Monthly Archives: October 2016

Strokes seem to come out of the blue. But most of them happen due to decades-long damage to blood vessels and growth of artery-clogging plaque. That raises the question: Is there an early warning test for stroke? Yes and no. … Continue reading →

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 →

Give nutrition tips to a First Time Mother (FTM) especially a breastfeeding one: Three foods to include in her diet Three foods/substances to avoid eating/taking Terms and conditions: The first 3 persons to answer correctly will win our prizes. Participants … Continue reading →

Q: Doc I am one month pregnant and I am taking anti-epileptic drugs can they affect my babies?   A: Thanks for writing in and congratulations on your pregnancy! 😀 Before we go into what’s safe to use and what’s … Continue reading →

Q: Hello Dr, I put to bed on 9th of this month. Since last week, my baby poos 5 to 6 times in a day…is it normal? Again, if she wants to poo I will hear the sound of it … Continue reading →

Q: Good morning ma’am! Please I need your help. My 18 months old baby has been having boils for the past 3 weeks. I have given him Augumentin for children on doctor’s prescription. But the boils are still coming out. … Continue reading →

The grief of losing a spouse or partner affects not just emotional and mental health, but physical health as well. A study published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that losing a spouse or partners boosts heart attack and … Continue reading →

Let’s face it, ladies: Sex is a topic you usually discuss behind closed doors with your partner. A research letter reports that women 40 to 65 who place greater importance on sex are more likely to stay sexually active as … Continue reading →

Older men may want to change how they think about sex, specifically by focusing more on the experience and pleasure of shared intimacy. Source: Older men: Rethinking a healthy sex life

Q: I am 21 weeks pregnant. I went for a scan and the result shows a calcified fibroid mass is evident in the posterior (intramural) segment measuring 42mm * 39mm. Please Dr, explain to me because I don’t understand. Can … Continue reading →