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Healthy Eating Habits for a Healthy Thyroid
Thy thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland found at the base of the neck that is rich with blood vessels. A healthy thyroid secretes hormone collectively called thyroid hormones that act throughout the body, influencing metabolism, growth and development, and body temperature. During infancy and childhood, adequate thyroid hormone is also crucial for brain development. When…
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LGU Piñan mitigates hunger and malnutrition amidst COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is a health and human crisis that threatens the food security and nutrition of millions of people around the globe. Before the pandemic, a lot of people are already suffering from hunger and malnutrition and if no immediate action is done, these problems will continue to persist until a global food emergency…
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For healthier plate, use the Pinggang Pinoy!
During this pandemic when most people are trying to stay at home, there are a lot of front liners bravely facing the virus every day. Our doctors, nurses, medical technicians, pharmacists, midwives, and other hospital and medical workers are the front liners who are the heroes in this battle against COVID-19 and are risking their…
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Saving children’s lives against cancer
Childhood cancer is devastating for children as well as those who care for them. It affects the growth and development of a child since instead of focusing on their younger years in school, playing and socializing with other children, their focus is on their medication and think how long will they still live. Aside from…
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Nutrients for a healthy blood
Blood circulates through our body and delivers essential substances like oxygen and nutrients to the body cells. It also transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells. Blood is essential because there is no substitute for it. In order to create awareness and understanding in blood-related diseases, the month of September of every year…
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Fight obesity with a balanced diet
Obesity is a common health problem affecting millions of people all over the globe. It is a condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health. It has been a considerable health problem in the Philippines thus, by virtue of Proclamation No. 162 dated…
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Mothers know best: Tips on complementary feeding for your baby
Proper nutrition during pregnancy, infancy and early childhood is vital to ensure growth, health and development of a child. Breastfeeding is known for its numerous benefits for the mother and the child. It provides superior nutrition for optimum growth, protects against infection and allergies and promotes bonding and development. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends…
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Why adolescents need to be immunized
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines adolescents as individuals who belong in the 10-19 years age group. Many adolescents continue to be affected by vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, hepatitis B, pertussis, meningitis and rubella because vaccination programs have not focused on improving immunization coverage among adolescents. Thus, to raise awareness on the important roles…
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Enrich your baby’s complementary food!
Continued breastfeeding for two years or longer helps a child to develop and grow strong and healthy. However, when the child reached 6 months breast milk alone is no longer sufficient to meet the child’s nutritional needs and therefore complementary foods are needed for a growing child in addition to breastmilk. The World Health Organization…
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Save your sight for a brighter future
Pursuant to Proclamation No. 40, yearly, every month of August is celebrated as the National Sight Saving Month in the Philippines. This celebration aims to spread public awareness on the importance of proper eye care to prevent eye diseases and to encourage the nation to be aware of the available means in restoring the lost…
