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Daily Health Tips: Domestic Violence In The News

Friday, 25th November marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. As Ban Ki-Moon, the UN secretary General, so aptly put it, “Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation, public health pandemic and serious … Continue reading

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Complan Saturday Nutrition Quiz

Nigeria is neck-deep in a recession. Groceries/food stuff are so expensive, it appears the prices increases by the day! What tips do you have for still eating healthy in the face of spiraling food prices?   Terms and conditions: The … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Should BCG Scar Bring Out Pus?

Q: Morn Doc, please help me clear out something. A new born baby that was given a first time injection (BCG).Is it a must that it must bring out pus. She is 3 weeks now. Again, is it normal she … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Is It Okay To Have Babies Every Year?

Q: Please Doc, is it good for a woman to be giving birth every year because my hubby said he wants it? A: I have just the right answer to your question…from a previous post. Interesting question! And a good … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Injection Site Abscess

Q: Good day Dr. please what can I use for swollen and painful injection spot that has formed abscess? A: Hallos! Thanks for writing in. Injection site abscesses are very painful occurrences. Abscesses are collections of pus within the body … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Endometriosis

Q: Hello ma’am, please I would love to know ENDOMETRIOSIS: is it deadly? My mum has it and she is preparing for surgery to remove it. A: In endometriosis, the tissues of the uterus (womb) are found outside of the … Continue reading

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Eating Right!

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
If you’re trying to lose weight, maintain your weight or even just saty healthy, eating right is key. Plant proteins, except soya beans, do not have all essential amino acids. They are called complementary vegetable proteins.…

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Saturday Nutrition Quiz

  List 3 reasons why Complan is good for you Give 2 ways you can incorporate Complan into your diet   Terms and conditions: The first 3 persons to answer correctly will win our prizes.   Participants must be followers … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Tummies In The News Again!

Q1: I need to know how can I get rid of the stomach without the gym Q2: Good evening Dr.Ketch, I delivered on 31st of May. I do breast feed my son but my issue is my postnatal belly is … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Hiccups In Babies

Q: Please Doc, What Causes Excessive Hiccup In New Born Babies And The Remedies? Thank you. A: Hiccups refer to involuntary contractions of the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the thin muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. This is … Continue reading

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