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The incidence of pneumonia during cold months in the Philippines (January-February) could increase. Reports on TV already indicated deaths in Baguio City, Benguet, Cagayan and even in Ilocos Norte (where I live). Pneumonia is a respiratory disease which often affects children and the elderly. The cold months in the Philippines will definitely affect these groups [...]

As an update to my previous article on the Typhoid Fever Outbreak in Real, Quezon (Philippines), I am posting here the latest statistics on typhoid fever in the area. As of this writing, there are already more than 100 confirmed cases of typhoid fever in the town and the river (which is the primary source [...]

There is a cholera outbreak in Misamis Oriental, Philippines and a State of Calamity was declared in the province. According to news reports, there are already 960 suspected cases of cholera with two confirmed deaths.
The causative agent of cholera is Vibrio Cholerae. Just like the typhoid fever outbreak in Real, Quezon, the modes of transmission [...]

I’ve just seen on TV Patrol the news about a possible typhoid fever outbreak in Real, Quezon, Philippines. The number of suspected cases in of typhoid fever in Real, Quezon is 84 as of this writing. The suspected source of this outbreak is the spring in the place which is the people’s primary source of drinking [...]

Colon cancer is a type of cancer that is easier to prevent than any other types of cancer. This is because you can actually use natural cleansing or detoxification methods to clean your system from the inside. Colon cancer by the way primarily affects the large intestines. To refresh you a bit (if you’re a [...]

Many people do not know that the incidences of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the United States and Philippines are high. In the US, an estimated 900 per day die of sudden cardiac arrest. Risk factors could include high blood pressure, high cholesterol level, cigarette smoking, stress and others. Symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest include [...]

Cancer has claimed so many lives before and cancer treatment is expensive, be it traditional (chemotherapy and the like) or alternative (which we shall discuss in the succeeding section). Cancer does not choose its victims. Rudy Fernandez died of Peri-ampullary cancer, Senator Edward Kennedy is battling brain cancer, Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino is suffering [...]

The Philippines and other parts of the globe are experiencing extreme climate changes or changes in weather conditions as of late. Millions of people get sick/ill because of these climate changes or changes in weather conditions. The sudden changes in weather conditions are largely affecting human beings in terms of health and well-being. Lately, I’m [...]

Recent developments in research are leaning towards the further study of how to replace ailing body parts by way of stem cell technology. Some articles on this topic show that it is controversial. Other people’s perception of stem cell technology is negative claiming that is immoral and will lead to full-blown human cloning if the [...]

Red wine has so many health benefits. For one, red wine reduces the risks of heart ailments. This has been proven by numerous studies before. Although wine contains a low dose of alcohol, moderate drinking of wine (especially red wine) can be beneficial to your health especially if you are 40 years old and above. [...]

Are you active with your hands? Do you do physically strenuous activities which require heavy lifting with your hands? Do you work with your computer for hours? If your answer is yes, then you are prone to the disease called “carpal tunnel syndrome” – a disease common to active computer users.
According to wikipedia, the carpal [...]

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) or simply diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. This is the reason why diabetics need an insulin injection if the disease is already [...]