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MANILA, Philippines — The number of deaths recorded from January to November 2022 dropped by 31.6 percent compared to the same period in 2021, with ischemic heart diseases continuing to lead the top causes of death in…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With large crowds expected in public places amid the holiday season going to the Sinulog Festival celebration in January 2023, a local health official in Central Visayas is encouraging the public to wear…
During Rodrigo Duterte’s last month in office, we had a bit of good news with our Supreme Court ruling in the case of Ona vs. the Philippine Tobacco Institute, Inc. that tobacco products are health products and…
CEBU CITY, Philippines -Have you tasted Daikon radish? This nutritious and low-calorie vegetable may be eaten raw, pickled, or cooked. This can be used as an ingredient for the sinigang that you may want to prepare for…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – If you are planning of visiting the market early today, November 1, 2019, don’t forget to include freshly picked tomatoes on your shopping list. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidant lycopene which helps reduce risk…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – This fleshy vegetable is said to have originated in Mexico and Central America. When we were little, our parents taught us to always eat squash for good eyesight. Yellow squash have high amounts…
Cebu City, Philippines – Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) puts out a list of the most pressing issues that face global health. It changes every year as WHO tries to zero in on what needs…
THE HOLIDAYS may be behind us but their physical effects, among others, will linger a while. Medically speaking, it is actually a time for “damage control” for those of us who have over-indulged during the festivities. The…
YOU’RE a man, and you’re getting older. When it comes to heart health, this is a serious combination. Increased age and being male are two of the leading risk factors for heart disease. They are among the…
UNLESS you watch your diet and exercise regularly, you’ll naturally put on more body fat as you get older. One main reason is lifestyle. People tend to be less physically active with age. Their muscle mass shrinks,…
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