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Moringa oleifera or Malunggay is a plant that has been praised for its health benefits for thousands of years. It is very rich in healthy...

The recommended treatment for most acute injuries is referred to as the PRICE principle. This is an acronym for protection, rest, ice,...

Water. It’s one of the most important elements for all living things. Up to 60 percent of the human adult body is made of water. It’s...

Got a case of the sniffles? Chances are that your nose is running faster than a waterfall. Or maybe your nose feels all stuffed up,...

What you can do If you have a toothache, it’s important to figure out what’s at the root of your discomfort. From there, you can...

Key facts Hypertension ̶ or elevated blood pressure ̶ is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of heart,...

About two years ago, our province- and city-wide restrictions are labeled with Community Quarantine classifications. These were later...

There are several potential causes of sore eyes, ranging from dust in the eye to glaucoma. While it is possible for a person to treat...

If you've ever seen a movie where an actor has a heart attack, you've probably seen them clutch their chest, eyes rolling back, groaning...

Allergic rhinitis is the medical term for hay fever or allergies. You have an allergy when your body overreacts to things that don’t...

As far as COVID-19 variants go, “omicron” certainly grabs your attention. Its name alone sounds ominous. The World Health Organization...

MANILA— Angelika Ortega caught COVID-19 at the height of crucial recitations for law school in late August, just as the country was...

Fever occurs when a person’s body temperature rises above the normal range. Although fevers tend to be harmless, they can cause great...

What We Know about Omicron CDC has been collaborating with global public health and industry partners to learn about Omicron, as we...

New Year’s Eve is a festive occasion across the world, but Filipinos always put their own twist when it comes to celebrations. For...

Christmas is approaching, and we all know what that means—veering away from our usual eating habits and possibly making food decisions...

Gout is a painful form of arthritis that develops when an excess of uric acid builds up and forms crystals in your joints. The condition...

What Is Low Blood Pressure? Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure (less than 90/60). A blood pressure reading appears as...

Nearsightedness and farsightedness are very common — but essentially opposite — types of vision problems. The biggest difference between...

Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS or Fasting Glucose) A test that measures blood sugar levels. Elevated levels are associated with diabetes and...