Benzydamine Hydrochloride (BH) and Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) found efficacious in Covid-caused sore throat We know your over-the-counter throat lozenge can relieve a sore throat and can help manage a pesky cold or cough. But can they take the wind out of the sails of the dreaded Covid-19...
How to prevent colorectal cancer When food and fluids are ingested, they travel through our digestive tract, which begins with the mouth and ends with the colon or large intestine where stool is formed, and the rectum, which serves as a temporary storehouse for stool or feces. According to the...
Can emotions be linked to cancer? As they say, always manage your emotions. Of course, there are times it is easier said and done, especially if these are negative emotions such as anger, resentment, hate, fear, regret, shame, or sadness. Emotions do not usually subside quickly, especially for...
A vial of Sinovac Biotech vaccine against the Covid-19 at a healthcare center in Yantai, in eastern China's Shandong province (AFP) The Sinovac-CoronaVac has been granted the emergency use authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for pediatric Covid-19 inoculation in the...
Taking care of your digestive health Bloating, gassy bowel, indigestion, constipation, loose and watery stool, belching, hyperacidity, burning sensation in your throat are symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system. Have you been suffering from any of these symptoms? What do you do to get relief...
Why being vulnerable matters Let’s talk about feelings. Have you always been comfortable in expressing your thoughts, feelings, and emotions to other people? Or have you been used to suppressing them or keeping them to yourself? This week, let’s talk about vulnerability and how it will help us...
St. Luke’s introduces COVID-19 home care services for corporate patients In response to the growing demands for accessible medical care during the pandemic, St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) is now offering Care@Home services to assist companies in providing quality COVID-19-related care to...
Six tips for a positive you Give self-criticisms a rest and lead a more optimistic life. Positive thinking helps with stress management. It likewise lowers levels of distress and depression and equips people with coping skills in trying times. It allows an approach to unpleasant scenarios in a more...
With COVID-19 and countless health threats everywhere, people are putting their health at top priority more than ever. Every day, the immune system is hard at work to keep the body healthy and functioning normally. But besides that, keeping up with the right knowledge about health is also important...
We all have something we’re proud about. A new job, a raise you totally deserve, a new property or a car, even a career milestone you worked so hard for. While it’s human to be proud, it’s often considered pathetic to seek attention or validation for one’s achievements or good fortune....
Words and reactions during this pandemic It’s been two years and I feel like this pandemic has aged most of us. The worries and uncertainties it brought are enough to make us suffer from daily, mini-breakdowns. Death, sickness, and mental troubles circle us like vultures waiting for that moment...
How to deal with the orange peels WHY DO WE HAVE THIS? Cellulite happens when subcutaneous fat accumulates and protrudes or bulges through the skin’s connective tissue. (freepik) Let’s talk about cellulite—that dimpled, lumpy, “orange peel” look. It does look...
