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What causes Diarrhea?
Food and Water-Borne Diseases are among the most common causes of diarrhea which remains one of the top ten leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the country. According to the Epidemiology Bureau Public Health Surveillance Division, a total of 1, 385 acute diarrhea cases were reported nationwide from January 1 to February 23, 2019.…
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Know what Ischemic Heart Disease is.
Cardiovascular-related diseases remain the top leading causes of deaths in the Philippines. According to Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), among these is Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) with 97,475 or 15.7 percent of the total registered deaths. Ischemic (also ischaemic) heart disease was the leading cause of death among males with 58,233 or 16.4 percent of the…
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“Give blood and keep the world beating”
World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) is observed every June 14 of every year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “the aim of this observance is to raise global awareness on the need for safe blood and blood products for transfusion and of the critical contribution voluntary, unpaid blood donors make to national health systems.”…
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Gastritis can also be a culprit of Ulcers
Did you know that gastritis can lead to ulcers? Yes, if left untreated. Gastritis is a digestive condition that involves inflammation of the protective lining of the stomach. Acute gastritis involves sudden, severe inflammation while chronic gastritis involves long-term inflammation that can last for years if it’s left untreated. Erosive gastritis is a less common form of…
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Is Brown sugar healthier than White sugar?
Sugar is a natural ingredient that has been part of the human diet for thousands of years. While there are many types, brown and white sugar are among the most popular varieties. Given that white and brown sugar originate from the same crops — either the sugarcane or sugar beet plant — they are quite…
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The Significance of Protein in our Body
Protein is made up of building blocks called amino acids. It is a nutrient that our body needs to grow and repair cells and to work properly. Some amino acids can be made by our body, and these are called non-essential amino acids. While those amino acids that our body cannot make are called essential…
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The Pandemic Calls for a Caveman Diet
This pandemic taught us a lot about life, making us rethink if everything will be better in the future. It changes the lifestyle that we are comfortable living in and the convenience we love that makes life much easier. But this pandemic calls our attention to practicing a healthy lifestyle including the right diet to…
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Pagadian City launches Milk Feeding Program for Pregnant Women
Understanding the growth and development impact of providing women good nutrition during pregnancy, the city of Pagadian formally launched their Milk Feeding Program for Pregnant Women last Monday, May 31, 2021. The program was spearheaded by the City Mayor Hon. Samuel S. Co along with City Administrator and City Nutrition Action Officer Designate Engr. Joseph…
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ZamboSur continuous School-based Feeding Program (SBFP) amidst COVID-19
In pursuit of providing nutritional assistance to school children amidst COVID-19 pandemic, the Schools Division of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur (ZamboSur) continued their School-based Feeding Program (SBFP) for school children last May 17, 2021. The feeding program was led by the Department of Education (DepEd), targeting pupils identified to be wasted enrolled in…
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The horrifying facts about Tonsil Stones
Are you aware that stones may develop in your throat? Yes, there are instances that stones may develop in your throat without you knowing it. These are called “Tonsil Stones”. Also known as tonsilloliths, tonsil stones are hard white or yellow formations that are located on or within the tonsils. They aren’t always visible and…
