The Menace of Prescription Drug Abuse

09 April 2019

April 9, 2019
Author Barbara Otichuam
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The Menace of Prescription Drug Abuse

Health Education

When drug abuse is mentioned, what readily comes into mind is cocaine, heroine, methamphetamine, etc. However there’s a seemingly harmless canker eating deep into the fabric of society known as prescription drug abuse. Prescription drug abuse occurs when prescribed drugs are taken without the right dosage, or route or for […]

08 February 2019

February 8, 2019
Author Barbara Otichuam
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Myth Buster: 10 Health Statements You Don’t Need to Believe

Health Education

You may have heard may claims about your health a couple of times, making you believe they are true. Here are 10 of the common myths and what the facts really are: 1. Too much fat causes typhoid. Fat in itself when consumed in large amounts has it’s negatives however, […]

05 February 2019

February 5, 2019
Author Patrick Fynn
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Insomnia: Causes, Remedies and What You Need to Know

Health Education

People with insomnia can feel dissatisfied with their sleep and usually experience one or more of the following symptoms: fatigue, low energy, difficulty concentrating, mood disturbances, and decreased performance in work or at school. Because different people need different amounts of sleep, insomnia is defined by the quality of your […]

25 January 2019

January 25, 2019
Author Barbara Otichuam
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Causes of Saggy Breasts and How to Deal With Them

Health Education

Humankind, both men and women have always been fascinated by breasts. What women see in the mirror are usually far from the firm and perky ideal breasts portrayed by the media. The medical term given to sagging breasts is known as PTOSIS. Several women have considered several ways (including some […]

10 January 2019

January 10, 2019
Author Patrick Fynn
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StandOut Care Wins Startup Health Business of the Year

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Private-owned,, non-profit primary health care outfit , Standout Care has won the “Health Business of the Year” award at the 2018 FN Business Awards annual awards. The scheme was instituted to honor and celebrate growing Ghanaian businesses, start-ups, and individuals making meaningful impacts, creating an enabling environment for economic growth, […]

10 January 2019

January 10, 2019
Author Patrick Fynn
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These 10 Groups of People Should Not Say No to Hepatitis B Vaccine

Health Education

Here are groups of people considered at high risk of the Hepatitis B infection. 1. Adults with diabetes age 19 through 59 years. Vaccination can be considered in those with diabetes who are age 60 and older. 2. Sexually active adults who are not in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship. […]

10 January 2019

January 10, 2019
Author Patrick Fynn
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10 Diabetes Facts You Never Knew

Health Education

According to Joslin Diabetes Center, here are 10 facts about Diabetes you may never have known. 1. About one third of all people with diabetes do not know they have the disease. 2. Type 2 diabetes often does not have any symptoms. 3. Only about five percent of all people […]

10 January 2019

January 10, 2019
Author Patrick Fynn
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10 Amazing Hepatitis B Facts That Will Make You Want to Test and Vaccinate Immediately

Health Education

1. Hepatitis B virus infection can be prevented with a safe and effective vaccine. You cannot get hepatitis B from the hepatitis B vaccine. 2. The hepatitis B vaccine prevents liver cancer. 3. An estimated 800,000 to 1.4 million people in the US have chronic HBV infection. 4. Adults […]

10 January 2019

January 10, 2019
Author Patrick Fynn
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All You Need to Know About Prostrate Health

Health Education

Everyone has a pair of kidneys. The job of the kidney is to remove waste. Everyday your blood passes through the kidney several times to be filtered. As the blood is filtered, urine is formed and stored in a temporary storage tank called the urinary bladder.. Now think of the […]

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