
Herbal medicine key for wellness in Africa – Healthcare firm
“We believe that the future of health lies in the balance between nature and science,” Aliyu Aminat concluded. “As we grow, we are committed to maintaining
Health
Plant compound used in traditional medicine may help fight tuberculosis
From these, the researchers identified and tested a compound that effectively killed the bacteria in the pathogen’s active and inactive states
Health
MoH calls for increased education on prostate cancer
In Ghana, it is one of the top two reported cancers affecting men, particularly those aged 40 years and above.
Health
Monkeypox: GHS urges public to abstain from kissing and sex to prevent spread
Symptoms of mpox include rashes and boils on the body, and the risk of contracting the disease increases with direct physical contact,
Health
How to make mpotompoto (pottage) using sweet potato
Taste the pottage and adjust the seasoning with salt. If you want to add leafy greens like spinach, stir them in at the end and let them wilt for a few minutes
Health
Smoking ‘shisha’ equivalent to smoking 100 pack of cigarettes; flee from it — Medical Doctor
The event, organized to raise awareness about heart health, attracted participants who praised the initiative, acknowledging the importance of regular health checks
Health
Breast cancer: five tips from an expert on catching it early and keeping safe
Healthy living can potentially reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. Certain activities have been found to contribute to the prevention of breast cancer
Health
Stakeholders urged to intensify breast cancer campaigns in SHSs
The Senior Nutrition Officer indicated that every minute, a person dies of breast cancer in Africa, with one person dying of the disease every 63 seconds in the world
Health
Hypertension: A key risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, warn health experts
The Minister said that estimates from the World Health Organization indicate that NCDs account for over 43 percent of total deaths in Ghana, with CVDs alone
Health
Concerted efforts needed to curb rising air pollution – EPA
He bemoaned that aside from the serious health impacts of air pollution in Ghana, which included severe lung diseases that sometimes led to death
Alternative Medicine
Presence of heavy metals in medicinal plants worrying – Dr Time Daso
To ensure the availability of quality herbal medicine, Dr. Gyamfi has established a large plantation in the Offinso area in the Ashanti Region, where he is growing medicinal plants.
