Category: Health

Isometric Exercise: When most of us think about getting fit, images of running on a treadmill, sweating through high-intensity interval training (HIIT), or lifting heavy weights usually come to mind. Yet recent research suggests you don’t need to spend hours in the gym to see real health benefits. In fact, one of the most effective […]

Kidney diseases are gradually emerging as one of the most serious yet under-recognized public health challenges in many developing countries, including Ghana. Often described as a “silent condition,” kidney disease can develop slowly over many years without noticeable symptoms. By the time many people realize something is wrong, significant damage may already have occurred. One […]

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched an investigation into reports that some food vendors may be adding polyethylene to frying oil during the preparation of plantain chips. In a public notice issued on March 11, 2026, the Authority said it had observed videos and social media reports suggesting that polyethylene is being melted […]

Alzheimer disease: Scientists are uncovering why women are more affected by Alzheimer disease — and how these insights could transform treatment and prevention. When Brenda Whittle was diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease in 2015, she was determined not to let it define her life. The 75-year-old still enjoys activities such as jigsaw puzzles, sewing and dancing. […]

Menstrual cycle: For centuries, people believed that women’s reproductive biology made them irrational or unstable. Ancient thinkers blamed mysterious conditions such as hysteria on the womb, believing it could wander through the body or become distressed when not carrying a child. Today, science has largely abandoned those myths. But researchers have discovered something surprising: the […]

For generations, menstrual blood has been treated as something to ignore or hide. But scientists are now discovering that it could be one of the most valuable yet overlooked sources of medical information about women’s health. Researchers say period blood contains a complex mix of biological material that may help doctors detect diseases earlier, monitor […]

Post-Basic Nursing: The Ministry of Health Ghana has officially opened admissions for six post-basic specialised nursing programmes at selected health training institutions across the country. The initiative forms part of the government’s healthcare strengthening agenda under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), aimed at improving specialised healthcare delivery and addressing the growing burden of complex […]

Fatigue: For some people, no matter how much sleep they get, they still wake up exhausted. Scientists are still trying to understand why. On most nights, the routine is impeccable. Pyjamas on before the first yawn appears. Teeth brushed. Skincare ritual completed with near-ceremonial dedication. The phone left outside the bedroom. Lights dimmed. The room […]

World Sleep Day: From ancient sleep habits to modern brain science, here are seven research-supported ways to get deeper, more restorative rest. Around the world, millions of people struggle with insufficient or poor-quality sleep. In the United States alone, tens of millions are estimated to suffer from sleep disorders, and globally sleep deprivation has been […]

Cryptic pregnancy: sometimes referred to as “hidden pregnancy” — is a rare condition in which a woman remains unaware that she is pregnant until late in gestation or even until labour begins. Though uncommon, the condition has generated public curiosity and medical discussion due to its unusual presentation. What Is Cryptic Pregnancy? In a typical […]