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Goiter: When thyroid gland gets enlarged
By Henrylito D. Tacio About 5.8 million Filipinos were afflicted with thyroid disorders in different clinical presentations, according to the 2013 National
Hepatitis C: Enter the yellow dragon
By Henrylito D. Tacio Liver disease is caused by alcohol abuse – that is what most people think. Unknowingly, there are many other
The Science of Smell: A Brief History, Professions, and Health Benefits
By Virgilio C. Ventura Introduction: The study of smell is also called olfaction and has a very interesting history that goes back centuries ago. “Odor science is complex, and olfaction is
Waging war against colon cancer
By Henrylito D. Tacio Wilfredo grew up in a small town in Bansalan, Davao del Sur. He used to eat vegetables, which
Oral sex may lead to mouth cancer
By Henrylito D. Tacio The last study on oral cancer in the Philippines was conducted in 1995 yet. At that time, the
Treating diabetes early is a must!
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Treat diabetes as early as you can,” urges Dr. Willie T. Ong, an internist-cardiologist who’s an active consultant
Pulmonary embolism: That blood clots in the lungs
By Henrylito D. Tacio FORMER American Vice-President Dan Quayle never knew what hit him. He was promoting his memoir, Standing Firm, when he
Treating diabetes early is a must!
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Treat diabetes as early as you can,” urges Dr. Willie T. Ong, an internist-cardiologist who’s an active consultant
Colon cancer is not a death sentence if discovered early
By Henrylito D. Tacio Chadwick Boseman, who made a Hollywood splash when he portrayed the Marvel superhero in Black Panther, was diagnosed
Prostate cancer: Putting a finger on it
By Samuel Pimping As the third most prevalent type of cancer affecting 19.3% out of 100,000 Filipino men (Department of Health), prostate
Chronic Kidney Disease: Muted, but deadly
By Samuel Pimping June is National Kidney Month! These squishy, bean-shaped organs work day and night to filter out the bad stuff,
No smoking for a month
By Henrylito D. Tacio Every June, the country observes the National No-Smoking Month, as per Presidential Proclamation No. 183, s. 1993. The
Why not grow food instead of tobacco?
By Henrylito D. Tacio Stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops that could feed millions, the World Health Organization urges
Anemia strikes mostly women and children
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Anemia is a serious global public health problem,” says the Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO). It affects 571
Watch out for the dreaded dengue
By Henrylito D. Tacio Right now, the Philippines is experiencing the scorching heat of the sun. But after this, rainy days take