Author: Priscilla Akorfa Fomevor

The alarming rise of colorectal cancer in young adults has reached a tipping point: it is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in people under 50, and Yale Medicine surgeons are sounding the alarm for even college students to pay attention. Once considered a disease of the elderly, colorectal cancer has been steadily increasing in younger generations for years. A new 2026 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that while overall cancer mortality dropped 44% in Americans under 50 between 1990 and 2023, colorectal cancer diagnoses have increased by 1.1% annually since 2005. The…

By Hilda Larsey Constipation is a digestive condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Although it is very common, many people hesitate to discuss it. The condition occurs when bowel movements become less frequent or when stool becomes hard to pass. Generally, constipation is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements a week or passing hard, dry stool. Several factors can lead to constipation. The most common cause is a diet that lacks enough fiber. Fiber plays an important role in digestion because it helps stool move easily through the intestines. People who eat large amounts of processed foods…

Men’s health conversations often avoid one of the most important topics_Sexual Health. When a man’s performance begins to change, it can feel alarming and confusing. Many men ignore the signs or hope the problem will simply disappear. But what starts as an occasional difficulty can quickly erode confidence, strain relationships, and affect mental wellbeing. In many cases, it may also be an early warning sign of deeper health problems. Erectile dysfunction (ED), sometimes referred to as impotence, affects millions of men worldwide. It occurs when a man is unable to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity.…

When we think of digestion, we often picture the stomach or the small intestine. However, the final and crucial stage of this process happens in the large intestine, a powerful organ that acts as the body’s waste treatment plant and temporary storage facility. Often overlooked, the large intestine—also known as the large bowel—is a long, muscular tube and the final section of the gastrointestinal tract. It is situated in the abdominal cavity, forming a kind of upside-down U-shape around the small intestine. It gets its name from its diameter, which is greater than that of the small intestine, and in…

Your brain is always on, working around the clock to manage your thoughts, movements, and senses. This relentless activity demands a constant supply of fuel, and that fuel comes directly from the foods you eat. The emerging field of nutritional psychiatry focuses on this very connection, exploring how diet directly influences brain structure and function, and ultimately, your mood. Think of your brain as an expensive, high-performance car. It runs best on premium fuel. Eating high-quality foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants nourishes the brain and protects it from damaging oxidative stress. Conversely, a diet of low-grade fuel, like…

By Alberta okyere Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the world. It occurs when skin cells grow abnormally, usually as a result of damage to their DNA. The most common cause of this damage is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or from artificial sources such as tanning beds. Although skin cancer can affect anyone, understanding its causes, warning signs, and prevention methods can greatly reduce the risk. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common and…

By Alberta Okyere Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. Typically occurring between the ages of  45 and 55 although the timing can vary. It is officially diagnosed after a woman has gone  twelve consecutive months without a menstrual period. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause ,a transactional phase when hormones level especially estrogen and progesterone begin to fluctuate.This transition can bring a mix of emotions and physical changes. While some women sail through with minimal discomfort, others experience symptoms that significantly impact their daily lives. The symptoms of…

In a development that could finally deliver a knockout blow to the winter cold, researchers in the United States have unveiled a nasal spray vaccine designed to protect against every cough, cold, and flu, as well as bacterial lung infections. The team at Stanford University, whose findings have been published in the journal Science, describes their “universal vaccine” as a radical shift from the principles that have guided immunisation for over two centuries. Instead of training the immune system to recognise a single threat—a method unchanged since the late 18th century—this new approach works by mimicking the way immune cells…

Health experts are raising the alarm over a worrying trend that threatens to undo decades of progress in protecting Ghana’s children from six major killer diseases. Despite Ghana maintaining immunisation coverage rates of over 90 percent for the past ten years—a feat described as remarkable by the Paediatric Society of Ghana—a growing number of people are refusing vaccines due to myths and misconceptions, a situation experts warn could trigger a resurgence of preventable childhood illnesses. The concern comes as health authorities note a significant shift in the challenges facing immunisation programmes. What were once procurement and logistics issues have now…

For years, upgrading a hearing aid meant better battery life or Bluetooth. But according to experts at Mayo Clinic, the latest devices are doing something far more revolutionary: using artificial intelligence to think for themselves. “Ultimately, the goal of these technological advances is to remove some of the responsibility and heavy lifting from the brain and ears, hearing aids can now pinpoint what the sound is, where it’s coming from and its relative importance.” explains Courtney C. Luffler, Au.D., an audiologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida The most impactful advance in the field is the use of deep neural…