Health

Ipinapakita sa government data na ikatlo ang kanser sa leading cause ng kamatayan sa Pilipinas dahil sa 8, 926 recorded fatalities mula Enero hanggang Mayo 2022. Bilang tugon sa problemang ito naglabas ng joint memorandum ang Department of Budget and Management (DBM),  at Department of Health (DOH) na available na ang Cancer Assistance Fund (CAF) […]

To many adults, vaccinations may sound only a discussion for kids. However, it shouldn’t be the case. While you may have had the vital shots you need during your childhood years, they don’t guarantee long-term protection as they can wear off over time. Hence, it is still as important to know more about how to […]

On May 25, 2025, Parqal in Parañaque City became a sea of sneakers and energy as people of all ages came together for the “Run Against Cervical Cancer” — a fun and meaningful event that brought awareness to an important health issue. #GuardUpRaceStrong Organized by MSD Philippines in partnership with the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the […]

mWell, a fully-integrated app by Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, has recently won the highly-coveted Best Mobile Innovation for Digital Life Award under the Digital Everything Category in the 2023 Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) held in Barcelona, Spain. This is a big win for the all-Filipino health and wellness mega app, considering the other shortlisted candidates […]

Leg cramps, which cause the muscles in your leg to suddenly tighten and hurt, are a common and typically harmless condition. Although it can affect any area of your leg, including your feet and thighs, it typically affects the calf muscles. You may experience discomfort and tenderness in your leg for several hours following the […]

Going to bed with wet hair does not raise the likelihood of being sick. However, in warm, humid settings, sleeping with wet hair might increase the risk of bacterial or fungal infections on the scalp or face. The Effects Of Sleeping With Wet Hair Myths that have been passed down from generation to generation may lead individuals […]

How do we figure out what blood type we have? Since some antigens can cause a patient's immune system to attack the transfused blood, safe blood transfusions depend on careful blood typing and cross-matching. The presence of absence of specific antigens determine one's blood type. These antigens are what triggers an immune response if they […]

Consult a doctor if you suffer any of the symptoms that can occasionally go along with swollen lymph nodes, or if your lymph nodes are painfully swollen but you don't have any other symptoms. Swollen lymph nodes that are not uncomfortable may indicate a significant issue. If a lymph node is painful or swollen and […]

What is pitting edema? Pitting edema is a type of swelling in the body that develops usually on the lower limbs. The excess fluid which cannot properly regulate in your body causes the swelling. The accumulation happens often in lower body including the legs, feet, and ankles. Pitting edema can be brought on by a localized […]