Health
Traders arrested over adulterated palm oil
Mrs Appiah, however, urged consumers to be vigilant and look out for unwholesome products, including food items, at the various markets
Health
Ghana: Enact Legislation to Curb Consumption of Trans Fatty Acid Foods – NGO
He, therefore, urged CSOs and media to educate and sensitise Ghanaians on the health effects of eating foods that contain TFAs in order to save them from diseases associated with the acids.
Global
The South African Breastmilk Reserve feeds six thousand babies annually
According to the executive director of South African Breastmilk Reserve, Stasha Jordan, breastmilk is the safest optimal food for the premature and full-term infant population
Health
Africa: Building a New Public Health Order for Africa’s Gain
The pandemic has presented a perfect opportunity to transform the public health order in Africa that will effectively guard against future crises and make health for all a reality.
Health
Kaneshie market traders undergo free health Screening
Starting by 8am this morning about 100 traders were freely screened for hepatitis B, Typhoid fever, blood Glucose, Blood group while their BMI as well as blood pressures were checked for consultation purposes.
Health
Vitamin B12 deficiency increases risk of depression
Deficiency and low status of the B-vitamins such as folate and vitamin B12 are highly present in older people
Alternative Medicine
Medical cannabis has enormous therapeutic potential, but reliable studies still lacking
There is ample evidence of therapeutic success for the use of cannabinoids for indications such as epilepsy or pain therapy
Health
Cardiovascular disease risk boosted by stress
The risk of cardiovascular disease rises with an increasing burden of perceived stress, financial problems and adverse life events, a major international study with University of Gothenburg researchers
Health
Patients need Hepatitis testing and treatment on NHIS – Doctors appeal
Dr Nartey said the cost involved in testing and treatment of the disorder deterred many people including expectant mothers from conducting tests to ascertain their status and seek healthcare.
Health
GHS appeals for medical refrigerated trucks
Dr Kuma-Aboagye also responded to findings on the lack of temperature monitoring devices, coupled with poor conditions under which medical supplies were stored.
Health
Overweight children are developing heart complications
“We want to prevent cardiovascular disease. We want kids to live strong, healthy lives into adulthood,” Kindler said. “But to do that, we need to know the underlying factors
Health
Ghana: Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
Metabolic syndrome is known to increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause mortality
