NEW YORK (Reuters) – If there’s any good news about morning sickness, this may be it. Women who experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy may have a lower risk of breast cancer later in life, according to new research.
Dr. Jo Freudenheim from the University at Buffalo in New York reported the finding at the annual [...]
by MICHAEL D. BAÑOS
Cagayan De Oro City — Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy among males worldwide although available statistics rank it third among the top causes of morbidity among males in the country.
Despite this, the Philippine Urological Association said it is highly curable in its early stages but ignorance about the disease and [...]
An unhealthy lifestyle and poor eating habits are just some of the cause of diabetes
The disease affects an estimated 3.36 million Filipinos and is considered the 9th leading cause of death in the country, according to the Department of Health by 2025, some 8 million Filipinos would be afflicted with diabetes. What is more alarming [...]
The Department of Health (DOH) is embarking once again on an intensive dengue awareness campaign this year with the rainy season already starting.
According to the DOH’s National Epidemiology Center website, about 15,000 dengue cases were recorded from January to the second week of September last year, with 167 resulting in death.
Dengue fever is an arthropode-borne [...]
After the successful operation of its first patient, the Philippine Movement Disorder (PhilMove) group has receive numerous queries from people regarding the Activa Parkinson’s Control Therapy treatment.
“Many people have called up and visited our office to inquire about the treatment.” Said Dr. Dominic Jamora of PhilMove. “Their questions ranged from the most technical to the [...]
by Tyrone M. Reyes, M.D.
Over the past few months, you’ve had several bouts of pain in your upper abdomen. Lately, the pain had been more constant, lasting much longer and accompanied by nausea. Tests show you’ve been having gallbladder attacks due to gallstones. Gallstones are common, affecting one in 12 persons in countries such as [...]