Health

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 […]

What is edema? Edema is the term used to describe the condition in which body parts swell as a result of fluid accumulation. Many factors can cause edema such as medication side effects, pregnancy, infections, and a number of other medical conditions. Most of the time, edema is not a serious illness, but it may be […]

Little by little, the Philippines is breaking the stigma on mental health. However, we are still lagging behind, particularly in the support we can get for issues, like anxiety and depression. To raise further awareness on mental health in the Philippines, Mind You is hosting the 2nd National Mental Health Summit. On October 25 to […]

What is an aneurysm? An aneurysm is a bulge in an artery's wall that develops when a weak spot in the artery's wall expands due to the pressure of blood flowing through it or when the blood vessel wall becomes weak for another reason. How common are they? Although aneurysms can occur in any blood channel, […]

Is it really possible to quit smoking? Smoking causes harm to nearly every organ in the body and to overall health1. However, 19% of adults in the Philippines smoke an average of 11 cigarettes per day2.  The good news is people can stop. There are many aids to quitting, such as counseling, pharmacologic intervention, or a combination […]

We’ve all have likely heard of what a “dad bod” or a “mom bod” is — the rounded physical appearance that is said to be more “attainable” than washboard abs or killer biceps. Yet while bodies of all shapes and sizes are beautiful, there is also something to be said about parents who choose to […]

Laboratory services provide you and your healthcare provider a more in-depth glimpse into your health, whether because you are of a certain age or your circumstances such as family history leaves you to be more at risk of certain conditions. Whether you are feeling sick or you need a physical check-up for work purposes, here are […]

Things that affect our health are not only the things that we put inside our body, but the things we surround ourselves with. Environmental factors can greatly impact our health and because of this, we should take great care in what we put close to us. Especially in the era of COVID-19, we have become […]