Make it malunggay

Boboi Costas, Rachel Reyes-Costas 03/17/2014

Moringa oleifera or benzolive tree, or horseradish, or locally, malunggay  is one of the wonder green vegetables which brings benefits to our body, and therefore, very important to include in our daily diet. We need to have…

Health dep’t targets barangays, pet owners

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/16/2014

The Department of Health is focusing on the barangays and the pet owners as it intensifies its campaign against rabies this year. “We will visit towns and assist the LGUs (local government units). The campaign will also…

Safety in the summer

Editorial 03/10/2014

While we take  precautions to prevent the occurrence of accidental fires that break out in these hot months, we must also be vigilant about health. The Department of Health issued on Friday an advisory about  protecting  ourselves…

Capitol to hire more doctors

Peter L. Romanillos 03/09/2014

Gov. Hilario Davide III said he plans to hire more full time doctors and  medical personnel for  district and provincial hospitals. Surgeons will be hired as regular employees of all province-run hospitals but he will prioritize Carcar,…

City Vet told to reduce number of stray dogs

Marian Z. Codilla 03/04/2014

Cebu City Vice Mayor Edgardo Labella asked the City Veterinarian Office to reduce the number of stray dogs in the city which he blamed for the rise in dog bite cases. Labella said he noticed an increase…

Bitter is better

Rachel Reyes-Costas 03/03/2014

  I’ve always disliked ampalaya for its bitter taste. And then I found out it’s the bitter taste of ampalaya that’s actually good for the body. In fact, many companies have been using ampalaya as main ingredient…

Meet a killer: Cancer

Dr. Philip S. Chua 02/24/2014

WHAT IS MALIGNANCY? Cancer or malignant tumor is a disease entity where the cells in the tissues of an organ (like the breast, lung, prostate, liver, brain, etc.) change into a new morphology with bizarre and aggressive…

Tricks to feel fuller

02/24/2014

The latest weapon in your war against over-eating: A wad of bubble gum. Turns out the simple act of chewing may dramatically reduce the amount of food you have to eat in order to feel full, finds…

Stomach cancer: Are you at risk?

Philip S. Chua 02/17/2014

What is the usual type of stomach cancer? The most common variety is adenocarcinoma, usually found in the body of the stomach and in the area between the esophagus (foodpipe) and the stomach. The word adeno stands…

JVR assures Talisay hospital: We will pay P8M bill

Fe Marie Dumaboc 02/12/2014

THE Talisay City District Hospital is again honoring City Hall-issued medical coupons presented by indigent residents seeking treatment after Talisay City Mayor Johnny V. delos Reyes guaranteed  to pay the P8 million tab charged to the city…

Lowering blood pressure – naturally

02/03/2014

Hypertension is one of the bigger health problems in the Philippines. According to the National Nutrition and Health Survey (NNHeS II) conducted in 2008, one in every four Filipino adults (25.7 percent) has hypertension—a blood pressure reading…

Why is lovemaking good for us?

Philip S. Chua 02/03/2014

Scientific evidences suggest that clean sex is good for us in more ways than one. Here are some of the dozen reasons why it is so. 1. Sex is a beauty treatment. Medical tests show that when…

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