Tag page - DEHYDRATION

Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa urged the public to exercise caution due to the risk of dehydration during the "summer" months. Photo from Pixabay "Mag-u-umpisa 'yan sa dehydration, kung nasa labas ka, nagta-trabaho ka o nag-i-sports ka o batang naglalaro, madali kang...

Quench your thirst to prevent the dangers of dehydration At birth, water makes up about 70 to 80 percent of our body composition. As we age, body water percentage diminishes but will remain approximately more than half of our body weight. The amount of body water we have may differ with gender,...

DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reminded Filipinos to keep themselves hydrated this dry season to prevent them from having heat-related illnesses. “Ang atin pong paalala sa ating mga mamamayan ay yung laging rehydration. Laging umiinom ng tubig, iwasan yung sobra, labis na exposure sa init ng...

Bukolyte, an instant young coconut (buko) powdered drink loaded with nutrients and minerals and contains electrolytes, has been officially launched. Bukolyte ( DOST XI Facebook page) The Food Processing Innovation Center (FPIC)–Davao launched the innovative food product in Davao City on Nov. 24...

IF SYMPTOMS PERSISTS Dr. Jose Pujalte, Jr. When Manila heats up past 40°C, it’s time to worry about getting too much of the sun. All of these contribute to the onset of heat emergencies: •       High temperatures or humidity •       Prolonged or excessive exercise •     ...