Having problem sleeping?

Dr. Philip S. Chua 02/02/2015

Insomnia is a condition where a person has difficulty falling asleep or in staying asleep, or has a disturbed sleep pattern causing inadequate sleep. The individual wakes up not rested and feeling very tired. How prevalent is…

Anthrax and bio-terrorism

Dr. Philip S. Chua 01/05/2015

What is Anthrax? Anthrax, also known as Wool Sorter’s disease, is a virulent infectious disease of animals (mostly farm animals, especially ruminants, like sheep, horses, cattle, swine and goats) transmitted to humans by contact with the animals…

Viagra for women?

Dr. Philip S. Chua 12/01/2014

“Viagra for women?” is the frequently asked question around the world, since 40 percent of women have sexual concerns and knowing that the erectile dysfunction blue pill has been very effective in men’s ability to have sustained…

Tainted food handlers’ gloves

Dr. Philip S. Chua 11/10/2014

There are more and more fast food chains requiring their food handler to use gloves when preparing food items, as an indication of hygiene and food safety. The idea, on the surface, appears to be a good…

Melanoma: Deadly skin cancer

Dr. Philip S. Chua 09/08/2014

It is  a common misconception that skin cancer is nothing to worry about because it is curable. Not so, not for any of the 3 types of skin cancers. All of them would ultimately spread all over…

Statin + fish oil versus fats

Dr. Philip S. Chua 09/01/2014

CARDIOVASCULAR diseases are the number one killer in most developed countries in the world today. In the United States, one person dies of heart disease every 34 seconds; in the Philippines, one every nine minutes. Filipinos here…

Suicide: Who are prone?

Dr. Philip S. Chua 08/18/2014

SINCE comedian Robin Williams, 63, hanged himself on August 11, 2014, exactly a week ago today, people are wondering how a person could kill himself, what triggers suicide, and how this disease of the mind could be…

Worse than Ebola

Dr. Philip S. Chua 08/11/2014

The Ebola crisis in the West African countries of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Nigeria, the deadliest ever in history, has been so well-covered in various media that it has eclipsed the notoriety of graver killer diseases…

Alcohol increases cancer risk

Dr. Philip S. Chua 08/04/2014

The abuse of alcohol is the leading risk factor for disability and premature death in the world. Besides tobacco and other harmful agents, alcohol is the most common cause of many illnesses in our midst, cancer included.…

A travesty of justice

Dr. Philip S. Chua 07/21/2014

NOW that the three musketeers of the pork barrel scam, and their mastermind Muse and Cheerleader Janet Napoles, are behind bars, and all the rest of their fellow (35 or so) plunderers or conspirators joining them, another…

Sleep apnea hits women, too

Dr. Philip S. Chua 06/02/2014

While men appear to be “the snorer” and more susceptible to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), it is now evident from a new study that a large number of women are also victims of this sleep disorder. What…

How to reduce cancer risk

Dr. Philip S. Chua 05/19/2014

The big “C” is arguably the most dreaded of all diseases, with its general reputation as a fast killer. While other serious illnesses are also horrible, including Alzheimer’s dementia, the devastating nature of almost all forms of…

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