Health
WHO sounds alarm on the deadly allure of flavored tobacco for youth
The organisation believes that only through bold policy actions can we avoid a looming public health crisis and curb
Health
More young people between 19 and 47 are getting diagnosed with kidney problems – Association
“The painful aspect of the issue is that when you come to Korle-Bu, you will not find a single person aged 70 with a renal problem
Alternative Medicine
KNUST’s Professor Amponsah defends herbal medicines, urges evidence-based criticism
The newly renovated facility marks a new chapter for the School of Herbal Medicine at KNUST, promising enhanced training and research
Health
Detection of Lead: EPA raises red flag over effects of E-Waste burning at Agbogbloshie
Prof. Klutse has called for increased awareness and stricter regulations to mitigate the health risks associated with lead contamination
Alternative Medicine
Herbal medicines in pharmaceutical grade capsules, tablets to hit local market
The Herbal Medicine Department of KNUST has committed to furthering training on documentation as part of a roadmap
Alternative Medicine
Traditional medicine practitioners seek inclusion in MahamaCares
He added that the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) would embark on a regional expansion program, where their officers
Health
Malnutrition rates alarming, 92 years after Kwashiorkor was identified – Prof Akoriyea
We have not been able to send the right messages. Some people think malnutrition is only about being thin, but overnutrition is also a growing problem,” he said.
Alternative Medicine
Bee stings have healing powers, they’re medicinal – Professor Combey advocates Apitherapy
“We have documented these medicinal uses and are now investigating the science behind them—how to administer them, dosage
Health
Insect protein could support healthy ageing and fight climate change
With the right mix of science, education and smart marketing, we might all be munching on insect powered protein foods before
Health
Sunyani Teaching Hospital records more kidney-related conditions-Health Officer
The public also ensure proper balanced diet and avoid the use of unapproved herbal medicine too, saying self-medication was also dangerous.
Health
Keta Health Directorate educates public on ‘World Hypertension Day’
She outlined some complications of hypertension as blindness, heart attack, irregular heartbeat, stroke, kidney failure and death
Health
Hypertension cases in Western Region surges
The figures, were based on the number of clients who reported to the various health facilities to check their blood pressures, noting that
