Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among men worldwide. Prostate cancer forms when the DNA in prostate cells develops mutations that may disable their ability to control cell growth and division. In many cases, these mutated cells die or are attacked by the immune system. However, some mutated cells may…
Heartburn is a common and uncomfortable condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest or throat. While occasional heartburn is a normal part of life, chronic heartburn, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), can have a significant impact…
Five more institutions have been picked up for non-compliance with the country’s data protection laws in the latest round of enforcement action by the Data Protection Commission. The enforcement exercise is aimed at clamping down on businesses that have failed to register with the Data Protection Commission as data controllers but are processing personal data….
Meeting nutritional needs is essential for good health, and diet plays a significant role in achieving this. Two vegetables that are often overlooked but offer a wide range of health benefits are tomatoes and cucumbers. They are unsung heroes in the world of nutrition and are an excellent addition to any man’s diet. This article…
Africans are being urged to grow and eat their own food to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The call was made by the Director of the Division of Nutrition for Sheba in Israel, Dana Weiner, in Morocco. Dana Weiner is one of the experts assembled in Morocco at the 2nd Annual African Conference on Health Risk…
Five persons are feared dead in a mining pit that collapsed at the Akoon Community Mining – a mining scheme of the Tarkwa Community Mining Programme. Bodies of the deceased have been removed and deposited at the Tarkwa Morgue however, the company has assured that safety measures are being enhanced. Checks by JoyNews indicate that…
A gas booster station near the Tema Oil Refinery caught fire Friday morning. The cause of the fire is unknown, but operators of the station, Quantum Gas, suspect that someone smoking around could have triggered the incident. The fire service swiftly moved in to extinguish the fire, which did not cause major damage. Reports indicate…
A senior dietitian at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Mrs. Efua Owusu-Ansah is warning that overused cooking oil can result in heart disease. Speaking at the 10th Biennial Scientific Conference at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Mrs Owusu-Ansah observed the dangerous practice in many homes in Ghana. “In your home how…
The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has revealed its intention to prohibit the importation of metal caskets into the country as part of efforts to manage burial space effectively. MoFFA has highlighted that the use of metal caskets for burial purposes is in violation of the law. According to the agency, the law disapproves…
According to a study in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, though older women can reap the benefits from having sex frequently, for men, having sex too often could put them at high risk for a heart attack and other cardiovascular issues. Researchers analysed data on 2,204 adults between the ages of 57 and…
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