What is Iron Deficiency Fainting? Iron deficiency fainting occurs when your body doesn’t have enough iron to produce hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body. Without enough iron, your body can’t effectively transport oxygen to vital organs and tissues, which can cause symptoms like extreme fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and … Read more
The Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Victory Congregation in Abotakyi-Akuapem, Mampong Akuapem District, has extended a generous gesture to the paediatric ward of the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital in Mampong Akuapem. The donation, made on Sunday after the church’s forenoon service, is part of a series of activities to mark the 25th anniversary celebration of the … Read more
I’m pretty sure you’ve watched a comedy video in the past few days. And while the characters in the video were bent on making you laugh, they spoke about a product. They praised it so much that they dropped a link and maybe, a code for you to enter to purchase such a product. That … Read more
(An Opinion Post) I have never been a fan of the ‘My Level’ crooner but I’ve come to enjoy a handful of his numerous songs. One thing remains clear to me. If Shatta Wale ever decides to become a rapper, one of his favourite lines would be ‘Controversy and I are friends. We click’. (props … Read more
Peptic ulcers are open sores/lesions that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain. They’re usually formed as a result of inflammation caused by the bacteria H. pylori, as well as from erosion from stomach acids. … Read more
Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. Having anemia can make you feel tired and weak. When someone develops anemia, they are said to be “anemic.” Being anemic might mean that you feel more tired or cold than you usually do, … Read more
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath. Normally, with every breath you take, air goes through your nose or mouth and down into your throat and … Read more
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia. The germs that cause pneumonia are contagious. … Read more
Typhoid fever is an infectious disease that is caused by a species of bacteria called Salmonella typhi. It infects the intestinal tract and can sometimes spread into the bloodstream. Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can be life-threatening. Most cases of typhoid fever occur in developing nations. However, the disease can occur anywhere. Contaminated … Read more
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when blood pressure fluctuates to unhealthy levels. Blood pressure measurement takes into record how much blood is flowing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your … Read more