There are several reasons as to why people suffer from chest pains. Some may experience a stabbed feeling in their chest, while others may feel it as a tight chest. Whatever may be the root cause behind this uneasy feeling, one thing remains true – it is not something you should neglect, and it should […]

According to the World Health Organization, antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to public health. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSPHIL) also said that antimicrobial resistance kills people, hampers the control of infectious illnesses, increases the cost of healthcare, and has the potential to threaten health security1. In this article, […]

Jaundice is the medical term for the yellowish to brownish tinge on the skin or sclera (white of the eye). Sometimes, the body fluids and mucus membrane become yellow, too. Jaundice is common among newborn babies, but it may also happen in adults. What causes jaundice, and when should you worry about it? Find out […]

Almost everyone has experienced dizziness at least once in their lives. But is dizziness as commonplace and uncomplicated an occurrence as we have made it out to be? Is it really just a little bit of a headache, a little weakness, which comes and goes in periodic bouts, nothing to be worried about? Well, dizziness, in […]

Pain is frustrating and debilitating. Not only can it disrupt your mood and deplete your energy, but it can also be indicative of serious health conditions. When we feel pain, we resort to different management, ranging from medicines to various other techniques. These techniques or ways are called pain management. Pain management is essential as you […]

Make a face or frown at the mention of it, cringe when you see it, or pinch your nose in disgust when you smell it - whatever be your reaction, ‘it’ is an inseparable part of our lives. Wonder what we are talking about? Well, it’s poop, if you haven’t guessed it already! Poop or […]

Are there health benefits of laughter? Studies prove that laughter has numerous health benefits. According to a clinical study, laughter proved to have positive effects on pain relief, stress-busting, and also increased immunity. This is exactly why laughing is considered to be the best medicine. However, according to a survey, healthy children may laugh approximately 400 […]

Haven’t we all conveniently walked into our kitchen, opened the drawer, and picked up a teaspoon to use for our medicine? We completely ignore or forget the fact that every spoon – teaspoon or tablespoon – is sized differently. You may have taken an overdose or underdose of so many medicines, without even realizing it. […]

Many Filipinos noticed that while other countries only use face masks to protect themselves against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the Philippines resorted to having “another layer of protection” in the form of face shields. But is face shield effective against COVID-19? Engineer Joshua Agar, an assistant professor from the University of the Philippines, conducted a simulation […]

As of this writing, the Philippines is still trying to reach herd immunity by vaccinating the eligible population, mainly consisting of individuals 18 and up. But now that we see a surge in cases, particularly in unvaccinated kids, many ask: When is it possible for the children to receive COVID jabs? The good news is, […]