On Wednesday (April 27), the Department of Health (DOH) announced the country’s first case of Omicron BA.2.12. This particular Omicron subvariant is highly transmissible. And it is currently causing a new wave of infections in the United States.  https://hellodoctor.com.ph/health/health-news/omicron-xe/ The First Omicron Subvariant BA.2.12. Patient Had 44 Close Contacts The DOH said that the individual with Omicron subvariant […]

Did you know that there are vaccines to prevent over 20 potentially fatal diseases? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), annual vaccination prevents 2-3 million deaths from different kinds of diseases. However, for vaccines to retain their effectiveness, children and even adults must receive the required doses. Hence, this article supplies you with the […]

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 […]

The pandemic has forced us to stay inside our homes, prompting the rise of work from home setups. Apart from the obvious benefit of keeping your distance from people and places where you can get COVID-19, there have been other unexpected surprises. With the pandemic still not quite gone, remote work is here to stay […]

With the high likelihood of another COVID surge taking place after the May 9 elections, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised the Philippines to prepare for what is to come.  https://hellodoctor.com.ph/health/health-news/omicron-xe/ Another COVID Surge After Elections? Here’s What Experts Have To Say Acting WHO Representative in the Philippines, Dr. Rajendra Yadav, emphasized the importance of wearing masks […]

After two long years of doing distance learning, many kids are now excited to return to classrooms and meet their classmates personally. And just like thousands of other Filipino mothers, celebrity moms Judy Anne Santos-Agoncillo and Marjorie Baretto shared clips on their Instagram channels about their children’s first face-to-face classes. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/parenting/school-age-children/growth-development-school-age-children/students-in-school/ Judy Anne Santos-Agoncillo’s Lucho Attends Face-to-Face […]

Despite their countless uses, plastics can be harmful to the environment and our health. At this point, we already know that thousands of animals die due to ingesting plastic or becoming entangled in plastic waste. Reports also indicate that leaching happens — when chemicals from plastics (like plastic water bottles) detach and transfer to our […]

The Department of Health (DOH) does not anticipate the Omicron XE to outperform COVID-19 vaccines, according to Dr. Edsel Salvana, a member of DOH’s Technical Advisory Group on Tuesday. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/covid-guidelines/ What We Know So Far About Omicron XE According to Dr. Edsel Salvana, Omicron XE is a recombinant falling under the common Omicron sublineages BA.1 and BA.2. He […]

Tom Parker, the lead singer of the pop-rock band The Wanted, died at the age of 33 from inoperable brain cancer. His wife, Kelsey Hardwick, confirmed the end of his two-year battle with the disease on Instagram. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/brain-ns/brain-spine-disorders/how-long-does-brain-tumor-take-to-grow/ Kelsey Hardwick and The Wanted Shared the Heavy News on Instagram Actress Kelsey Hardwick took her Instagram to share the […]