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Bullying is everywhere in our society. From physical to cyber bullying, these tips on being bullied is a parent's guide to helping the child.

In case you think you might have an ulcer, have recently been diagnosed with one, or have been living with ulcers for many years, you can get relief with natural remedies that you can easily use at home. Stomach ulcers occur when the lining of the stomach or upper intestine gets irritated by the harmful effects of stomach acid.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm about the level of resistance to antibiotics by bacteria and other disease causing-organisms. According to the global health body, some common practices have contributed to bacteria being increasingly resistant to medication used to fight diseases.

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy is linked to autism and ADHD in children, a new study claims. Boys whose mothers took the painkiller while expecting were more likely to be on the autistic spectrum while it was associated with higher rates of ADHD in both sexes. Official guidelines say paracetamol should be taken only if necessary in pregnancy and for the shortest possible time.

Proverbs 18:21:   Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Words are not simply sounds caused by air passing through our larynx. Words have real power. The power of our words can actually destroy one’s spirit, even stir up hatred and violence. Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate and to humble.

2 Timothy 1:7:For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

People with oily skins tend to stay more youthful compared to those with dry skin.   They have fewer wrinkles thus they age at a slower rate. Dermatologists agree that the most effective way to manage oily skin is to cleanse your face both morning and night.

A good rest is very important to our general well-being. We are supposed to rest when we sleep but it is possible to sleep without having a good rest. You can go to bed at night, for instance, and wake up in the morning still or even more exhausted.

You might be reading this after a long night with your baby who refused to sleep. Maybe your darling is on your lap now, while you, sleep-deprived, try to drink a coffee to wake up. While it may feel impossible for your baby to sleep all night without a cry, funny sounds or waking up before morning breaks, there are some tricks that may help. Even though it will look impossible for your babies under six month to sleep all night without a  cry, funny sounds or waking up before morning breaks, Here are six magical ways of making your baby sleep all night.

An Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialist, Madam Beatrice Anima, has cautioned  the public against the use of items like cotton buds and feathers to clean the ear. She said the use of these items to clean the oily wax in the ear in particular is dangerous and harmful.

Government has so far released over GHc 600 million to the Electoral Commission (EC), to aid it prepare for the general elections in November. That’s according to the Employment and Labour Relations Minister, Haruna Iddrisu.

Even as others go into elections with a do-or-die mentality, Ghana’s president, John Dramani Mahama has reinforced his commitment to hand over power peacefully if electorates decide in the November elections that he should step aside for another person.

General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has urged the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to come out boldly to tell Ghanaians that they are not ready for the November 7 date earmarked for the 2016 General Elections.

Bronchitis is an inflammation, swelling or infection of the bronchial tubes between the nose and the lungs. It is usually caused by a virus, bacteria, or particles that irritate the bronchial tubes. Symptoms associated with bronchitis include a cough with mucus, difficulty breathing, chest pain, nasal congestion, fatigue, muscle aches and fever. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. People suffering from bronchitis often try over-the-counter medications to manage the symptoms. There are also many simple, natural home remedies that can provide relief.

Upper West Regional Minister, Amin Amidu Sulemani, says Ghanaians are likely to develop severe spinal problems in the future due to the many speed ramps on the nation’s major highways. He explained highway trips are supposed to bring comfort to travelers, but Ghanaians have been denied this, noting, a journey on the nation’s highways is burdensome and unpleasant.

The founder and leader of Kingdom Living Bible Institute, Bishop Michael Odjobi Okyere has stated that the proliferation of unaccredited Bible Colleges in the country is to blame for the increasing number of charlatans parading themselves as pastors.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised the citizenry, particularly the youth, to explore opportunities provided through the advancement in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for self-development. “ICT must become the carrier of an expanded educational system that makes it possible for learners to acquire the skills needed to function in the global economy,” he said.

The Peki Government Hospital in the South Dayi district of the Volta region, is in dire need of an Emergency unit to enable it attend swiftly to cases of such nature. The hospital, which is one of two major health facilities along the eastern corridor road, records a monthly average of 3 major accident cases, according to Dr. Julius Ocloo, medical superintendent of the hospital.

Former president Jerry John Rawlings,founder of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), has testified to the integrity and credibility of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), saying the opposition leader is not corrupt. Mr. Rawlings believes it would be extremely difficult for anybody to tag the NPP presidential candidate with corruption or any related criminal act, considering his dislike for material things.

An average of 24 people are knocked down daily in Accra, according to 2016 provisional road traffic crash and casualty statistics released by the Accra Central Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service. The Commanding Officer of the Accra Central MTTD, ACP Anderson Fosu-Ackaah who made the revelation, said the current high spate of avoidable road crashes leading to numerous deaths, injuries and destruction of properties places a huge responsibility not only on police personnel but also requires the general public to help curb the menace.

Love is when you care very strongly and very deeply about another person. When you love someone, you are there to support them, you work together to solve problems, you’re willing to stand by this person in good times and bad, and you wish nothing more than to watch and help this person grow. Are YOU in love, Infatuated or in Lust?