Category: Health

The United Nations has issued a stark warning that a new El Niño weather phenomenon could begin within weeks and potentially develop into one of the strongest events recorded in modern history. Scientists fear the combination of a powerful El Niño and ongoing human-induced climate change could reshape weather patterns across the globe, bringing devastating […]

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and health experts are increasingly concerned about a rise in cases among younger adults. While the disease has traditionally been associated with older people, recent research shows that diagnoses are increasing among individuals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, prompting scientists to investigate the possible […]

Prostate Cancer: Health authorities have recommended that routine prostate cancer screening should only be offered to a small group of men at very high genetic risk, arguing that the potential harms of widespread testing currently outweigh the benefits. The recommendation, issued by the United Kingdom’s National Screening Committee (NSC), marks the culmination of an extensive […]

Scientists are increasingly warning that modern children are becoming dangerously less active, raising concerns about the long-term impact on their physical health, mental wellbeing, and cognitive development. Researchers say growing levels of inactivity among children are contributing to rising obesity rates, poorer mental health outcomes, lower sports participation, and increased sedentary lifestyles across the world. […]

Neurological Disease: Scientists are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up the search for treatments for devastating neurological conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and motor neurone disease (MND), raising hopes that effective therapies could be discovered far sooner than previously imagined. Researchers at the UK Dementia Research Institute are using advanced AI […]

Hip Replacements: Scientists are developing futuristic bone-like materials powered by artificial intelligence that could dramatically improve hip replacements, speed up fracture healing, and transform the future of orthopaedic medicine. Researchers say the breakthrough could lead to stronger, longer-lasting implants that behave more like real human bone solving one of the biggest challenges in modern orthopaedic […]

The family of late engineer Charles Amissah has filed a GH¢20 million lawsuit against three major hospitals, several healthcare professionals, and the Attorney General over what they describe as a series of negligent actions that allegedly led to his preventable death following a road accident in Accra. The case, filed at the General Jurisdiction Division […]

Ebola Vaccine: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a fresh warning over the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), revealing that it could take up to nine months before a vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain becomes available. The alarming announcement comes as suspected Ebola cases and deaths continue to […]

DR Congo Outbreak: Fear and uncertainty are spreading rapidly across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) as health officials warn that the latest Ebola outbreak could be much larger and more dangerous than initially believed. Residents living near the epicentre of the outbreak in Ituri province say communities are overwhelmed by panic as infected […]

Blood Pump: Most people think chewing is simply the first step in digestion. But growing scientific evidence suggests the simple act of chewing may do far more than help break down food. Researchers now say chewing properly could improve digestion, help with weight control, sharpen concentration, reduce stress levels, and even protect the brain against […]