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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Is This A Complication Of The Surgery?

Q: Dr Ketch, there is something I want to tell you. Many years ago I had abortion. After the abortion, I do see surgical threads in my private part when I am menstruating. I went to the hospital to complain … Continue reading

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10 foods that may impact your risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes- Harvard Health

‘A study published in JAMA provides some insight into the degree to which 10 specific foods and nutrients affect the risk of dying from cardiometabolic disease like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or stroke’ Want to know the 10 foods and how they protect … Continue reading

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What are ultra-processed foods and are they bad for our health? – Harvard Health

‘You hear it all the time: the advice to “eat less processed food.” But what is processed food? For that matter, what is minimally processed food or ultra-processed food? And how does processed food affect our health?’ Want to know … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Routine Meds And Chores During Pregnancy

Q: Dear Dr. I don’t know how to thank you enough for all your advice. Please ma’am, what is ‘routine drugs’? Why is it important to a man and a pregnant woman? Please explain its usefulness. A: Thanks for your … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Is Paracetamol Safe In Pregnancy?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hello Dr. Ketch. Can a pregnant woman take paracetamol in the first trimester? A: Don’t be quick to go take any medicine without prescription. Remember that every drug is a potential toxin and your doctor…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: The Curious Case of The Missing Period :)

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hello Dr, please I need your help. I’ve not seen my period for two months now. I’ve done pregnancy test but it’s negative. If I overwork myself, I see light blood. If I take a…

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Tips to measure your blood pressure correctly – Harvard Health

We typically advise people to measure their blood pressures at home but sometimes, this makes people to report some false high blood pressure readings! Do you know what could be responsible? Make you just took a cup of coffee before … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: If I Drink Cold Water When I Am Pregnant, Will My Baby Be Born With A Cold?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Doc please, I’m wondering if you could advice me. I’m 6 months pregnant and I find it difficult adhering to treatment regimen like taking my routine drugs because I believe I get the right requirement…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: The Morning After The Day Before!

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q1: Can Postinor stop an occurrence of pregnancy if taken within two hours of the sperm entering one’s vagina? ? Q2: Please I need advice on how Postinor should be taken to avoid pregnancy? Also any…

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Daily Health Tips: My Husband Cheats. How Do I Prevent STIs?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: My husband is the “CHEAT” type who doesn’t care about the type of girl friend he goes to bed with. But on my side he deflowered me and I have never had any other man…

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