Monthly Archives: August 2016

A new study makes alcohol seem even more controversial, suggesting that there is sufficient evidence to say that alcohol causes several types of cancer. Source: Perspective on alcohol use and cancer risk

Q: Please, can I drink aloe vera and lime to lose weight? A: Aloe vera is great with many health benefits. But useful for weight loss in combination with lime? It sounds like one of those fad diets I have … Continue reading →

Normal aging leads to gradual changes in many skills associated with thinking and memory. For example, you might find it harder to focus your attention and absorb information quickly. The slowdown in processing can lead to a bottleneck of information … Continue reading →

A couple of questions came up yesterday after my post on breastfeeding and I will be addressing one of them today.   Q: Thanks but what of if the mother has a lump in one breast? Should she still be … Continue reading →

Q: Good morning Doc, please I just had a baby and I want to do exclusively breastfeed my child. I don’t know whether I will be giving him water because they told me that water is natural.   A: Water … Continue reading →

Q: Good evening Doc! Please help me, I am overweight. Almost ten years older than my age. Recently I started combining some green teas and a slimming capsule which I take two at a time after breakfast. The capsule makes … Continue reading →

Q: Good morning Dr Ketch. Please, I have an anal fissure that has refused to go. I’ve changed my diet by taking foods high in fibre. Please, what do I do? A: Constipation occurs when faeces passes too slowly down … Continue reading →

Carrying too many pounds is a solid signal of current or future health problems. But not for everyone. Some people who are overweight or obese mange to escape the usual hazards, at least temporarily. This weight subgroup has even earned … Continue reading →

Many studies involving thousands of adults have generally found that those who sleep 5 hours or less per night, but sometimes 6 hours or less, were up to 45% more likely to be obese. Source: Too little sleep and too … Continue reading →

In a recent study of nearly 9,000 overweight and obese children and teens, doctors found that these young people had concerning blood pressure readings and worrisome cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Source: Overweight children are at risk for heart disease … Continue reading →