Symptoms of Dengue and Testing
Key points 1 in 4: About one in four people infected with dengue will get sick. For people who get sick with dengue, symptoms can be mild...
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Nov 21
Typhoid fever
Overview Typhoid fever, also called enteric fever, is caused by salmonella bacteria. Typhoid fever is rare in places where few people...
Nov 14
Health Benefits of Squats
Squat exercises aren’t just for athletes. You can do them as part of your regular exercise routine. They strengthen your lower body,...
Nov 7
5 surprising benefits of walking
The next time you have a check-up, don't be surprised if your doctor hands you a prescription to walk. Yes, this simple activity that...
Oct 31
Worst Foods for High Cholesterol
You need cholesterol. It’s a crucial material your body uses to build the hormones, cells, and vitamins that keep you alive and healthy....
Oct 24
World Mental Health Day 2024
This World Mental Health Day, WHO is uniting with partners to highlight the vital connection between mental health and work. Safe,...
Oct 17
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome, also called median nerve compression, is a condition that causes numbness,...
Oct 10
Which Is Better Exercise: Walking or Biking?
All forms of exercise reap health benefits for the body. The best exercise is the kind that you enjoy and therefore will do more often....
Oct 3
7 Ways to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck
You wake up in the morning with a stiff neck. You can’t turn your head to either side, and you’re unable to look down without pain...
Sep 26
Steps to Rid of Hiccups – Hiccups Treatment and Home Remedies
Hiccups treatment encompasses a range of simple remedies aimed at disrupting the hiccup reflex. Common approaches include holding your...
Sep 19
Tuberculosis: Causes and How It Spreads
Causes Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium (or germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. When a person breathes in TB germs, the...
Sep 12
Lightning Tips
Lightning: What You Need to Know NO PLACE outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area!! If you hear thunder, lightning is close...
Sep 5
8 Essential Tips on How to Stay Safe During the Rainy Season
Who doesn’t love the sound of rain, the smell of earth and the sight of bright green trees paired with blooming flowers? Of course, there...
Aug 29
Mpox Prevention Steps
These five steps can help you protect yourself from getting mpox: STEP 1: Get vaccinated! The JYNNEOS vaccine is recommended for...
Aug 22
Mpox (monkeypox)
The monkeypox virus is an orthopoxvirus that causes mpox (monkeypox), a disease with symptoms similar to smallpox, although less severe....
Aug 15
Ways Your Body Benefits from Lemon Water
The health benefits of drinking lemon water may include adding vitamin C and antioxidants to your diet, cutting back on sugar-sweetened...
Aug 8
4 Home Remedies to Treat Muscle Spasms
Do you ever have days where you’re sitting watching TV, working at your desk or stretching before a workout and a muscle has a spasm? It...
Aug 1
Meralco issues safety tips amid widespread flooding in Metro Manila, nearby provinces
MANILA - Meralco said around 23,000 of its customers in Metro Manila and parts Cavite, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Bulacan and Quezon are...
Jul 25
How much coffee is too much?
As summer iced coffees turn into seasonal fall lattes, it can be easy to reach for an extra cup of coffee throughout the day for a jolt...
Jul 18
Why Is Fiber Good for You? The Crunchy Truth
Fiber is one of the main reasons whole plant foods are good for you. Growing evidence shows that adequate fiber intake may benefit your...
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