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Fried Rice Syndrome: A common cause of food poisoning
Lately, COVID-19 has overpowered many of the other illnesses and diseases in the world. People are focused on the continuous rise of COVID cases that we often realize that there are lots of other diseases caused by bacteria, parasites and viruses that are present in our community and even in our home. One of which…
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Hookworm’s Health Risk
Hookworm infections are very much common in tropical and sub-tropical impoverished areas where sanitation problem is very high. With these conditions, they are more likely to survive given the conduciveness of the environment necessary for growth. Although one kind of hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale) can be transmitted through the ingestion of larvae, Hookworm infection is transmitted…
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Let’s End Obesity
In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that at least 2.8 million people die each year as a result of overweight or obesity associated with the occurrence of chronic diseases. In the Philippines, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is observed to be mostly higher than the national estimate across all population groups (DOST-FNRI,…
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What women should know about Thyroid Cancer?
Do you have these kinds of symptoms? Feeling unusually tired? Odd changes in your hair, nails and skin? These might be caused by aging or stress or should you need to consider that these might be manifestations of early symptoms of thyroid disorder? Thyroid disorders are more common among women due to the roles of…
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OBESITY: An Increasingly Alarming Form of Malnutrition that needs Prompt Attention
Obesity Prevention Awareness Week is observed every first week of September under Proclamation No. 162 signed on August 21, 1999 by then-President Joseph Estrada. This proclamation appointed the Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight & Obesity (PASOO) and the Department of Health (DOH) to spearhead this annual health promotion and consciousness-raising regarding obesity in…
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Benefits of Staying Hydrated
Most of us, if not all, know that the human body comprises around 60% water. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, drinking enough water each day is crucial for many reasons: to regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, prevent infections, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly. Being well-hydrated also improves…
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The Good and the Bad Sides of Food Delivery
Do you use your smartphones for easy orders of foods? Are you satisfied with the service of food delivery? Food delivery service is the concept of ordering or calling in food from a restaurant or a fastfood chain where they would then prepare the food you have ordered, and then send a driver or rider…
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NNC9 conducts Cooking Demo with NDAP
In line with the celebration of the 47th Nutrition Month with the theme “Malnutrition Patuloy na Labanan First 1000 days Tutukan!”, the National Nutrition Council Regional Office IX (NNC9) successfully conducted a post-celebration cooking demonstration. This event was in partnership with the Nutritionist-Dietitian Association of the Philippines – Zamboanga Peninsula (NDAP-ZamPen) Chapter with their President…
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Millennials: Food Trend-Makers
When is the last time that you sat down to eat three square meals a day — or two or even one? If you are a “millennial” (born somewhere between 1980 and 2000) chances, you haven’t had much experience with this ritual. According to trend watchers, 35 percent of meals eaten by millennials are really snacks. Combining…
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4-7-8 Breathing Technique: Helps You Fall Asleep Faster
Do you have difficulty sleeping at night? Try this 4-7-8 breathing technique. It naturally calms your nervous system which can help you fall asleep easier in a short period of time. The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a breathing pattern was developed by a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine Dr. Andrew…
