Does rice contribute to obesity?

Philip S. Chua 07/27/2015

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…

Sexual impotence

Philip S. Chua 07/13/2015

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…

Here’s to your health!

Philip S. Chua 07/06/2015

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…

OSA triples death risk

Philip S. Chua 06/29/2015

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.…

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…

Sleep and cancer

Philip S. Chua 12/15/2014

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…

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…

Domestic violence is barbaric

Philip S. Chua 10/13/2014

“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…

Is our drinking water clean?

Philip S. Chua 09/29/2014

We are what we eat. And we are also what we drink. Our health and longevity are both maximize by our healthy lifestyle choices and discipline. In this day and age of global water, air, and noise…

Too much medicine?

Philip S. Chua 09/22/2014

THE CULTURE in the practice of medicine today in general has been assailed by two new studies that highlighted “overdiagnosis and overtreatment for ailments that might never seriously impact a person’s health.” TIME reported that these are…

The impact of grandparents

Philip S. Chua 09/15/2014

COUNTLESS scientific studies in different countries have been done on the influence of grandparents on their grandkids concerning various facets in the life of the children. The better known researches were performed in Europe, Asia, and the…

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