Newman News

Weight loss: How the ‘love hormone’ might help

A new study has investigated oxytocin’s effects on the brain regions that help control eating behavior to explore the possibility of using this hormone as a treatment for obesity. Researchers get to grips with how oxytocin alters our brain’s response to food. Oxytocin is a hormone that plays an essential role in social interaction, trust, anxiety, sexual reproduction, childbirth, and mother-infant bonding. As such, people sometimes refer … Continue reading Weight loss: How the ‘love hormone’ might help

Where is your money?

Some people in their frustration and anxiety have accused Gold Coast Fund Management of sending their investment monies abroad. They are wrong. Where has the investment money been put to work? For over 25 years, your money, invested with Gold Coast, has built clinics, hospitals, roads (including much needed cocoa roads), bridges, classrooms, factories in Ghana. All over the country. More than 600 infrastructure projects … Continue reading Where is your money?

International, Local News

Using internet in Ghana is expensive – World Bank

The World Bank has lamented over the high cost of internet in low-to-middle income countries, including Ghana. The Bank’s Vice President for Africa, Hafez Ghanem, made this observation when he paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful. As sighted on Celebritiesbuzz, he urged the Minister to adopt measures to bring the cost down to enable a lot Ghanaians or residents use … Continue reading Using internet in Ghana is expensive – World Bank

Entertainment news

Cecilia Marfo’s sponsor drags her to court; asked to surrender car and land

Gospel music performer Cecilia Marfo is facing a lawsuit from her alleged sponsor Bright Obeng Yeboah. This comes after a recent fallout between the two, according to Attractive Mustapha. Mr Yeboah, an Accra-based businessman, dragged the controversial songstress to court after an alleged scuffle ensued and failure (on both sides) to patch things up. He reportedly asked the “Afunumba” hitmaker to surrender all his properties … Continue reading Cecilia Marfo’s sponsor drags her to court; asked to surrender car and land

Entertainment news

I will sue anyone who speaks ill of my daughter – Yvonne Nelson warns

Ghanaian star, Yvonne Nelson, has served notice she would not hesitate to sue anyone, who speaks ill of her daughter. According to the actress, she is used to the vilification and attacks on her person by Ghanaians, but she won’t allow that to be extended to her daughter, Ryn Roberts, who is very dear to her heart. Yvonne, who had her daughter with British photographer … Continue reading I will sue anyone who speaks ill of my daughter – Yvonne Nelson warns

Could reused cooking oil trigger breast cancer spread?

A recent study in mice showed that reheated cooking oil might trigger cell changes that can promote late-stage breast cancer growth. A new study looks at the effect of reused cooking oil on breast cancer metastasis. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign tested “thermally abused frying oil,” which is cooking oil that has undergone reheating to high temperatures multiple times, in laboratory mice … Continue reading Could reused cooking oil trigger breast cancer spread?

Wishing others well may boost your own well-being

Many people say that helping others through acts of charity or volunteer work makes them feel better and happier. New research goes further and finds that simply wishing someone well may have a similarly positive effect on our moods. Simply thinking of others in a kind and loving way could make you happier, suggests a new study. Whether it is escaping the city, going for … Continue reading Wishing others well may boost your own well-being

Music may enhance the effect of pain relievers

Bob Marley once said, “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” A recent study using a mouse model backs up Marley’s musing with some scientific data. Listening to Mozart might boost pain medication. In the past, scientists have explored the idea of using music as a therapy in a variety of ways. One study revealed that joining a choir might improve … Continue reading Music may enhance the effect of pain relievers

What does science say about the effects of meditation?

Practicing meditation or mindfulness techniques is, at least anecdotally, supposed to smooth your way to a happier, more healthful life. But what does science say about these practices? What does research say about the effects of meditation and mindfulness? We investigate. Meditation “keeps our minds and hearts calm, peaceful, and loving, i.e., in the right place,” a casual practicant of mindfulness and meditation told Medical News … Continue reading What does science say about the effects of meditation?

Vitamin C can cut time spent in intensive care units

Vitamin C could be a cost-effective way to reduce the time that patients spend in intensive care. This was the conclusion of a recent analysis of evidence from published trials. Vitamin C, which is present in oranges and other citrus fruits, may reduce the time some patients spend in the ICU. Dr. Harri Hemilä of the University of Helsinki in Finland and Dr. Elizabeth Chalker … Continue reading Vitamin C can cut time spent in intensive care units

Depression: Brain stimulation may be a good alternative treatment

A new review, which appears in The BMJ journal, examines the benefits of non-invasive brain stimulation for treating major depression and finds that the technique is a valid alternative to existing treatments. Doctors should consider brain stimulation as an alternative treatment for people living with severe depression, finds a new review. Over 17 million adults in the United States have had an episode of major depression at one point in their … Continue reading Depression: Brain stimulation may be a good alternative treatment

Smoking may not be related to dementia risk after all

There is no doubt that smoking damages health and increases the risk of many diseases and premature death. However, a study that followed hundreds of older adults for more than 10 years found no link between tobacco smoking and raised dementia risk. A new study suggests there is no causal link between smoking and the risk of developing dementia. Dementia is the general name for conditions … Continue reading Smoking may not be related to dementia risk after all

Sports

Bahrain GP: ‘Much faster’ Charles Leclerc has Lewis Hamilton worried

In the green room after the Bahrain Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton turned to Charles Leclerc, from whom the world champion had inherited victory when the Ferrari driver suffered an engine problem in the closing laps. “You drove great this weekend, man,” Hamilton said. “You really drove fantastic. You’ve got a long old future ahead of you. I know it sucks in this moment but you’ve … Continue reading Bahrain GP: ‘Much faster’ Charles Leclerc has Lewis Hamilton worried

Sports

Karim Benzema scored a dramatic late winner as Real Madrid came from behind to beat bottom side Huesca in a La Liga thriller.

