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Is this true? Read and decide for yourself!  https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/coffee-may-help-your-skin-stay-healthy-2018110215295

Still on cancer, did you know that studies have shown that eating fruits, including berries, probably decreases the risk of lung cancer and could prevent cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and stomach? Remember it’s lung cancer awareness month!   Here … Continue reading →

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. So, we kick off with a fun fact! We all (I assume) know that the pink ribbon is typically used for breast cancer awareness events. Do you know the colour used for lung cancer? … Continue reading →

Q: Good evening Doctor, I am 19. What drug can I take to avoid pregnancy when I have sex? I want a drug that is very safe. Thanks doctor A: Hey! Thanks for writing in. The key thing you need … Continue reading →

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If you’ve ever wondered about the relationship (or none) between chocolates/oily foods and pimples, whether massaging the scalp prevents baldness or if crossing your legs can cause varicose veins, you should read this! http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/dont-fall-for-these-skin-myths Have a…

Q: Hi Doctor I just want to know something – can I get HIV when I eat soil mixed with urine and that urine is for someone who is HIV positive? A: The more common variation of this story is … Continue reading →

Q: Good morning Dr. I have been having this pain on my left breast for some days now. Though not severe but it’s giving me cause for bother. What could possibly be the cause ma’am? A: Breast pain can be … Continue reading →

Drink lemon tea. Drink gin. No carbs. No eating after 7pm. Everyone has the secret recipe for losing weight. Let’s see what Harvard Health thinks! https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/10-behaviors-for-healthy-weight-loss-2018102415074  

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Doc, good evening ma’am. Please, I have some questions for you. I am a 1st time mom and my baby is 2months old. She sucks from one breast and this has made 1 breast to…

Q: Please Dr., how do we treat protein in urine? A: Protein molecules in blood are typically too large to be filtered into urine so that normally, very trace (very little/low) amount is present in the urine as healthy kidneys … Continue reading →