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Today is World Diabetes Day. The theme for this year is ‘Eyes on Diabetes’. It focuses on promoting screening such that Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus can be discovered early and treatment to reduce the risk of having complications. The International … Continue reading →

Red flags in pregnancy are those symptoms that must be heard and checked out by your obstetrician immediately: Significant bleeding. If you’re not sure what is significant and what’s not, please see your doctor all the same. Better safe than sorry. … Continue reading →

As the year comes to an end (and I can almost smell Christmas in the air) mention 4 ways you plan to cook and/or eat healthier this season.   Terms and conditions: The first 3 persons to answer correctly will … Continue reading →

Q: Good day doctor, please which malaria drug can a pregnant woman in her first trimester take for prevention of malaria not cure…a doctor prescribe consider, but someone said consider can not be use in first trimester…please help A: Pregnancy … Continue reading →

Q: Is spotting at 35 pregnancy dangerous? And will my baby be okay? I’m very scared and worried A: Bleeding in late pregnancy may be due to a variety of issues ranging from infections to the ‘show’ that heralds the … Continue reading →

Constant stress — whether from a traffic-choked daily commute, unhappy marriage, or heavy workload — can have real physical effects on the body. It has been linked to a wide range of health issues, including mood, sleep, and appetite problems … Continue reading →

Q: Hello ma! please I discover a tough black stains on my teeth but don’t know what to used to wash it. What can I used to wash it? A: Thanks for writing in. Brown teeth can be embarrassing. Smoking, … Continue reading →

Q: Hi Dr Ketch. Thanks for a job well done. It’s only God that can reward you abundantly. I am not sure if this question is appropriate here, but I still believe you will help me out. Doc, there is … Continue reading →

Are you a new mum trying to figure things out? Well, this is for you! Do you remember trying to sit down after you delivered your baby? If you had an episiotomy (a surgical tear to help ease the passage … Continue reading →

Complan Saturday Nutrition Quiz   Watch the video on our facebook page (www.facebook.com/healthylivingwithdrketch) and answer the following questions:   Mention the 4 ways the video teaches to avoid stress. What is the link between stress and nutrition? Give one personal … Continue reading →