By JACQUELYN LUCERO The heat is on, literally, as the scorching summer sun beats down relentlessly on the Philippines, temperatures soar to staggering heights, reaching up to 42 to 45 degrees Celsius in some areas. While Pinoys grumble and seek relief from the oppressive heat, it’s easy to...
Sclerotherapy offers a promising solution for those struggling with varicose and spider veins, providing cosmetic and symptomatic relief from pain, swelling, and fatigue associated with venous disorders. This procedure, which works by damaging the vein walls and leading to their collapse and...
Summer is fun but the scorching sun and heat is unbearable. To make matters worse, the many health problems that may even be fatal. As you and your loved ones plan your summer adventures, make sure you do not neglect your health. After all, it’s not fun to be sick while on vacation right?...
As you relax this summer season, it can be tempting just to kick back and relax indoors for the most part. After all, why leave the comfort of your room where you can watch whatever is on your TV? Tempting as it may be to live a couch potato life and avoid the heat outside, the cons of a sedentary...
Image by Freepik Nowadays, there seems to be only two kinds of weather in the Philippines: hot and hotter. The last few weeks have been sweltering, to the point that schools have had to cancel classes to protect students from dangerous heat. Not just kids, but adults are complaining of the high...
As the country still faces the crisis of “whooping cough" or pertussis, the Department of Health (DOH) pointed out on Monday, April 8, that "vaccine hesitancy" hindered the efforts of dealing with the disease outbreak. (Mark Balmores/ Manila Bulletin File Photo) DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, in...
Rinaly Calising, also known as Rina to her friends and colleagues, is a 27-year-old visual inspector from Amherst Parenterals Inc. (AmPI), a subsidiary of Unilab , Inc. (Unilab), the leading pharmaceutical and health care company in the Philippines. Rina grew up in Bislig, a small town in...
Health maintenance organization (HMO) Carehealth Plus Systems International has been placed under conservatorship by the Insurance Commission (IC) due to complaints of inability to provide claims. The IC said in a statement Monday, April 8 that Carehealth will be put under conservatorship to...
With the theme "My Health, My Right," the Department of Health (DOH), along with the World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines, celebrated World Health Day on Sunday, April 7. Photo from Pixabay. The celebration highlighted the importance of achieving Universal Health Care (UHC) and ensuring...
While there is no cure for diabetes, the disease can be controlled and can go into remission. “We have seen encouraging results when individuals with type 2 diabetes participate in a multifaceted weight management program,” said Osama Hamdy, MD, PhD, Joslin Diabetes Center’s Medical...
The World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region on Friday, April 5, raised concerns regarding measles and pertussis. World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region Director Dr. Saia Ma'u Piukala and Communications Manager Olivia Lawe-Davies hold a press conference at WHO Western...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, April 5, confirmed the first case of pertussis or whooping cough in Eastern Visayas. This was a three-month-old male infant from Pastrana, Leyte, who has recovered and discharged from the hospital. The DOH-8 logged 31 suspected cases...
