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…

HPV : Why men, women should be vaccinated against the virus that can lead to cancer

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Men and women should get themselves vaccinated against human papillomavirus or HPV, a sexually transmitted disease that may cause cancer at worse or genital warts at the least. Dr. Mitzi Marie Chua, an…

Tips to lift your mood during those stressful times at work

Niña Mae Oliverio and Jessa Ngojo 10/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Here are some tips for balancing work and personal life to be able to stay both happy and productive. It is all about keeping your mind and body in good shape while doing…

Mental health must be top priority, says Cebu clinical psychologist

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Our mental health takes a beating in a fast-paced environment. Unfortunately, most people are never aware of this. In an interview with a clinical psychologist in Cebu City, she shared with CDN Digital…

PhilHealth covers confinements for dengue and leptospirosis

08/18/2023

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has reiterated its coverage for dengue and leptospirosis which are prevalent during rainy seasons after the Department of Health reported more than 80,000 cases of dengue and over 2,000 cases of…

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