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Daily Health Tips: It’s World Malaria Day

When was the last time you fumigated your home??? I remember the last time an estate-wide fumigation was done where I live. Some very harsh, very aggressive chemical was used and most children in the estate ended up with rashes, … Continue reading

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Hygiene Tips Proudly Brought To You By Safeguard.

Hygiene during menstruation Have you ever had that moment when you happen to catch a whiff of yourself during your period and almost throw up? You’re not alone. It is interesting though that the blood in menstrual flow actually doesn’t … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Matters Arising From Irele (Ondo State)…Methanol Poisoning

Ever since the Irele, Ondo State incident, I’ve been planning to write a post on methanol poisoning which was found to be the eventual cause of the mysterious deaths. How does methanol poisoning happen? What’s methanol? How does someone even … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Why Do I Have Heart Burn After Eating Chocolates?

What fruits are good for you? Well, citrus fruits like lemons, limes etc can worsen ulcer symptoms. Fruits with low citric acid levels may be okay eg bananas and avocadoes. Start off small and see if that works for you. … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Chest Pain And Self-Medication

Q. Hello Dr. My question is when I eat I feel like something is hooking me in my chest. A week ago I suffered chest pain but I used tetracycline and Amoxicilin together with Gestid. For now I am feeling … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Does My Urine Colour In Pregnancy Determine My Baby’s Sex?

Q: Good day doc, please what causes the colour of urine to change in pregnancy? Is it as a result of the baby’s gender? And what is the cause of morning vomiting most especially while brushing in pregnancy? A: Hallos! … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: I Observe All The Rules Of Hygiene, Yet I Itch After A Bath!

Q: Hi Doctor Ketch, thanks for being there all the time. Please ma’am, I want to know the causes of body itching after bath despite the cleanliness of the bathroom, steady wash of towel and sponge sterilizing? Thanks ma’am A: … Continue reading

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This Week On The Dr Ketch Show….

This Week on The Dr Ketch Show, we focus on how to ensure that your kitchen is the right place to prepare healthy foods. Do you know those areas of your kitchen you hardly ever clean? Do you know that … Continue reading

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Daily Health Tips: Strange Disease Outbreak In Ondo!

A lot has been said about the strange disease in Irele town of Ondo state. Questions have been asked about whether it’s Ebola or whether it’s a curse from the gods? Well, here’s all we know now about the disease. … Continue reading

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Pregnant, All packed Up And Ready To Check Into Hospital For The Big Event?

Is your hospital bag ready? I use the word ‘bag’ advisedly! 😀 I know some of you have huge bags…scratch that! I know some of you have huge boxes packed full with every imaginable (and unimaginable) thing you can think … Continue reading

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