5 h. ago Rethinking Everyday Choices: Cutting Back on Processed Meats, Sugary Drinks, Trans Fats – and Reading Food Labels

In today's fast-paced world, reaching for a pie, sausage roll or sipping a chilled fizzy drink may feel like a convenient treat. But when these habits become part of our everyday diets, they quietly increase our risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and even certain cancers. According to the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases many of which are diet-related account for over 70% of deaths globally. This makes it more important than ever to rethink the foods we regularly consume. In this article, we take a closer look at three common foods that deserve less space on your plate and why reducing them could make a big difference for your health, and how you can identify them.

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35 h. ago Novo Nordisk and American Society of Hematology announce new initiative to help improve sickle cell disease care in Africa

Novo Nordisk today announced a collaboration with the American Society of Haematology (ASH) to support the Consortium on Newborn Screening in Africa (CONSA) Community Health Worker (CHW) Initiative.

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37 h. ago ‘Adidome is not a town of ritual killers’ – Chief breaks silence, denounces allegations

The Dufia of Mafi Adidome, Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, has condemned what he describes as “barbaric, backwards, anti-social” and false allegations linking his town to recent ritual murders.

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44 h. ago Abanga Yakubu refutes allegations of leading unauthorised anti

Abanga Yakubu Alhassan, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations linking him to an illicit, parallel anti-galamsey taskforce purportedly operating in mining communities across the country.

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51 h. ago NHIA/KOFIH holds conference on diabetes and hypertension management in Ghana

Ghana’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in partnership with the Korea Foundation For International Health (KOFIH), successfully held a multi-sectoral conference in Accra, focusing on diabetes and hypertension diseases rising prevalence in Ghana and the management strategies. The NHIA’s Research, Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate organized the round table discussions, aimed at finding practical solutions […]

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56 h. ago UHAS hosts leadership chat to empower oncology nurses for cancer care advancement

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has hosted a capacity-building session for participants of the Oncology Nursing Leadership Programme (ONLEP) and the university’s student body, focusing on preparing nurses to take up leadership roles in specialised cancer care. The event, dubbed the ONLEP Fireside Leadership Chat, was designed to expose oncology nurses to […]

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61 h. ago SA police minister suspended over organised crime allegations

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on an immediate "leave of absence" after allegations of links to organised crime were made against him.

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5 d. ago Maison Yusif Fragrance makes a grand entrance in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio, became the latest city to witness the elegant blend of scent and cultural pride as Maison Yusif Fragrance made its much-anticipated debut in the U.S. market over the weekend.

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5 d. ago Swedish minister reveals teenage son linked to extremist groups

Sweden's migration minister says he will not resign after it was revealed his teenage son has links to white supremacist groups.

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8 d. ago Africa set to advance cancer care as UHAS launches postgraduate certificate programme

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), in collaboration with its partners, has launched the Oncology Nurse Leadership Programme (ONLEP) – a postgraduate initiative aimed at enhancing cancer care across the African continent. The launch affirms the University’s commitment to promoting healthcare in Africa and contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 3. […]

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9 d. ago South Africa’s police minister accused of links to criminal gangs

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of having ties tocriminal gangs and of meddling in police investigations into politically motivated murders.

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1 week ago Mobus CEO apologises to Nigerian Police over Abuja land row, distances firm from protest at Nigerian High Commission in Accra

The CEO of pan-African real estate developer Mobus Properties Limited has apologised to the Inspector General of Police of Nigeria, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Nigerian Police Force over recent tensions linked to the River Park Estate ownership controversy in Abuja.

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1 week ago Dr. Sharon Karbo: A Ghanaian physician leading the charge against cancer and chronic disease

At the crossroads of public health innovation and compassionate care stands Dr. Sharon Karbo, a physician, researcher, and health strategist whose work is quietly reshaping health systems in Ghana and gaining global attention.

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1 week ago Scented candles linked to cancer, respiratory diseases – Toxicologist

A toxicologist, Dr Regina Ama Oppong Wiredu, has warned that some scented candles may release harmful chemicals when burnt, especially in enclosed spaces. She says the chemicals are likely to pose long-term health risks such as cancer and respiratory issues. Dr Wiredu, who works with SYNLABB Ghana in Accra, said this in an interview with […]

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2 w. ago Bright Simons: Ghana looks on as its brand appeal of its higher

Lady Christabel George-Didia, a nominee for a public commission in Nigeria, says that the Bachelor's degree she acquired from a KNUST affiliate in Ghana turned out to be a scam. Over the last couple of years, stories about "degree mills", "fraudulent certificates", and "fake universities" linked to Ghana have been appearing regularly in mainstream and social media in Nigeria.

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2 w. ago West African gov’ts must push for harmonised visa regimes, cross border connectivity – GTA 

Mrs Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), says West African governments must push for more harmonized visa regimes, improved cross-border connectivity, and strong linkages between their destinations.

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2 w. ago Breathe Easier with Better Nutrition – Eating to Fight Respiratory Infections

The arrival of the rains and relatively cold weather often signals the start of flu season, bringing with it a rise in coughs, cold, and other respiratory problems. There are even reports of the resurgence of COVID-19, is making rounds in the media. The focus is once again on practical steps to protect public health. While wearing masks, maintaining physical distancing, and improving ventilation remain essential, the role of good nutrition in supporting the immune system cannot be overlooked. In this article, we explore how a balanced diet can help the body defend itself against infectious respiratory diseases including colds, flu and COVID-19, and what this means for individuals and families seeking to stay healthy in the current climate.

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2 w. ago Razak Kojo Opoku rejects efforts to tie Bryan Acheampong to 2014 Alhaji Bature article

A leading member of the Bryan Acheampong presidential campaign, Dr. Razak Kojo Opoku, has dismissed recent efforts to link Bryan Acheampong to a 2014 article published by the late Alhaji Bature’s Al-Hajj newspaper.

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2 w. ago Migrating to Europe changes gut bacteria and raises heart disease risk – study finds

A joint study between the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Amsterdam UMC, a leading medical centre in the Netherlands, has found that migrants, in this case from West Africa to Europe, experience a ‘clear change’ in their microbiome composition as compared to their non-migrant peers in West Africa, which exposes them to an increase of cardiovascular […]

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2 w. ago UK pledges £1.25bn to Gavi to vaccinate 500 million children, including in Ghana

Millions of children across the globe, including in Ghana, are set to receive life-saving vaccines against some of the world’s deadliest diseases, following a £1.25 billion pledge by the United Kingdom to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

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