Category: Heath
Deep Vein Thrombosis: The Silent Killer
“Oh Mr X is dead. Oh, we saw him yesterday. Oh, he called me this morning.
What killed him suddenly? They say his death is attributable to a spiri [...]
US man who received first-ever pig kidney transplant dies at 62
The first man to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died two months after the operation, the hospital which carried out the pro [...]
National Covid-19 vaccination campaign: Over 370k doses of vaccines administered so far
More people have so far turned out to receive their Covid-19 booster jabs in the ongoing nationwide vaccination campaign despite perceived hesitancy [...]
How long you should spend sitting, sleeping and exercising each day
Australian researchers said standing for 5 hours was vital for 'optimal' health
Stand up for yourself — at least a lot more than you probably are [...]
Deafness: Causes, treatment, and management
Deafness, a condition affecting millions worldwide, can significantly impact one's quality of life and communication abilities.
From congenital ca [...]
Send babies for weighing regularly until they’re five years – GHS urges parents
Mothers have been asked to send their babies for weighing regularly from birth till they attain five years old.
In an advisory notice its social m [...]
Ashanti Region : 216 Women die during childbirth in 2023.
As many as 216 women, including health workers, lost their lives in the Ashanti Region last year due to childbirth complications.
The Ashanti Regi [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The Mental Health Authority has declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month to create awareness and also mitigate the stigmatisation associated wit [...]
Is it safe to eat raw or runny eggs in pregnancy?
Many people believe that eating raw eggs can cause an abortion. Is that true?
Pregnant women are advised not to eat raw or underco [...]
Why do boils choose such strategic locations?
We have all had boils before – those nasty, purulent, painful and uncompromising swellings with exudates like doubly thickened condensed milk.
For [...]