Why unlicensed massage practices can lead to injury or death

Pia Piquero 12/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The untimely death of Thai singer Phing Chyada following a massage involving a neck-twisting technique has troubled the public about the risks of unlicensed manual therapies. She was seeking relief from shoulder pain,…

‘You’ve been eating wrong every Christmas’: Here’s how to fix it

Pia Piquero 12/15/2024

The holiday season is a time for family, joy, and, of course, indulgence. Tables brim with rich, decadent dishes and sweet treats, which make it almost impossible to resist. But while it’s a season for celebration, Christmas…

Dengue cases highest in Central Visayas – health officials

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dengue cases are on the rise in the region and the whole country as healthcare professionals strengthened their campaign against the mosquito-borne disease. Dr. Ronald Limchiu and Dr. Ellaine Nielo shared the dengue…

What are the benefits of weighted blankets? Here’s what the science says

Associated Press 12/08/2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket for her online. But five minutes after she wrapped it around her body, she zonked out. “It felt like a really big…

Different training methods for running: Finding your stride

11/19/2024

Whether you’re training for your first race, aiming to improve your pace, or just enjoying the mental and physical benefits of running, it helps to know the variety of training methods available.  Each type of running workout…

Haze: What health risks does it pose?

Pia Piquero 11/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Hazy skies settled over Cebu City on Thursday morning, November 14, 2024, prompting officials to warn residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, of potential health risks. The Environmental Management Bureau in Central Visayas…

Millennial midlife crisis: About ‘purpose and engagement’

Dale Arasa 11/12/2024

Some people mistake “millennials” for the youth when the eldest in that generation is now 43.  As a result, the public fails to recognize the growing millennial midlife crisis worldwide. People usually recognize the conventional midlife crisis…

Triphallia: Man with 3 genitalia discovered by researchers

Dale Arasa 10/16/2024

Did you ever know what Triphallia is?  Triphallia is a rare congenital anomaly where a person has three distinct penile shafts. It was highlighted lately when researchers discovered a man with three genitalia after he donated his…

Mutilated girls’ genitalia sold for magic in Ivory Coast

09/11/2024

Touba, Ivory Coast–When he was a witch doctor, Moussa Diallo would regularly smear himself in a lotion made from a clitoris cut from a girl subjected to female genital mutilation. “I wanted to be a big chief, I…

Dengue cases in Cebu City: No declaration of health emergency yet

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Although he already said he may declare the rising cases of dengue a public health emergency, Cebu City acting mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said he still needs more data before doing so. Garcia…

No sanctions on Binaliw landfill operators despite violations

Pia Piquero 09/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB) has decided not to impose sanctions on the Binaliw landfill operators despite uncovering violations of environmental laws. The Binaliw landfill, operated by Prime Integrated Waste…

Conduct info campaign on mpox, health department, DOH-7 urged

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local legislators have penned resolutions requesting the health department and agency here regarding the information campaign on monkeypox (mpox). The resolutions were filed by Cebu City councilors Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa and Rey Gealon…

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