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Nutrition Month is an annual celebration held in the Philippines every July to promote awareness and encourage Filipinos to prioritize their health through a healthy and balanced diet. This year's theme is "Healthy diet gawing affordable para sa lahat" which translates to "Make a healthy diet affordable for everyone." The…

June is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, which aims to raise awareness of this common cancer that affects men. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, with over 1.4 million new cases diagnosed in 2020 (1). Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for the best outcomes, so…

What are Allergies? Allergies are our body’s reaction to harmless substances like pollen, molds, animal dander, latex, certain foods, and insect bites. Our body’s immune system creates antibodies against allergens they find particularly harmful, even though they are not. They can either be mild or life-threatening. Here in the Philippines,…

Easy and Effective Preventive Measures for Dengue In an article written by Andreo Calonzo for Bloomberg dated July 12, 2022, it was mentioned that from January to late June of this year, more than 65, 000 people had been infected by dengue; a 90% increase from 2021, according to the…

Eating a healthy, balanced diet seems a very daunting and never-ending battle of mental toughness. It’s so easy to give in to fast food and take away because it is convenient. However, we fail to realize how important sound eating and physical habits are until we develop health issues. Therefore,…