VACCINE, VAX OUT A health worker conducts a mock Covid-19 vaccination during a simulation exercise in Manila (Reuters) Last year, the world was praying for a vaccine to put an end to the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. With scientists around the world moving at unprecedented speeds, not one but...
NATIONAL PORRIDGE The rousing and flavorful, hearty and easy-to-make lugaw Lugaw, a local porridge, is so common and simple that we take it for granted, until we fall ill. Can you recall the times you had the flu or bouts of diarrhea and all you could think of was eating lugaw? Oh, the instant...
WASHINGTON, United States – It's a familiar sight in some US cities like Washington, New York and San Francisco: people walking on the street, riding bikes or sitting in parks with their masks on even when they're far away from others. Certain states, like Maine, have kept in place...
Halfway through 2020, doctors at The Medical City (TMC) evaluated and used stem cells from the umbilical cord of newborns for the treatment of severe COVID-19 pneumonia. One year into the pandemic, cases are still rapidly rising in the Philippines. The Department of Health (DOH) on...
Infectious and tropical disease expert outlines guides to set up home care amid the lack of hospital rooms for COVID patients. How to evaluate patient risk factors; the capacity of a home environment; the ability of caregivers to assess patient status. Requirements for home care and what to...
The effects of virgin coconut oil among suspect and probable cases Over a year into this pandemic and the world is nowhere near the end of this virulent virus despite the emergence of vaccines and medications. COVID-19 can produce an excessive immune reaction in the infected individual. The...
On ‘wonder drug’ as prophylaxis and treatment against COVID-19 HARD TO SWALLOW PILL Ivermectin as an antiviral drug has not yet been approved by the FDA, EMA, and WHO COVID-19 has been around for more than a year, and a lot of us can’t wait to get back to normal. As several vaccines are now...
When we can freely breathe again? We’re living in a different time now. Gone are the days we could breathe freely. Today, breathing freely even in seclusion or even in nature, such as in the empty parks or the empty tree-lined streets of our neighborhoods within the cities during quarantine, can...
So many concerns and so many vitamins that are developed for each and every need. And this can overwhelming—to buy everything we need in one store. Watsons just announced its latest range of vitamins and supplements. Over 64 products that come in different forms such as tablets, capsules,...
18.1 million. That is approximately the number of cancer cases recorded worldwide, with breast cancer leading all cancer types all over the globe with around 2.261 million cases. Lung cancer, on the other hand, is the top cause of death accounting for 1.79 million deaths globally in 2020. With the...
A little punishing, but still doable Hyun Bin’s (right) personal trainer Yoon Tae Sik Phenomenal Hallyu stars, real life celebrity couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin took the world by storm after their K-drama globally landed in people’s hearts. Fans couldn’t help noticing their unrivaled...
It's a good day for all Wenees and Monbebes as Wonho covers Men's Health Korea's 15th anniversary issue. "Hello! Captain Korea" headlines the new Men's Health Korea with K-pop idol Wonho (real name: Lee Ho-seok) flaunting his celebrated physique. Fans of 27-year-old idol refer to the "Open Mind"...
