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With people becoming more and more attached to their smartphones, the risk of digital amnesia increases. Are there ways to improve your memory naturally? Find out here. Digital amnesia, defined Kaspersky Lab, a cybersecurity and anti-virus provider, coined the term “digital amnesia” after conducting an online survey involving 1,000 American consumers ages 16 to 55. The results […]

Delirium, or deliryo, as it is commonly known in the Philippines, is a condition that people might have heard of, but are not familiar with. Here, we will be discussing what causes delirium and confusion, as well as the symptoms of this condition. What causes delirium and confusion? One common figure of expression in the Philippines is […]

Scoliosis is a condition characterized by the lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine in one or several places. It usually manifests in childhood or adolescence during growth spurt, but adults can also develop the condition. How can you tell if you have scoliosis? How to tell if you have scoliosis Looking for the early signs of scoliosis […]

Neurogenesis, or the process of increasing the brain cells, is a fairly new discovery. For the longest time, medical science believed that brain cells, once destroyed, can no longer regenerate, and the brain stops creating new cells. However, this is not the case, and there might be ways of improving brain power through neurogenesis. Can you […]

Polio is a crippling viral disease caused by the poliovirus. The common victim of this disabling condition is children ages 5 and under. Polio is a transmissible disease, can cause paralysis, and can be lethal. Although polio is a vaccine-preventable disease, it is still best if you are knowledgeable enough in detecting polio based on […]

Hello Doctor Philippines recently got in touch with fashion entrepreneur Pia Lizares to talk about her experience as a brain aneurysm survivor, and how this has affected her life moving forward. At only 35, Pia is a very young brain aneurysm survivor. She was only 32 when her first aneurysm ruptured. This is not typical as […]

Do you often experience dizziness while sitting, standing, and even lying down? Lightheaded and the feeling as if the room is spinning are some of the most common symptoms of balance problems. For you to be aware of what causes loss of balance when walking, standing, and lying down, read on. What is a balance disorder? A […]

What does sciatic nerve pain feel like? And how can it be treated? These are some common questions for people who are worried that their back pain might actually be sciatica. Despite being an uncommon cause of back pain, a lot of people suffer from sciatica. But sciatia, for the most part, is not serious and […]

Fainting or syncope is something that everyone is sure to have experienced or seen first hand. Some people think that fainting can be a bit overdramatic, especially since we almost always see people fainting on television after a traumatic scene. However, whether it be fictitious or not, the reasons for fainting are legitimate and should […]

Aneurysm brings fear even to the healthiest of people because it’s notorious for being sudden and fatal. It is the medical term used to describe a weakened artery that bulges or “balloons” outward and may be in danger of bursting. In this article, we will talk about the aneurysm types and causes. Causes of Aneurysm At this […]