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Can Someone Be Allergic to Water?
Did you know that some people can be allergic to water? Yes. According to a 2011 report (NCBI), there are fewer than 100 cases of aquagenic urticaria reported in the medical literature. Water is essential to the human body. It regulates body temperature, moistens tissues in the eyes, nose, and mouth, protects body organs and…
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Cerebral Palsy: What we should know
Pursuant to Philippine Presidential Proclamation 588 series of 2004, September 16-22 of every year is Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection week. Worldwide, recent population-based studies from around the globe report prevalence estimates of Cerebral Palsy to be ranging from 1 to nearly 4 per 1,000 live births or per 1,000 children. But, how much do…
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HIV: An Alarming Medical Concern
According to the Department of Health, a UNAIDS Report on the global HIV epidemic states that the number of new infections in the Philippines has more than doubled in the past six (6) years from an estimated 4,300 in 2010 to an estimated 10,500 in 2016. The Philippines has become the country with the fastest…
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Planking: Your way to a well-sculptured tummy
Defined ab or a flat stomach may be one of your body goals, and we all know that we can achieve it by incorporating diet and exercise. Fitness gurus are very popular nowadays since they are making a workout routine to help others achieve their dream bodies. There are so many abdominal exercises you can…
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Durian is loaded with Cholesterol: A Fact or a Myth?
Hypertension remains a major problem worldwide despite various efforts by health care professionals to lessen this global burden. According to World Health Organization, an estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years worldwide have hypertension, most (two-thirds) living in low- and middle-income countries. Unhealthy diets (excessive salt consumption, a diet high in saturated fat and trans…
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A Beginner’s Guide to FOOD BLOGGING
Are you fond of watching food blogs? Do you want to start a food blog but don’t know how? There is no concrete definition for food blog. But food blogs are photographing and showing of foods which also includes cooking of recipe and posting of food. It is a place to share your food thoughts…
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Consuming Red Meats: A Contributing Factor to Cancer?
Are you fond of consuming red meats? If yes, here are some reasons why you should limit your red meat intake. Red meat is the meat of mammals, which is normally red when raw. People have been eating meat throughout evolution and have digestive systems well equipped to handle it. However, the meat consumed today…
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The Misery of Leukemia’s Mystery
According to Global Cancer Statistics, there are 474,519 leukemia cases worldwide with 311,594 deaths in 2020. These numbers made leukemia among the feared condition in the world. Annually, the Philippines celebrates Leukemia Awareness Month and the Department of Health has designated it every month of September. This is to raise the profile of this “silent…
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A Quick Guide to Ease your Menstrual Cramps
One of the many things that separate women from men is the monthly visit that could get a woman to buy sanitary pads. It is somehow the essence of being a woman but this girl-thingy may sometimes be associated with a discomforting experience that most women can relate… the menstrual cramps. It could be a…
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Animals Do Have Rights Too
In history, the good relationship between humans and animals has been imprinted. For some, animals as pets have been considered members of their family. In fact, there are pet-owners who celebrate the birthdays of their pet, build a cozy home, provide comfort and care, feed with nutritious foods, and mourn for their death. Undeniably, pets…
