Category: Health

Fertility: For many couples trying to conceive, the journey to parenthood often becomes a search for answers. Social media, fertility forums, and wellness influencers are filled with advice about “miracle fertility foods,” supplements, and special diets said to increase the chances of pregnancy. From pineapple slices and avocado smoothies to herbal teas and expensive vitamins, […]

More than four decades after the birth of the world’s first IVF baby, millions of couples still enter fertility clinics hoping for a miracle only to discover that success is far from guaranteed. Despite advances in reproductive medicine, scientists say in vitro fertilisation remains emotionally exhausting, physically demanding, and financially draining, with many treatment cycles […]

Food Labels: Walk into any supermarket today and it becomes immediately clear that modern consumers are surrounded by endless food choices. Bright packaging, attractive slogans, discount signs, and strategically placed snacks compete constantly for attention. But beneath the convenience and colourful branding lies a growing public health concern: many of the foods most aggressively marketed […]

Mahama Care: Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for urgent and comprehensive reforms in Ghana’s healthcare system following a revealing working visit to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Secretariat (Mahama Cares) in Accra. The visit, which formed part of ongoing efforts to assess the country’s preparedness in addressing chronic and non-communicable diseases, exposed significant […]

Mr. Daniel Baah, Director of Health Services for the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District, continues to stand out as a transformational leader whose approach combines discipline, inclusiveness, and strategic thinking in advancing healthcare delivery. At the heart of his leadership is a strong commitment to efficiency and timeliness. Mr. Daniel Baah is widely known for […]

Mfuom CHPS Compound has been adjudged Best CHPS Compound at the Maiden THLD Health Excellence Awards, held on 17th April 2026. The awards event, organised by the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Lawrence Agyinsam, in collaboration with the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira (THLD) District Health Directorate, sought to recognise outstanding performance and dedication […]

The Maiden THLD Health Excellence Awards was successfully held on 17th April 2026, in a collaborative effort between the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Lawrence Agyinsam, and the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira (THLD) District Health Directorate. The event marked a significant milestone in recognising and celebrating excellence in healthcare delivery across the district, […]

Family Planning: Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has expressed surprise over reports that family planning commodities donated by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have been left at the Tema Port since August 2024 without being cleared. Speaking during a media briefing on April 13, the Minister said he was not aware of the prolonged […]

Emerging research shows that how, when, and even how fast we eat can significantly influence how our bodies process calories. For decades, weight management has been framed as a straightforward equation: calories consumed versus calories burned. While this principle still holds some truth, scientists now emphasise that it oversimplifies a much more complex biological process. […]

Feeling Drained? In today’s fast-paced world, women often carry an invisible, yet overwhelming, burden: the mental load. This is the cognitive effort required to keep a household functioning smoothly—planning meals, managing schedules, remembering birthdays, organising childcare, and even researching fun activities. Professor Leah Ruppanner, a sociologist at the University of Melbourne and author of Drained, […]