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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 →

Q: Hello Dr, my job is waste collection. I work with ministry of environment. What can I take to prevent infections from the constant inhaling of the waste I am exposed to? A: Thanks for writing in. This is a … Continue reading →

Q: I am a teenager of 18 years 8 months, my height is 171 cm and weight is 45 kg. My BMI is 15.4. I am underweight and I really, really need to add weight before April – June 2017 … Continue reading →

‘Despite the name, heart failure does not mean the heart has failed completely. Instead, it means the heart isn’t pumping efficiently enough to meet the body’s need for blood. When the body first detects that it’s not getting an adequate … Continue reading →

Q1: Please, ma’am. What causes bad breath and mouth odour? And what can a person use to cure it? I really need an answer.   Q2: Good morning Doc. Please I need you to advise my friend who’s suffering from … Continue reading →

Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer and the official beginning of grilling season. From northern Maine to southern California, the backyard barbeque will be a key part of the holiday weekend. Whether your menu includes simple burgers or … Continue reading →

Q1: Dr Ketch please what is the best remedy for snoring? Q2: Good morning Dr. Ketch, my girl of 9yrs breaths Out… as in if one is standing by her closely you could feel or hear how she breathes out … Continue reading →

Q: Dr, Kissing can transmit any disease? A: Interesting question. It depends on the way kissing is done. If this on the cheeks or forehead, you’re unlikely to contract any disease. Though a number of people believe sexually transmitted infections … Continue reading →

Researchers found that people who shop at farmers’ markets drink less soda and eat more vegetables. Source: An easy way to eat healthier this summer: Find a farmers’ market

Should we really be cleaning our ears or even children’s ears with cotton buds or cotton tips? Are there medical rules about the size of the objects that must never be found in ears and the size that is okay … Continue reading →