Affordable Nutrition: 10 vegetables and their health benefits

Pia Piquero 07/13/2024

Local vegetables are your best bet when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet without breaking the bank. Packed with essential nutrients and available at affordable prices in your neighborhood markets, these veggies offer numerous health benefits.…

Nutrition Month: Expert says balanced diet key to healthy living

Pia Piquero 07/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Everyday, we hear about the importance of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, yet many of us find it challenging to make the necessary changes. Whether it’s the lure of fast food, the…

Extreme heat and some medicines can be a risky combo – experts

Associated Press 07/13/2024

  Extreme heat can raise the danger of heat-related illnesses and threaten health in a more subtle way — by amplifying the side effects of many common medications. Hot weather, too, can damage medicines such as insulin…

The Rising Threat of Hypertension and Diabetes in Cebu City

Pia Piquero 07/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In today’s fast-paced world, convenience often trumps health, as many of us find ourselves indulging in junk meals and sedentary lifestyles. With the rise of fast food, sugary drinks, and the ease of…

Rabies prevention: What to do if bitten by a dog or cat?

Pia Piquero 07/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Getting bitten by a dog or a cat can be a scary experience, but knowing how to respond can greatly impact your health outcomes. According to Dr. Alice Utlang, the Cebu City veterinarian,…

Battling malnutrition effectively through multi-sectoral approach

Shannah Rose Pardo 06/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A regional official from the National Nutrition Council in Central Visayas (NNC-7) said that a multi-sectoral approach is key to battling malnutrition, and winning the war. Parolita Mission, NNC-7 Program Coordinator, said this…

DOH: COVID-19 risk still low nationwide

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 05/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A “small” increase in coronavirus infections nationwide has been reported on Tuesday but the Department of Health has said that the COVID-19 risk in all regions of the country has remained low. From May…

Mental Health talk: Signs parents should watch for and when to seek help

Pia Piquero 05/16/2024

Parents play a crucial and fundamental role in every aspect of their child’s life. They provide physical care by ensuring their child is healthy and safe, nurture spiritual growth through instilling values and beliefs, and support their…

Understanding TB: ‘There’s no such thing as a normal cough’

Pia Piquero 05/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – There is no such thing as a normal cough. The Department of Health (DOH) Central Visayas is urging the public to understand that there is no “normal cough.” Persistent coughing should prompt immediate…

Bell’s palsy: What to know about the facial paralysis affecting Joel Embiid

Associated Press 04/27/2024

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a condition that can strike out of the blue and cause muscles on one side of a person’s face to become weak or paralyzed, distorting…

PCOS: Understanding it; its impact on women’s health

Pia Piquero and Kim Ablaña 03/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Approximately one in every 10 women worldwide experiences one of the most common reproductive health issues among women, the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It is a common hormonal condition that affects women of…

Hypoglycemia, understanding it : A closer look at the cause of multi-vehicle accident in Mandaue City

Pia Piquero 12/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In a recent incident on Tuesday, December 19, a 73-year-old man in Mandaue City experienced a multi-vehicle accident, reportedly due to hypoglycemia. This medical condition, characterized by low blood sugar levels, can have…

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