About 9 percent of adult Filipinos have goiters, a thyroid-related enlargement, by physical examination.Data from the Thyromobile of the Philippine Thyroid Association revealed that out of almost 5,000 tested patients, 8.53 percent had thyroid function abnormalities.Additionally, in a survey...
AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes (Rep. Reyes' Office) AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes underscored on Monday, Jan. 29, the importance of early consultations to detect symptoms of goiter and other thyroid diseases."Early symptoms of goiter and...
Undersecretary Maria Rosario S. Vergeire emphasized the Department of Health's (DOH) commitment to addressing thyroid cancer by prioritizing the development of comprehensive guidelines for standardizing patient care during the National Thyroid Awareness Week webinar series on Sept. 25.Photo from...
Iodine deficiency is usually the main cause of common thyroid disorders such as goiter, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
Thyroid health is one of the most neglected medical issues in the Philippines today. And one leading cause of thyroid diseases is the lack of iodine in the body....
Korean actress Park So-dam, 30, who starred in the Academy Award Best Picture "Parasite," has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer.
According to his agency, Artist Company, Park So-dam found out she has cancer during a health examination.
"Actress Park So-dam was diagnosed with...
Thyroid disorders such as goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer are highly prevalent but neglected diseases in the Philippines according to medical experts speaking before a media forum dubbed "Thyroid Care: Walking The Healthy Path."
The thyroid, a...
By Fonzy Mendoza
'To all the amazing ThyCa warriors out there, be your own advocate—be your own hero.'
The year 2018 was a good one for me. I felt that my professional and personal life was fulfilling more than ever: I had a stable job as an events manager in one of the leading hotels...
Why you should pay close attention to that small gland on your neck
Thyroid health
Are you gaining weight for no reason or having a difficult time losing those excess pounds despite diet and exercise? Are you more exhausted than usual? Are you intolerant of cold temperature? Is your cholesterol...
Dara on the Jan. 19 episode of 'Video Star' (left) and a photo she uploaded on Feb. 26 (Screenshot from "Video Star" and Twitter)
Sandara Park, also known as Dara, former member of K-pop group 2NE1, has revealed her medical test results to assure fans and the public that she is healthy...
