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ABOUT 20 percent of people in the United States (323.58 million population) have Irritable Bowel Syndrome ((IBS) of some type, a condition that is not well-understood and under-diagnosed. I could not determine its prevalence/incidence in the Philippines…
AROUND 50,000 persons in the United States will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year alone, and about 49,000 others who already have this malignancy would die. That’s how fatal this cancer, the 4th highest cause of…
“ONE incident of bad breath, like a first-time thief who is caught, permanently tarnishes the reputation, and the condemnation sticks for life,” goes a common presumption. What is halitosis? Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath.…
Is sex affected by diabetes? Yes. In men, diabetes mellitus can cause a varying degree of erectile dysfunction (inability to attain or sustain erection satisfactory for intercourse) as the diabetes progresses. Most of the time, however, the…
THE INFLUENZA season is upon us once again. While flu is common and those afflicted usually recover uneventfully, this viral infection could be serious, or even fatal, for some people as discussed below. Statistics worldwide cite between…
Is water from refilling stations safe? It all depends on the station that you choose. A recent report shows that seven out of ten (441 out of 630) refilling stations in two key cities in Metro Manila…
What is impotence? With the advances in medical science, the experts have replaced the word impotence with a less pejorative and less derogatory name. Today, impotence is referred to as Erectile Dysfunction (ED), the inability to attain…
Is wine really good for our health? Yes, most particularly red wine, because it contains very potent antioxidants. But the benefits will, of course, depend on other considerations and factors. We do not recommend any alcoholic beverages…
What is OSA? Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a condition where the individual, usually a snorer, stops breathing momentarily while asleep, and the breath-holding episodes could occur 20 up to more than 100 times during the same night.…
There are many known carcinogens, cancer-causing agents or factors in our environment that damage the DNA in our body cells, transforming normal cells and tissues in our organs to grow uncontrollably and explosively, resulting in cancer which…
“Stay away from toxic people” or “Do not surround yourself with toxic people” are sage advice we hear often. The wisdom behind these suggestions is truly important and could have a far-reaching impact on the mental health…
“My husband hit me, and this is not the first time he physically and verbally abused me.” “Seventy-seven celebrities have been charged with domestic abuse in the USA.” “Emmy award winners, Oscar winners, and World Series MVPs…
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