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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 →

Dear all, this week, August 1 to 7, the world celebrates World Breastfeeding Week. This year, the focus is on showing the link between breast feeding and Sustainable Development Goals., encourage action and collaborations at different levels to encourage breastfeeding. … Continue reading →

Q: Dear Doc, I have been experiencing this for some time. I have been to many skin doctors but all to no avail. It started while I was washing the laundry and dishes, then later my hands at the fingers … Continue reading →

Q: Dr Ketch, please I have a 15-month old baby that has a very sensitive skin. Whenever he’s bitten by sand fly, it starts itching him. If he scratches it, it will form pus that will eventually become an open … Continue reading →

If your diet gave you high cholesterol, it can lower it, too It’s easy to eat your way to an alarmingly high cholesterol level. The reverse is true, too — changing what you eat can lower your cholesterol and improve … Continue reading →

Q: Dr. thank you for all the medical and health advice.  Please I have hiccups or belching constantly such that my chest pains me most of the time.  I have received so many treatments, done Echo test, MCR, several scan and … Continue reading →

A recent study suggests that special “unloading” shoes might not be any better than good walking shoes at easing osteoarthritis knee pain. Source: Beating osteoarthritis knee pain: Beyond special shoes

It’s a 2-question night 😀   Q1: Good evening Dr. Thanks for being there for us to share your knowledge with us. God will continue to increase your knowledge in Jesus name, amen. Now to my question…I am age 50-60 and … Continue reading →

When should I start sexual relations with hubby? Immediately after a baby? After 6 weeks or 6 months? Whenever hubby feels like it? When wifey feels like it? Any method to this matter? The book, Just For The Health Of … Continue reading →