Karim Benzema scored a dramatic late winner as Real Madrid came from behind to beat bottom side Huesca in a La Liga thriller. French striker Benzema curled in a stunning finish in the 89th minute. Real boss Zinedine Zidane started his son Luca, but the 20-year-old keeper was beaten after three minutes by Juan Camilo Hernandez’s well-taken strike. Isco and Dani Ceballos responded for Real … Continue reading Karim Benzema scored a dramatic late winner as Real Madrid came from behind to beat bottom side Huesca in a La Liga thriller.

Kim Jong-nam murder: Vietnamese woman pleads guilty to lesser charge

A Vietnamese woman accused of killing Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea’s leader, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of causing hurt by potentially deadly means. A Malaysian court sentenced Doan Thi Huong to three years and four months in jail, starting from her arrest in February 2017. She is likely to be freed in May, said her lawyer. Ms Huong would have … Continue reading Kim Jong-nam murder: Vietnamese woman pleads guilty to lesser charge

Congolese vote in Ebola-hit areas

Parliamentary and local elections have taken place in three areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo – three months after they were postponed. People voted in Beni and Butembo in the east of the country where more than 650 people have died from the Ebola virus. Elections were also held in Yumbi in western DR Congo – where they were postponed because of ethnic violence. … Continue reading Congolese vote in Ebola-hit areas

Amnesty demands release of Nigerian journalist

A Nigerian journalist has been arrested by the country’s state security department, just months after being released following two years in detention without trial. Amnesty International says Abiri Jones was arrested in Yenagoa in the Niger Delta, and is calling for his immediate release. Social embed from twitter Amnesty Int. Nigeria✔@AmnestyNigeria Amnesty International is concerned over the arrest of Yenagoa-based journalist Abiri Jones, by armed … Continue reading Amnesty demands release of Nigerian journalist

Malema calls for end to xenophobic attacks

South Africa’s firebrand opposition leader Julius Malema has condemned the spate of attacks on African migrants in the coastal city of Durban, telling his supports: “There is no foreigner that took your jobs. If you fail in business, do not blame other people.” Mr Malema – the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) – took a tough line against xenophobia while on the campaign … Continue reading Malema calls for end to xenophobic attacks

Campus File, Educational, Local News

Private university students less privileged – Chairman of the Radford University College

Chairman of the Radford University College has called for increase in loans given to students especially in private tertiary institutions. Nana Dwomoh Sarpong explained that, the amount given is woefully inadequate for students pursuing practical courses. He made the call at the sixth congregation and 10th matriculation of the school in Accra over the weekend. Nana Dwomoh Sarpong bemoaned how students in public universities are given all … Continue reading Private university students less privileged – Chairman of the Radford University College

Ensure compliance with SIM card registration and activation process – Govt to stakeholders

Information Minister Kojo Oppong NkrumahE Government has cautioned all actors within the SIM registration value chain including subscribers and agents of mobile network operators to ensure compliance with the SIM registration and activation processes in line with the relevant statutory provisions. Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah at a press briefing in Accra disclosed that government through the Ministry of Communications had taken note with concerns … Continue reading Ensure compliance with SIM card registration and activation process – Govt to stakeholders

Gov’t urged to be ‘coherent on GMO policy’

Food Sovereignty Ghana (FSG) has called on the government to be coherent on its policy on genetically modified organisms (GMO). FSG, a food safety campaigner, has also urged the government to be vigilant against deceptive media messages on alleged benefits of GMO introduction into Ghana’s food chain. “We find it interesting that the minister [for Food and Agriculture] has made a one-eighty degree turn on his position … Continue reading Gov’t urged to be ‘coherent on GMO policy’

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Oil set for biggest quarterly rise since 2009 amid OPEC cuts, U.S. sanctions

E Oil prices rose on Friday amid the ongoing OPEC-led supply cuts and U.S. sanctions against Iran and Venezuela, putting crude markets on track for their biggest quarterly rise since 2009. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were at $59.34 per barrel at 0802 GMT, up 36 cents, or 0.6 percent, from their last settlement. WTI futures were set to rise for a fourth straight … Continue reading Oil set for biggest quarterly rise since 2009 amid OPEC cuts, U.S. sanctions

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Kumasi township to benefit from €55m 100-kilometre road infrastructure

The Sofoline Interchange Project also in Kumasi when completed will help ease trafficE Cabinet has approved a €55 million facility for the rehabilitation of a 100-kilometre road network and street projects for some towns and communities in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The facility according to the Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is a credit agreement between government and the Deutsche Bank meant for Auxiliary Infrastructure of Kumasi Inner-city Roads. … Continue reading Kumasi township to benefit from €55m 100-kilometre road infrastructure

politics

Where are the Ghana ID cards? – Bentil ‘shakes tables’

Kofi Bentil is the Vice-President of policy think tank IMANIE The National Identification Authority (NIA) faces fresh pressure to produce national ID cards hyped as Ghana’s most reliable solution to a crisis of determining nationality. The NIA’s mandate to produce the cards has come under sharp focus as the Electoral Commission (EC) hints, it expects to compile new voters register for the 2020 elections. But the proposal … Continue reading Where are the Ghana ID cards? – Bentil ‘shakes tables’

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Check your body language – Baako advises deputy EC

Deputy Electoral Commissioner Dr. Bossman Asare has been advised to be circumspect in his utterance following a public misunderstanding with the main opposition National Democratic Congress. Mr. Bossman had publicly accused the NDC of engaging in “partisan wranglings…and if you like rantings” after the party said there was no consultations on an Electoral Commission plan to compile a 2020 voter’s register. “We, the Commission we are … Continue reading Check your body language – Baako advises deputy EC