Nine Ways to Dengue-proof Your Home
Dengue fever is unfortunately synonymous with the rainy season in the Philippines, and as much as a home must be protected from the rain,...
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Jul 4
5 Reasons Fire Drills are Essential for Every Business
The fire drill is an unavoidable event that evokes all kinds of emotions – there’s the summertime fire drill, when everyone is all too...
Jun 27
The Japanese 3X3 Interval Walking Workout
The overarching principle of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is that the harder you do an exercise, the more physiological...
Jun 20
What are the Basic Symptoms of Dengue
Dengue is a serious viral infection caused by a specific group of infected mosquitoes. These mosquitoes feed both indoors and outdoors...
Jun 13
June is Dengue Awareness Month
According to the Department of Health (DOH), a total of 131 827 dengue cases were reported which was 36.9 percent lower than the cases...
Jun 6
Rabies Prevention and Control
In the U.S., people are usually exposed to rabies by coming into contact with wild animals carrying the virus or through their pets if...
May 30
Diphtheria
Diphtheria (dif-THEER-e-uh) is a serious bacterial infection that usually affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. Diphtheria...
May 23
Mumps
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can cause painful swelling of the parotid glands (glands located between the ears and the...
May 16
How to Wake Up Feeling Refreshed
Ideally, you won’t even need an alarm clock to wake up at the proper time. If you’re getting enough sleep, your body will wake up on its...
May 9
Rubella (German measles) Facts
What is rubella? Rubella, also called German measles, is a rash illness caused by a virus. What are the symptoms of rubella? Symptoms of...
May 2
First aid for heatstroke
Heat stroke is where the body is no longer able to cool itself and a person’s body temperature becomes dangerously high. Heat stroke is...
Apr 25
Sore eyes
Sore eyes or Conjunctivitis is defined by the Department of Health (DOH) as a redness and inflammation of the membranes (conjunctiva)...
Apr 18
First aid for sunburn
If you have been sunburned, you will notice the signs and symptoms within a few hours after too much sun. The affected skin will be...
Apr 11
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. In many people, it's marked by a severe hacking cough...
Apr 4
A Guide to the Most Common Illnesses During the Summer Season
The dry season in the Philippines falls within the months of March to May. More commonly known as summer, this is the period when people...
Mar 28
DOH shares tips for a safe and healthy Holy Week
MANILA, Philippines — As Filipino Christians observe the Lent, the Department of Health on Monday issued reminders to keep the Holy Week...
Mar 21
Need a Beginner-Friendly Leg Workout? Try These 6 Expert-Recommend Exercises
When was the last time you thanked your legs for all they do? While they might not get as much time in the spotlight as our hair or skin,...
Mar 14
How Does Sleep Change Throughout the Lifespan?
Sleep needs change as we age, and individual sleep needs can vary depending on a number of additional factors. Sleep is regulated by our...
Mar 7
PRC warns against common summer diseases
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) urges the public to be more cautious this summer season to reduce the risk of acquiring illnesses, which...
Feb 29
Fire Prevention Month
March is being observed as Fire Prevention Month here in the Philippines–a perfect time to discuss and raise awareness about the causes,...
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