Japan’s Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by a 36-year-old Ghanaian man seeking public assistance while undergoing treatment for chronic kidney failure, leaving earlier rulings against him in place. The decision, dated September 9, 2026, was issued by the court’s Second Petty Bench. Three of the four justices supported dismissing the appeal, while presiding Justice […]

A healthy, balanced diet can play an important role in supporting overall health, including long-term breast health. Research has increasingly examined how dietary patterns, body weight, alcohol consumption and individual foods may influence breast cancer risk. Experts commonly emphasize a plant-forward eating pattern, such as the Mediterranean-style diet, which is rich in vegetables, fruits, whole […]

A cancer diagnosis can affect far more than a person’s physical health. For many patients, it also raises difficult questions about meaning, purpose, hope, mortality and the future. Religion and spirituality can become important sources of support as patients and their families navigate diagnosis, treatment and, in some cases, end-of-life care. Although the terms are […]

The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency has closed several unlicensed and substandard mortuaries in the Ashanti Region as part of an intensified enforcement exercise. The agency disclosed that 22 of the approximately 56 mortuary facilities operating in the region do not have valid licences. The week-long inspection, led by MoFFA’s Acting Director, Mavis Twumwaa Appiah, […]

The precise cause of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults remains unknown, but research suggests that genetics and differences in brain development play important roles. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by persistent difficulties involving attention, impulsivity and, in some cases, hyperactivity. Although some people are not diagnosed until adulthood, symptoms generally begin during childhood and may […]