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…

‘No evidence’ Facebook harms well-being says global study

08/12/2023

There is “no evidence” that the growth in using Facebook led to “widespread psychological harm”, the largest independent scientific study on the topic concluded Wednesday, contradicting previous analyses and widespread perceptions. The probe by the University of…

Andrea Brillantes and anosmia or loss of smell: What to know

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 08/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines—Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, awareness and studies on the loss of sense of smell or anosmia has increased as many patients infected by SARS-CoV-2 exhibited a symptom also known as anosmia. This has been talked about…

Piolo Pascual encourages everyone to adopt a healthy lifestyle

Glendale G. Rosal 07/08/2023

PANGLAO, Philippines — Piolo Pascual, Philippine cinema’s “Ultimate Heartthrob” is encouraging everyone to stay fit and adopt an active lifestyle. Pascual made the call the day before he competes in Sunday’s Sun Life 5150 Triathlon race along…

More heart centers outside Luzon gets backing by new PHA prexy

Futch Anthony Inso 06/30/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — More heart centers outside Luzon has the backing of the newly-elected Philippine Heart Association (PHA) national president. Dr. Ronald Cuyco said that he is supporting this so that Filipinos who are suffering from…

Yoga beyond the poses

Immae Lachica 06/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Yoga is a practice only a few people understand. To some, yoga is merely a fancy way of stretching our body. To others, it may be their way of enhancing their strength. But, yoga,…

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