The Philippines has been experiencing a surge in dengue cases over the past few years, with the country declaring it a national epidemic in 2019. While dengue fever is not relatively new to the country, this remains a serious public health concern despite the government’s efforts to control the spread of this disease. Dengue fever […]
Respiratory TB Ranked 10th Among Leading Causes of Death in the Philippines The Philippines ranks fourth in the world in terms of tuberculosis incidence. About 1 million Filipinos have active tuberculosis, and nearly 70 Filipinos die from this curable disease every day. According to the Department of Health, there were approximately 470,000 TB cases in […]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Screening is the Key Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) can be prevented with regular screening starting around age 45. If you are between the ages of 45 and 75, and you think you may have a high risk of developing the disease, it’s best to start talking to […]
Easy Steps to a Healthier Heart One in three deaths worldwide are due to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). In the Philippines, an estimated 50,000 deaths each year are caused by cardiovascular. Heart attacks and strokes are typically brought on by the coexistence of several risk factors, including smoking, poor diet and obesity, inactivity and alcohol use, […]
For most, celebrating the holidays is never complete with alcohol paired by a staple, fatty “pulutan.” This season may be everyone’s excuse to take a break from a diet routine and indulge on extra bites of unhealthy foods and drinks. After all, “minsan lang naman ito,” they say. However, anything taken in excess especially when […]
We all know the cost of health care in the Philippines and to aid us with the crippling cost of medical expenses, HMO, PhilHealth, and Health Insurance, are our options. But how are they different from each other? Let’s find out. HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations) HMOs are private providers of healthcare insurance that allow you […]
While the HIV and AIDS cases in the Philippines is rising, the percentage of young Filipinos who are aware of the disease is dropping. According to the Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study (YAFS5) conducted in 2021 by the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI), only 76% of 15 to 24 year-olds had heard […]
Traditional Filipino medicine, which includes herbal medicine, has been long practiced for generations and is widely used in rural areas. Medicinal plants are abundant in the country, however, due to limited studies in this area, our medicinal plants are often undervalued despite their several healing properties. With the passing of the Traditional and Alternative Medicine […]
This October 15, the world is called on to unite for universal hand hygiene. Global Handwashing Day is a promotion campaign to mobilize people around the world to improve their handwashing habits. It is a day dedicated to raise awareness on the importance of washing your hands with soap as an effective and affordable way […]
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every 10th of October to raise awareness about mental health, its significance, and importance. Our mental health is an important aspect of our lives as it includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is quite unfortunate that at this day and age, mental health is still viewed as […]
