Health
Africa: How Bad Is Air Pollution in Africa? If Only We Knew
In 2015, the UN set out to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases like CVD by 33% by 2030, under the SDG Target 3.4
Health
Antibacterial shoes launched to fight foot-borne disease, empower local communities
He added that with over 11 million pairs of shoes distributed across 111 countries, World Shoe provided essential footwear to prevent foot-borne diseases
Global
Baobab is a superfood with growing global demand – that’s bad news for the sacred African tree
Global demand for baobab products has surged in recent years, driven by the fruit’s nutritional and health benefits.
Alternative Medicine
DIY Guide: How to prepare perfectly creamy mashed potatoes
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish, drizzle with melted butter if desired, and serve immediately.
Health Tips
Doctors warn cooking oil used by millions may be fueling explosion of colon cancers in young people
The team found that patients with colorectal cancer had significantly higher levels of bioactive lipids than healthier fats in their tumors.
Health
Africa: Over 1 in 5 Adults Worldwide Has a Genital Herpes Infection – WHO
While they are not fully effective at stopping its spread, correct and consistent use of condoms reduces risks of herpes transmission
Alternative Medicine
UHAS opens alternative medicine laboratory
The commissioning of the ITAM Laboratory was preceded by the commissioning of the UHAS-School of Medicine-Enterprise Computing Research
Health
Australian research links unhealthy diets to deadly cancers
Melaku said the findings show that making healthy eating choices, can be a proactive step to safeguarding long-term health.
Health Tips
7 teas to boost lung health and combat the effects of air pollution
Mullein tea, made from the flowers and leaves of the mullein plant, has been used for centuries to treat ailments such as chronic cough and cold,
Alternative Medicine
FDA trains herbal medicine practitioners in Western North
The training was to among others, encourage unlicensed herbal medicine practitioners in the region to register their products and the procedures
Health
Study discovers risk factors of undiagnosed diabetes and pre-diabetes situation in Ghana
According to International Diabetes Federations (2019), 3 million Ghanaians are diagnosed with diabetes and currently about 60 per cent of persons
Alternative Medicine
Unlocking Africa’s Herbal Medicine Potential: A Goldmine for Ghana
Ghana’s herbal medicine industry has the potential to become a significant contributor to the country’s economy and healthcare system.
