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“Your Heart Knows How Many Energy Drinks You Had This Week…Even If You Don’t!

Posted on June 19, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

I haven’t slept for 3 days, but this energy drink will help me finish the job. Will it? Maybe. But your body is keeping score. Most people think energy drinks and coffee simply help them stay awake. What many don’t … Continue reading →

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That Painful Finger Boil May Not Be A Boil. It Could Be Herpes!

Posted on June 17, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Doctor, I have a painful blister around my fingernail. Is it just a boil? Not always. Sometimes that swollen, throbbing finger isn’t caused by bacteria at all – it may be caused by the same virus responsible for cold sores … Continue reading →

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True Or False? Drinking Stout Helps You Replace The Blood You Donated.

Posted on June 15, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

How many of us grew up hearing this? Donate blood. Drink a bottle of stout to get your blood back. Sounds logical…except that’s not how the human body works. In fact, alcohol is one of the things you should avoid … Continue reading →

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Your Hiccups Could Be Trying To Tell You Something!

Posted on June 4, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

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 and its treatment? A: … Continue reading →

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That Forever Catarrh Has A Name And A Treatment!

Posted on May 28, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Please what drugs can be used to cure nasal polyps in adults and children? A: A nasal polyp is a painless small growth in the nostrils with a stalk protruding from a surface. Though harmless, they can keep growing … Continue reading →

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Emergency Contraceptive In A Breastfeeding Mum – Yes or No?

Posted on May 27, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

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 … Continue reading →

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Doctor, Anytime I Eat Beans, My Stomach Starts A Protest!

Posted on May 25, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hello my great doc! I know that beans is good for the body but I’m scared eating of beans because anytime I eat beans my belly troubles me for 3 days. I do go to toilet just to gas … Continue reading →

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Why Is My New Born Baby Yellow?!

Posted on May 20, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hi Dr ketch, thanks for the good works you do. Could you please address the issue of jaundice in new born and possible and best ways to avoid it during pregnancy and staying healthy. Thanks A: Jaundice is a … Continue reading →

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Not Everything Called ‘Detox’ Is Science

Posted on April 8, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Every day, people are sold “cleanses” their bodies don’t even need… 😐 Today is World Health Day, led by the World Health OrganizationTheme: Together for health. Stand with science. And one way we stand with science?By saying NO to health … Continue reading →

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Pregnancy Comes With Surprises… But Excessive Saliva Can Be One Of The Most Frustrating

Posted on March 31, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Pregnancy made me produce so much saliva… I didn’t know what to do with it. This is a problem many pregnant women are shy to ask about… but it can be very uncomfortable. A mum asked me: Q: Good evening … Continue reading →

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