Category: Health

Artificial intelligence has reached another major milestone after researchers in the United States successfully used AI to design entirely new viruses capable of replicating in the laboratory. Scientists at Stanford University announced that they had created 16 fully functional viruses using generative AI, marking the first time complete viral genomes have been designed by artificial […]

Benefits of Snails: Snails are more than just a delicacy in many parts of Africa, Europe, and Asia. They are highly nutritious, rich in protein, and packed with essential vitamins and minerals that contribute to overall health. In Ghana and many other African countries, snail meat is increasingly recognized as one of the healthiest alternatives […]

New Malaria Guidance: Malaria remains one of Africa’s greatest public health challenges, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives every year despite decades of prevention and treatment efforts. While significant progress has been made, the disease continues to place enormous pressure on healthcare systems, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where the vast majority of global malaria cases […]

Healthcare systems are only as strong as the people who deliver care. While Ghana has made significant progress in improving access to healthcare over the past decades, one major challenge continues to threaten the country’s ability to provide quality health services for all: an inadequate and overstretched health workforce. From Community-based Health Planning and Services […]

For decades, hypertension commonly known as high blood pressure was considered a condition that primarily affected older adults. Today, however, healthcare professionals are witnessing a troubling shift. Increasing numbers of young adults in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s are being diagnosed with hypertension, transforming what was once viewed as an age-related condition into a […]

AI in healthcare: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly moving from a futuristic concept to a practical tool that is transforming healthcare systems around the world. While many experts once predicted that widespread adoption would take decades, recent developments suggest that AI could reshape healthcare much faster than expected, with 2026 emerging as a pivotal year […]

Why Men Die Younger: Men are significantly more likely than women to die prematurely, suffer from preventable diseases, engage in risky behaviours, and avoid seeking medical help when they need it most. Across the United Kingdom and many parts of the world, health experts are increasingly warning that men’s health has become a major public […]

A growing number of health experts, psychologists, and regulators are raising concerns about a new phenomenon known as “cosmeticorexia” an unhealthy obsession with achieving flawless skin through excessive use of skincare and beauty products at increasingly younger ages. What was once considered a harmless interest in beauty has evolved into a multi-billion-pound industry that is […]

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 […]