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It’s that time of year again: Christmas and New Year’s Day are a time of joy, celebration and feasting, and a whole host of health-related issues come with them. Heart attacks spike during this time of year for many Filipinos.…

The holidays are here, and that means your social calendar is about to get even busier. Whether attending parties and family gatherings or hosting your events, it’s easy to fall into the trap of eating a little too much—and then…

Malaria, as most have heard and known, is one of the leading causes of illnesses and deaths in developing countries, but what do we know about it The species of mosquito responsible for transmitting malaria, the female Anopheles mosquito1, not…

Malaria, as most have heard and known, is one of the leading causes of illnesses and deaths in developing countries, but what do we know about it The species of mosquito responsible for transmitting malaria, the female Anopheles mosquito1, not…

Since its initial onset in late 2019, COVID-19 has done many changes to the way we live; be it working, lifestyle tweaks, health choices, shopping, or socializing. And why wouldn’t it? The Department of Health (DOH) record of almost 24,0001…

Even with the pandemic restrictions easing, the effects of the past two years have brought upon major challenges and changes to our lives. According to the Department of Health, there were at least 3.6 million Filipinos facing different mental health…

#InternationalYouthDay: A Healthy World for All Ages Every 12th of August, we celebrate International Youth Day (IYD) to focus on the difficulties and achievements of the young population throughout the world.1 This is an initiative drawn by the United Nations…

Family Planning (FP) is having the desired number of children through various safe and effective methods.1 For most, this means birth spacing or stopping unwanted pregnancies that may or may not be associated with health and economic consequences that concern…

Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when a body is unable to produce or cannot use insulin as well as it should.1 It’s a disease that affects how food is turned into energy. It also triggers other health problems…