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Beat Diabetes: Top Foods and Tips for a Healthy, Balanced Lifestyle
19
Jun
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Beat Diabetes: Top Foods and Tips for a Healthy, Balanced Lifestyle

Preventing diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes, involves lifestyle changes that focus on diet, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight. Here are some strategies and alternative food choices that can help in preventing diabetes: Strategies to Prevent Diabetes Maintain a Healthy Weight: Losing even a small amount of weight can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes. Aim for a Body Mass Index (BMI) within the healthy range (18.5-24.9). Stay Physically Active: Engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week. Incorporate strength training exercises at least twice a week. Eat a…
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Rabies Concerns Rise: Health Officials Monitor Canine Infections
16
Jun
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Rabies Concerns Rise: Health Officials Monitor Canine Infections

Manila, Philippines - June 17, 2024 Health authorities are on high alert as concerns over rabies infections in dogs have escalated across the country. Reports indicate a notable increase in cases, prompting urgent measures to protect public health and safety. Current Situation As of today, veterinary clinics and local health departments have reported a surge in canine rabies cases. The spike has raised alarms among pet owners and communities, highlighting the critical need for awareness and preventive measures. Public Health Response The Department of Health (DOH) has initiated a comprehensive vaccination campaign aimed at controlling the spread of rabies. "Prevention…
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The Science of Love: How Intimacy Enhances Relationship Health
16
Jun
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The Science of Love: How Intimacy Enhances Relationship Health

June 16, 2024 – As society continues to navigate the complexities of modern relationships, recent studies underscore the profound health benefits of intimacy for couples. Researchers highlight how regular physical and emotional connection can significantly improve overall well-being and strengthen bonds. Key Findings and Insights Recent research published in leading journals reveals compelling insights into the role of intimacy in relationship health. Experts emphasize that regular sexual activity releases endorphins and oxytocin, commonly known as the "love hormone," which promote feelings of happiness, reduce stress levels, and foster emotional connection between partners. Moreover, intimate relationships have been linked to improved…
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DOH Reports Slight Decline in Dengue Cases from May to June
15
Jun
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DOH Reports Slight Decline in Dengue Cases from May to June

The Department of Health (DOH) announced today a slight decline in dengue cases across the Philippines, marking a positive trend from May to June 2024. This decrease comes after intensive efforts by health authorities to combat the spread of the mosquito-borne disease through heightened public awareness and preventive measures. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire highlighted the drop in reported cases, attributing the improvement to effective community engagement and the implementation of comprehensive vector control strategies. "We are encouraged by the recent data showing a decrease in dengue infections. This reflects our collective efforts in maintaining clean environments and promoting proactive…
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Court Grants Police Access to Chinese ‘Spy’ Devices”
14
Jun
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Court Grants Police Access to Chinese ‘Spy’ Devices”

In a pivotal development, the Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 148 has granted the Philippine National Police (PNP) authority to examine the communication equipment and gadgets seized from Yuhang Liu, a Chinese national arrested under suspicion of espionage. Liu, apprehended last month in Makati City for illegal possession of firearms and suspected communication hacking devices, faces intensified scrutiny following the issuance of a warrant to disclose computer data (WDCD). This authorization empowers the PNP's Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) to conduct a forensic examination. Colonel Jean Fajardo, PNP's public information office chief, confirmed that the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) will…
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Benguet farmers are forced to give away carrots due to price drops
03
Jan
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Benguet farmers are forced to give away carrots due to price drops

Benguet farmers were compelled to give away their free carrots, whose farmgate price had fallen to P1 per kilogram. Local traders attributed the decline in the price of highland veggies on the overabundance of illegal crops. Carrots were given away for free in Benguet, especially in Baguio City, according to vegetable trader Lorna Menzi of La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post in a radio broadcast. Menzi stated, "In various barangays, the medium and small sized (carrots) were released and given for free." "This has been the situation ever since the influx of illegal carrots, as consumers prefer large carrots," she continued.…
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Experts advise decision-makers to prioritize health when discussing climate change
27
Nov
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Experts advise decision-makers to prioritize health when discussing climate change

Southeast Asian health experts emphasized that as global warming offers immediate and serious risks to human health, health should be at the center of any conversation on climate change. The World Health Organization has identified climate change as the "single biggest threat facing humanity," with far-reaching implications for human health beyond its well-researched effects on the environment and ecology. Extreme weather events that cause fatalities, such as cyclones and prolonged heat waves, are fueled by the climate crisis and contribute to the spread of infectious diseases that are vector-, food-, and water-borne. Disasters brought on by climate change and the…
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Death of Health Undersecretary Cascolan
25
Nov
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Death of Health Undersecretary Cascolan

Camilo "Pikoy" Cascolan, a former head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and undersecretary of health, passed suddenly on Friday, according to his family. He was fifty-nine. "On behalf of our family, I announce with great grief and heavy heart the demise of my beloved father, Ret. Gen. Camilo Pancratius Pascua Cascolan, who served as the Department of Health's undersecretary and as the former chief of the Philippine National Police. His son Jiro Cascolan posted on Facebook that his father "peacefully left this world this afternoon, November 24, 2023 at 5:28 pm, surrounded by his loving family." In October of…
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Things you should avoid. Way Para Mabuntis
27
Oct
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Things you should avoid. Way Para Mabuntis

When it comes to getting ready for pregnancy, women frequently receive conflicting information. While many of us want for a pleasant and comfortable pregnancy, there can be a lot of pressure to look ideal both before and after conception. It's critical to keep in mind that every pregnancy experience is different and that there is no one-size-fits-all method. Regardless of whether we achieve our ideal pregnancy, we must prepare for this thrilling adventure. These are some suggested actions to get ready to become parents. Pursuing a pregnancy? Five suggestions to get ready for motherhood Begin with a nutritious diet.A nutritious…
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Can a new law address the crisis of teenage pregnancy in the Philippines?
27
Oct
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Can a new law address the crisis of teenage pregnancy in the Philippines?

Expanding access to contraception is a possibility. Education and better health care are also essential. A new law seeks to reduce teenage pregnancies MALAYALA — A new bill that might revolutionize the fight against teen pregnancies in the Philippines is making its way through Congress. Proponents hope it will spark a broader effort to address this "national social emergency." The goal of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill, which was passed by the House in September and is currently in the Senate, is to increase access to sexual and reproductive health services, such as contraception, in this predominantly Catholic nation where…
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