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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) Director-General, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, visited the Savannah Region to assess its preparedness for disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. He met with the Regional Health Directorate in Damongo

Want a healthier gut? It's not about one "miracle" food. It's about variety. Focus on fibre-rich fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fermented foods like yoghurt. Berries, kiwi, oats, peas, lentils, avocado, and even cooled potatoes (for resistant starch!)

Breast cancer is the most common and deadliest cancer among Ghanaian women—largely due to late reporting and reliance on unproven herbal remedies, says Dr. David Sunu of Ridge Medical Center. With 50–80% of patients diagnosed at late stages, he urges regular screening,

New research from FAU Erlangen suggests quercetin found in citrus fruits, onions, and buckwheat may help fight lung cancer. In lab and mouse studies, it slowed cancer cell division and nearly halted migration, acting at multiple sites simultaneously.

A recent study from the UIC College of Dentistry suggests that pure 100% cranberry juice may support oral health by slowing dental plaque growth and reducing acid production—key factors in enamel protection. Researchers attribute this effect to proanthocyanidins,

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has ordered the recall of Franko Herbal Mixture from the Ghanaian market within 14 days after laboratory tests detected diazepam and paracetamol in the product, which was registered as a herbal medicine. The Authority has also shut down

Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has stressed the need to combine traditional medicine with scientific research to establish its safety and effectiveness. According to him, traditional medicine is an important

Ghanaians have been cautioned against the excessive consumption of processed meats such as sausages, bacon and hot dogs and are being encouraged to embrace locally available fish, eggs and other nutritious foods as part of a balanced diet.

Ghana's forests and markets hold an unmined library of medicine. Plants used for generations that science has barely studied. Artemisinin, quinine, and cancer drugs all came from plants like ours. A Ghanaian toxicologist argues we must invest in research, integrate traditional

Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu's journey from natural medicine to law marks a new chapter in the fight for recognition, dignity, and regulatory justice for complementary medicine practitioners in Ghana and Africa. With legal literacy, practitioners can now help shape the laws

A new study from Oregon Health & Science University found that late-night eating, after dinner or before bed is linked to a 20–30% higher risk of fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. The liver runs on a circadian clock, and eating when your body expects sleep

As part of efforts to enhance public health, safety and regulatory compliance, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Ghana joined forces with the Northern Ghana Federation of Traditional Healers Association to conduct an in-service training and capacity-building workshop.

A surprising new study found that two meals with identical calories, carbs, fats, and protein but different levels of processing, triggered completely different metabolic responses. The ultra-processed meal spiked insulin higher, kept blood sugar elevated longer,

The Ghana Institute of Clinical Genetics at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on Monday appealed for urgent investment in infrastructure, diagnostic equipment and human resources to enable it to expand specialised services for people living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). She said

Noncommunicable diseases—heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illnesses now account for 74% of all global deaths, according to the WHO's latest estimates. While global life expectancy has recovered to 73.3 years, dementia deaths have tripled since 2000,

Nyarkotey College of Holistic Medicine has signed a landmark MoU with India's Quality and Accreditation Institute (QAI) to strengthen international quality assurance, curriculum development, and professional education in naturopathy and complementary medicine.

A new study tracking adults over 55 found that 30 years of regular aerobic exercise—running, cycling, swimming, was linked to higher "vitality capacity," the body's physiological reserve for healthy aging. Active adults showed better immune and stress response,

Is herbal medicine really harming your kidneys? Dr. Sandra Ashong, President of the Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists, says the truth is more nuanced, herbal medicine isn't automatically harmful, nor is it automatically safe just because it's natural.

Traditional African Medicine, the world's oldest healing practice, blends herbal remedies with ancestral spirituality and serves over 80% of Africans today. Despite colonial suppression, it survived and is now gaining global recognition through herbs like Rooibos

A radiologist at the Kumasi South Hospital, Dr Francis Okyere, has warned that poor diet and excessive intake of sugar and salt can cause catastrophic cardiovascular problems According to him, other major risk factors for heart disease include lack of exercise, obesity, chronic