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Taller men and slimmer women earn more than those who are shorter and overweight, scientists say. Researchers who have studied the genetics of people who are short or overweight have found that they earn less than their taller and slimmer colleagues. Studies have previously shown a link between height, BMI and socioeconomic status, with research suggesting that higher levels of poverty could lead to a shorter stature and higher BMI, possibly as a result of factors such as a poorer diet. However, until now, it was not clear if the reverse effect was also true – that height and BMI…

The House of Representatives Committee on Telecommunications on Wednesday insisted that MTN must pay the N1. 04 trillion fine imposed by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) for SIM deactivation default. It would be recalled that NCC in October 2015 fined the telecommunication giant N1.04 trillion for failing to disconnect subscribers with unregistered and incomplete Subscriber Identification Modules (SIM) cards within the stipulated time. The Chairman of the Committee, Saheed Akinade-Fijabi (APC-Oyo) said the fine if paid will redefine the relationship between the telecommunications operators and the regulator. He noted that the N50 billion paid by MTN as a part payment…

The Bank of Ghana (BOG) on Tuesday denied responsibility for the fiasco involving DKM Micro Financial Limited, adding that it is in the process of liquidating the assets of the company to pay off depositors. A number of Ghanaians, especially in the Brong Ahafo and the three northern regions, have fallen victim to a bunco scheme by the micro finance companies and lost their deposits. The micro-finance company was alleged to have invested GH₵77 million of its customers’ deposits in its subsidiary companies-KM Airlines Company, DKM Fuel Station, DKM Transport, DKM Shea Butter Company and DKM Mining Company, among others.…

A video series by actor Terry Crews detailing his struggles with pornography has been watched by millions over the past few weeks – but is porn really addictive? Crews called his three-part video series Dirty Little Secrets. It’s a frank account of his use of porn, which he says started when he was just 12 years old. The first instalment in his series has been viewed more than three million times, and has attracted thousands of comments. Crews, a former American football player now better known for his TV and film roles, recounts in detail how he used to spend…

Water is good for you, we all know that. We hear no end that we should be drinking more and more water. After all, water is a vital component for our bodies, let’s not forget that we’re made up of 80% water! Which is actually a very strange thought when you overthink it. Water basically maintains all of our everyday bodily functions from transporting vital nutrients and oxygen to helping with our day-to-day digestion of food. So we’ve successfully established we NEED it. But fancy making your water even more helpful to your system? Just add honey, yes honey! I…

Today’s wigs can be made from the finest strands of human hair, and many have features that make them ultra-comfortable for those with sensitive scalps caused by chemotherapy or alopecia areata. No matter the cause of your hair loss, here are eight sure-fire tips for choosing your first synthetic or human hair wig. 1. Learn about wig terms and features What exactly do the terms lace front, wefted, synthetic, Remy, feather-light, and silk cap mean? Now is a good time to learn about the various wig features and how they could be beneficial to your type of hair loss. You…

Lives are being put at risk from air pollution inside homes caused by everything from boiler fumes to air fresheners and scented candles, it has been claimed. The warning comes from a joint study by the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health to be published this week. The danger of pollution in the street from car fumes is well understood, but many people are ignorant of the risks from air inside the home. The drive to cut energy bills by insulating properties – keeping out drafts and installing windows that do not open…

This might sound a little naughty, but bear with us here. You need to ditch your pajamas and start sleeping in your birthday suit. What’s that, you say? According to numerous scientific studies, the health benefits of sleeping naked are too many and far-reaching to ignore. From improved hormonal balance to less belly fat and more sex, you really need to make it a habit of sleeping nude. Only 10% of Americans sleep in the nude, according to one survey. That is probably typical of most other countries of the world, and it should change. Here’s why sleeping naked is…

Palm Oil Producers Association of Ghana has discounted a survey conducted by some postgraduate students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in four major markets which sought to suggest that some traders soak millipedes in palm oil to change its colour and taste. The Association is therefore challenging the students to come out with evidence, describing the report as propaganda. The shocking revelation comes nearly two months after the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), said it was safe to consume palm oil, following the arrest of some producers who were mixing the product with Sudan IV,…

Hundreds of kids from various parts of the nation’s capital Accra converged at the premises of TV3 to be auditioned for the most watched kids reality show, Talented Kidz. The entertaining but educative programme is one of Ghana’s most patronized reality shows by Adesa Production Limited under the Media General Group. The annual authentic reality show – Talented Kidz – enters Season 7 and viewers of TV3 should brace themselves for a mindboggling performances from kids across the country in the coming weeks. It would be a real show of natural talents from these promising kids. Talented Kids features talents…