What to do when you’re feeling fatigued

Alex Pacquiao 01/05/2015

Your spouse says it’s all in your head. You say it’s in your head, your neck, your arms, your legs. You’re tired down to your toes and you’re tired all the time. Your doctor says it’s not…

For an injury-free New Year

01/05/2015

The Department of Health (DOH) reported a decline in the number of firecracker related injuries in Central Visayas from 79 in 2013 to 74 as 2014 drew to a close, but don’t tell that to firecracker injury…

Cranberry surprise in Mandaue

Melissa Q. Cabahug 12/21/2014

Fifteen trees with  red and purple cranberries  grow behind the gate of Maria Magdalena Lim’s two-story home in barangay Casuntingan, Mandaue City. Passersby wonder about the strange fruit, which is grown in  cooler weather of north America…

Tourism, wellness groups slam DOH requirements

Aileen Garcia-Yap 12/18/2014

Spa masseurs must take microbiology, physiology classes to get accreditation Several tourism-related groups have formed a united front to oppose the “impossible” requirement imposed by the Department of Health (DOH) on spa masseurs. The DOH is now…

Pyro injuries, mishaps increase by 18 percent

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/17/2014

The Department of Health (DOH-7) warns the public to exercise caution when using firecrackers to celebrate Christmas and New Year as firecracker accidents and injuries rose 18 percent in Central Visayas last year. The health department recorded…

Guba hospital ill-equipped to accept patients

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/09/2014

A few years after it became operational, the satellite hospital in the mountain barangay of Guba, Cebu City has overturned beds while some rooms were used for storage. Dr. Gloria Duterte, Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) chief,…

Dealing with toxic people

Philip S. Chua 11/24/2014

“Stay away from toxic people” or “Do not surround yourself with toxic people” are sage advice we hear often. The wisdom behind these suggestions is truly important and could have a far-reaching impact on the mental health…

Vidal discharged from hospital

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 11/11/2014

Nearly three weeks after he was hospitalized due to pneumonia, Archbishop Emeritus of Cebu Ricardo Cardinal Vidal was discharged from the hospital. One of Vidal’s physicians, Dr. Rene Josef Bullecer, said the retired prelate was cleared to…

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…

Exercise and sickness

Alex Pacquiao 11/10/2014

Exercise is not just for healthy people. Although there are some people with medical disorders for whom exercise is not recommended, in most cases it is important to stay as active as possible. People who think of…

100-year-old lolas love to eat greens

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/01/2014

Vegetables and lots of prayers have helped Maxima Cabilao reach 100 years old. Although she has to sit on a wheelchair most of the time, she can still stand up from her bed to go to the…

Labella orders water suppliers in Guadalupe to halt operations

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 10/06/2014

Acting Mayor Edgardo Labella has ordered water suppliers in barangay Guadalupe to temporarily stop their operations pending the results of water samples after six residents from sitio Katugasan were brought to the hospital last Saturday. Cebu City…

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