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Parents: How smart are you about antibiotics? – Harvard Health

Antibiotic resistance is increasingly becoming a problem. People use antibiotics whether needed or not. They take these medications for few days and stop before completing the dose…because they feel better. If you are one of those parents or not sure … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Do You Have Sensitive Teeth?

Do you love your ice and just love to chew on it? Well, here’s news for you. You just might be contributing to the development of sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth are a source of pain to whoever has them as … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: World Breastfeeding Week 2017

August 1 to 7 every year is World Breastfeeding week. This year, the theme is ‘sustaining breastfeeding together’. Last year, the breastfeeding week was dedicated to linking the Sustainable Development Goals to breastfeeding. These goals can only be achieved by … Continue reading

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Does prostate cancer screening matter? – Harvard Health

Should every man get a prostate screen? At what age is this really relevant? Does this test add any value to life? The post below addresses all that! https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/does-prostate-cancer-screening-matter

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Emergency Contraception In A Breastfeeding Mother

Q: Good evening doctor. Please I want to ask, can a breastfeeding (exclusive) mother take emergency contraceptive ?   A: Well, a breastfeeding mother should definitely not be taking any medication without speaking to her doctor. That’s for sure! 😀 This is … Continue reading

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11 foods that lower cholesterol – Harvard Health

Want to know foods that help you reduce cholesterol? Check out this list from Harvard Health in the link below. https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/11-foods-that-lower-cholesterol

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Daily Health Tips: All About Breastfeeding

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Hello Dr. How many years/months should a mother breast her baby? Thanks A: A mother should breastfeed her baby with breast milk ONLY for the first six months. After that, she can add other foods…

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Shark Teeth

Q: My seven years daughter has multiple teeth. Is there any solution? I can’t help it A: Children start losing their baby teeth from 5 to 7 years, but some could start the process earlier and some later 😀 In some cases, … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Can’t Have Too Much Of A Great Thing – Hand washing!

Did you know that research shows that one out of every five people do not wash their hands after using the toilet. Then, 40% of people wash their hands for less than 10 seconds…and yet, you need at least 20 … Continue reading

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

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 other anti pregnancy drug … Continue reading

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