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Medical experts are discouraging the public from undergoing antibody tests after receiving the vaccine.
Having antibody tests after COVID-19 vaccination is deemed unnecessary as it will only show vain results. Medical experts suggest to the public not to get antibody tests for one’s antibody count does not accurately reflect the level of immunity to the fatal virus. In addition, they state that there are several factors to take into account, such as cellular response...
Living in Noisy Areas Increases the Risk of Ischemic Stroke
Every year the number of people moving to live in urban areas increases as more and more are drawn to the opportunities they have to offer. But, here is another reason to consider settling in rural areas instead. According to a research recently done by scientists from the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) and doctors from Hospital del...
Mekeni Recalls Meat Products Amidst Reports of African Swine Fever
Meat products company Mekeni recently announced the recall of its pork products after a report showing some processed foods were positive for the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus. According to the company, the said move was a ‘voluntary recall’ to ensure that they alleviate the possibility that their products may be carriers of ASF. Their products are scheduled to undergo...
HIV Prevention Pill Now Available in the Philippines
The Philippines is among one of the countries with the fastest growing HIV cases in the world. Thus, it is a relief that a pill that prevents the spread of human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is now accessible in the country. The HIV Prevention Pill is medically called the pre-exposure prophylaxis pill or PrEP. This pill was previously...
FREE Dialysis treatment for Filipinos: Bill No. 1329 FILED
Senator Sonny Angara calls for a wider access to free dialysis treatment for Filipinos living in the provinces. Amid the rising number of Filipinos diagnosed with renal failure, many are unable to undergo dialysis due to its inaccessibility and high cost in the rural areas. Angara urges his colleagues to support his bill and create a Constitutional mandate to make...
Child got HFMD possibly from Mall playhouse
A Facebook post from a Filipina mother has gone viral after she warns the other parents about letting their kids play in playhouses. Madelyn Bercasio Gurango claimed that her son contracted Hand Foot and Mouth Disease after he played in a playhouse. Gurango shared that she took her son in a mall’s playhouse as her reward for his recovering health...
How Registered Nurses Can Apply For PhilHealth Accreditation
To recognize the huge contributions of Filipino nurses in public health services, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has announced that registered nurses in the country may now apply for accreditation as providers of maternity care, newborn care and normal spontaneous delivery packages in accredited birthing homes. PhilHealth has called on registered nurses to become professional health care providers for...
Must Know Free Medicines for Hypertensive and Diabetic Filipinos
The holiday season has long been over. Wasn’t it nice to relax away from your workplace and escape the stress of traffic jams?You were able to sleep longer, binge watch K-dramas and eat all you can. Paella, lechon and hams have been heartily consumed as you spent another Christmas and New Year with family and friends. Yes! Food will...
Do Not Let Sadness Swallow You For It Can Kill; Stay Happy
Feeling anxious and sad is a normal part of life. However, if the anxiety and sadness lasts for more than two weeks or so, it may be a symptom of depression. Depression is linked to lots of health issues such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and panic disorders. John E Mayer, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and the author of Family...
How Illegal Drugs Can Ruin Your Life; Don’t Let It Drag You Down
In any way, there is not a single benefit that you can get from illegal drugs! This is the reason why it has been banned in some countries, like in the Philippines. It does not only ruin you but it also ruins the people around you. But how does it affect our health? Illegal drugs can cause hallucinations which makes...
