Duterte says his Barrett’s esophagus may worsen to stage 1 cancer

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 08/26/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte admitted on Tuesday that his Barrett’s esophagus condition was worsening, with his doctor warning him to watch his diet as it may progress to stage 1 cancer. Duterte made the revelation…

Ayala Center Cebu holds online fitness sessions

PR 04/02/2020

As the health crisis requires people to stay home in order to stop the spread of the virus and help flatten the curve, technology can be a great tool in keeping one’s mental and physical well-being in check.  Ayala Center Cebu is going digital in providing…

Tips on how to make New Year’s resolutions last through the year

Immae Lachica 12/28/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The New Year means new promises and a lot of us make New Year’s Resolutions. And also many of us fail in making these New Year’s resolutions last a year. That’s right, these common…

Bad diet linked to one in five deaths, study says

AFP 09/25/2017

France — Fewer children are dying before their fifth birthday and although humans are living longer than ever before, one in five deaths last year were linked to poor diet. According to researchers, more than 1.6 million…

MAO BA?

Editorial 01/24/2017

CAT-TASTROPHE A woman noted that the number of stray cats in her area went up in recent days and seemed glad about it until she saw a certain cat. Noting that the cat was a female, she…

Understanding more about fat

Alex Pacquiao 01/09/2017

WHEN you think of fat, you probably think of foods that have a lot of fat, or people who do. After a few years with some extra pounds, the only thing you know about fat is that…

Restoring vibrant oceans

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 11/27/2016

Each 21st day of November is observed globally as World Fisheries Day. There were many activities to highlight the significance of fisheries as important source of animal protein in our diet, and livelihoods of fishers and coastal…

Appetite regulators

Dr. Philip S. Chua 11/20/2016

IN THIS day and age of health consciousness and the appreciation of the value and role of weight on longevity, interest in weight control and dieting is greater than ever. This leads to the question as to…

Unexpected reasons why weight loss fails

Alex Pacquiao 10/17/2016

LET’S say you’re determined to drop that weight, and this time you’re doing everything right. You’re cutting fat-packed foods from your diet as much as you can. You’re feeding up on fresh fruits and veggies, whole-grain breads…

Transforming your diet

07/25/2016

YOU probably already know that saturated fat, the kind abundant in animal sources such as meats, cheeses and whole dairy products, is nasty, clogging arteries and linked with scores of other health problems. And you may have…

Our children’s food

Philip S. Chua 07/11/2016

WHAT children eat greatly determines their growth and development, the integrity of their immune system, their body’s ability to ward off infections and diseases, and their morbidity and longevity. The other essential factors are their daily physical…

Coffee and diabetes

Philip S. Chua 07/04/2016

WHAT we eat and drink affects our health. The relevance of the association is even more significant among those who have pre-diabetes and those who actually have diabetes. Soft drinks, diet or decaf, cola or uncola, or…

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