Infertility is a global reproductive health issue that affects many individuals and couples. Despite the high prevalence of infertility in Ghana, no study has been done on the experiences of infertile couples in Northern Ghana. This study therefore explored the experiences of infertile couples in Northern Ghana using the Upper West Region as a case study. Methods We… Read More »
Eating red meat can boost the risk of developing deadly liver disease, a study suggests. Israeli scientists have found the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is highest for those who enjoy their steak ‘well done. The disease referred to as ‘human foie gras’, can lead to cirrhosis, which can in turn trigger liver cancer or cause the… Read More »
When the weather’s hot, it’s good to ditch tights in favor of bare legs. But some people would rather stay covered up. It’s estimated that up to 25 percent of women and 15 percent of men have varicose veins on their legs and sometimes feet – swollen blue or purple veins that often look lumpy and twisted. They… Read More »
Islamabad: December and January are characterized by two things in Pakistan: weddings and the flu. By now, it just seems like everyone here is either attending a wedding or wrapped up in bed with hoards of used tissues around them. Flu symptoms can cause a world of misery, from fever and cough to sore throat, nasal congestion, aches,… Read More »
bismi-llahi r-raḥmani r-raḥīm, Assalamu ‘laikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, All praise and thanks are due to Allah (سبحانه و تعالى), and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger (صلى الله عليه و سلم). Dear questioner, First of all, we implore Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) to help us serve His cause and render our work for His sake. Shorter Answer: It is… Read More »
If you’re planning to rely on your watch this exam season, testing times lie ahead. A number of universities have banned timepieces, fearing new smartwatches could enable students to access forbidden materials. And with exam season just around the corner, some students are less than happy. Eleanor Bley Griffiths, an MA magazine journalism student at City University, has… Read More »
There is only one species of buffalo in Africa but four distinct subspecies exist: forest buffalo, West African savanna buffalo, Central African buffalo, and southern savanna buffalo (also known as the Cape buffalo). Savanna buffaloes are large, heavy cow-like animals. They vary greatly not only in size but in the shapes of their horns and their coloring. Adults… Read More »
conspiracy theory, an attempt to explain harmful or tragic events as the result of the actions of a small powerful group. Such explanations reject the accepted narrative surrounding those events; indeed, the official version may be seen as further proof of the conspiracy. Conspiracy theories increase in prevalence in periods of widespread anxiety, uncertainty, or hardship, as during wars and… Read More »
While Mary was praying in the temple, an angel in the form of a man appeared before her. Filled with terror, she tried to flee, praying: “Verily! I seek refuge with the Most Beneficent (Allah) from you, if you do fear Allah.” (The angel) said: “I am only a Messenger from your Lord, (to announce) to you the… Read More »
It is said that any health problem or pain suffered by a Muslim will ensure his forgiveness. Does this apply to non-Muslims as well? (Name and address withheld) A.1. The local imam is wrong in what he said. The Prophet says: “Do not prevent women servants of God to frequent God’s mosques.” There is perfectly no restriction on… Read More »