Coronavirus

If you're living with extended family during this pandemic, its natural to wonder---“What if my whole family has COVID?”. The transmission of the coronavirus is more possible at home, especially when people in the same household often go out in public areas. Since the virus is transmissible via contaminated surfaces and respiratory secretions, it's possible that an […]

According to WHO, breastfeeding is the cornerstone of infant and young child survival, nutrition, and development. It contains just the exact nutrients that babies need and it also offers antibodies that protect them from various infections. Can these “protective” properties of breastmilk help kill the COVID-19 virus? Here’s what you need to know about breastmilk […]

During the pandemic, the places people tend to steer clear of are hospitals and clinics. This is because people are afraid that they might contract the coronavirus in these institutions. However, there are instances when people need to see a doctor for health purposes, one of which is visiting the dentist. But is it safe […]

Late in August, the government announced that aside from the use of face masks, plastic face shields for COVID-19 will become mandatory, too. But some people are finding it hard to wear both, forcing them to remove either their shield or their mask. The problem is, a visualization study published in the journal of Physics of […]

With many areas in the Philippines now under General Community Quarantine (GCQ), more types of businesses will open. This means that employees will begin coming back to work in their respective offices and establishments. In this article, we will talk about the steps on how to avoid COVID at work. Know The Risk of Contracting COVID-19 […]

Lianhua Qingwen, a remedy in traditional Chinese medicine, has recently been approved for use in the Philippines. People who use this medicine claim that it can help relieve respiratory problems, and some even believe it can help cure COVID-19. But what exactly is Lianhua Qingwen, and how effective is it when it comes to treating respiratory […]

Now that we are slowly opening the economy by allowing various businesses to operate, the need for public transport increases as well. Little by little, the government is finally allowing buses, trains, and jeepneys to take passengers. For a crowded place like Metro Manila, commuting safely is even more challenging. With the threat of the […]

Does COVID affect men more than women? Experts believe that our biological gender somehow has a hand in whether or not we’ll develop mild or severe COVID-19 symptoms. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/infectious-diseases/covid-19/covid-19-spread/ Are Women More Immune Against COVID-19? Sometime in the stretch of this pandemic, you might have heard about the possibility of women being more immune against COVID-19 than […]

With the numbers of active COVID-19 patients on the rise, people can't help but be worried about coronavirus reinfection. Is it possible? Can you get the coronavirus twice? In this article, we will take a closer look at COVID-19 immunity and reinfection. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/infectious-diseases/covid-19/covid-19-spread/ What is Coronavirus Reinfection? Before we move along with our discussion, let’s first define […]

Expectant mothers do everything to make sure that their babies will be born healthy. They do regular visits to the doctor for prenatal check-ups and eat a well-balanced diet. They even take supplements to boost their baby's health. In this time of pandemic, the concern for their little one’s well-being has probably doubled. What if […]