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When it comes to cholesterol levels, white meat may be no better than red meat — and plant-based protein beats both – Harvard Health

‘ A study published recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition sparked interest when it reported that red and white meat have a similar effect on low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol, which is associated with increased heart disease risk. You may conclude, … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: I’m Pregnant And Have Been Using Chloramphenicol. Is That Safe?

Q: Good morning Dr,please I am 34weeks pregnant and discovered I feel pain in my left ear. I did not go to my Dr but I am using Chloramphenicol (due to itching and I used cotton buds but I think … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips:

Q: Thank you Doc…  Growing up I had the hernia in my navel too, but now it is no more. It disappeared when I was in secondary school, but now, if I should touch my navel, like trying to remove dirt, I … Continue reading

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7 things you can do to prevent a stroke – Harvard Health

‘ What can you do to prevent stroke? Age makes us more susceptible to having a stroke, as does having a mother, father, or other close relative who has had a stroke. ‘ https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/8-things-you-can-do-to-prevent-a-stroke

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Daily Health Tips: Umbilical Hernia?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hello Doc, hope that you are doing well. My problem is my daughter, one month old; she has a big umbilical cord (navel). I want to know if there is anything I can do, in…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Placenta Previa, Bleeding In Pregnancy Et Al

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good evening ma’am. May God continue to bless you on your contribution to humanity. I am 5mnths plus pregnant and the doc said I have placenta previa because I complained of vaginal bleeding so I…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: My Dad Is Having Hiccups

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hello Doctor my dad is having hiccups and it’s really irritating because he can’t eat even if he drinks water it doesn’t stop. We went to different hospitals, no help. What can be the cause…

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By the way, doctor: Why do I yawn when I exercise? – Harvard Health

Have you observed that you yawn once you see someone else yawn? 😀 Why is that? And of course, you yawn when you wake up and then before you sleep. Why exactly do we yawn and specifically when we exercise? … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Reminder Class On Cross-Contamination

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Hello y’all! As you go about doing your household grocery shopping today, be reminded to prevent cross-contamination. How? I’ll give you five top tips for preventing cross–contamination while shopping. 1.      If you go to the open…

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Daily Health Tips:Leakage of BreastMilk

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Good morning Dr. I am 4 months pregnant now but my breast runs especially when I am sleeping and is pressed with my body, my bed gets soaked. Though before now I use to experience…

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