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Daily Health Tips: How Long Should My IUD Stay In?

Q: Good day to you Doc. Please, how long should a Copper T (contraceptive device) be used in a woman’s body? My wife had been using it since December 2013 and it’s perfectly okay with her. But I’m anxious as … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Drugs To Wash Away Sperm

Q: Ma’am, please I really need your help. Is there any drug you could prescribe for me that can wash away sperm from my body? I don’t want to get pregnant. Please Ma’am A: Hmmm, I’m not sure where to … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Body Odour

Q: How can a bad smell of arm pit or other part of the body be reduced? Q: Hi Doc, my daughter is 7 years old and she now has smelly armpits. I have tried baby powder. What else can … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Semen Analysis

Q: Ma’am, I did some test on semen analysis and culture, and the result was ok, but they detected infection. What drugs do you prescribe for a quick cure? A: Several factors could affect the results of a semen analysis.  … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Regurgitation After Breastfeeding

Q: Good morning Doc. Please, what will I do? Anytime I finish giving my child breast milk and keep him on his bed, he will vomit all the milk. After a little while, he will begin to search for another … Continue reading →

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Get up, stand up, for your health: A little exercise offsets a lot of sitting

Moderate exercising like walking the dog or riding a bike for just an hour a day could alleviate or even eliminate the dangers caused by sitting all day. Source: Get up, stand up, for your health: A little exercise offsets … Continue reading →

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Is Baby Too Small Or Teething Too Soon?

Ever wondered whether your baby is too small for her age? Teething too soon or too late? What to do when your baby is teething? How to encourage your babies to read as they grow? Just For The Health Of … Continue reading →

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Tossing flossing?

Recent news reports say that there is no evidence that flossing promotes oral health, yet lack of evidence doesn’t automatically mean lack of benefit. Source: Tossing flossing?

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Better sleep, naturally – Harvard Health

The world looks very different at 3 a.m. when you’re lying in bed staring at the ceiling or the clock. “How will I make it through tomorrow without any sleep?” you worry. If you regularly can’t get to sleep — … Continue reading →

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Why pregnant women should avoid artificially sweetened beverages

Many pregnant women turn to zero-calorie artificially sweetened beverages to help avoid weight gain. However, these beverages may actually cause weight gain—and even alter your digestion and sense of taste. Recent research suggests that pregnant women who drink diet beverages … Continue reading →

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