Pagtaas ng kaso ng chikungunya, binabantayan rin sa San Andres

Written by Paul Jaysent Fos | Romblon News

Maliban sa sakit na dengue, binabantayan rin ngayon ng Rural Health Unit ang pagdami ng mga pasyenteng may chikungunya, isang uri rin ng virus na dala ng mga lamok.

Ayon sa San...

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Consult doctor, don't self medicate vs. leptospirosis: DOH

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Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has advised the public to immediately consult a physician if they see symptoms of leptospirosis, noting to never attempt to self medicate.

“Let us not self...

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DOH warns public of leptospirosis, with onset of rainy season

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With the onset of rainy season, the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday warned the public about wading through flood, especially those with cuts or abrasions on their skin as they are prone to...

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Health Office pinaghahandaan na ang dengue season

Written by Paul Jaysent Fos | Romblon News

Pinaghahandaan na ng Provincial Health Office ng Romblon ang posibleng pagkakaroon muli ng mga pasyente na tinamaan ng dengue lalo pa ngayong dengue season o panahon ng tag-ulan.

Ito ang...

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Sleep quantity, quality linked to heart health in adolescents: study

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Both the quantity and quality of sleep in adolescents had significant effects on aspects of cardiovascular health such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels and abdominal fat deposition, according...

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Sunshine might help improve memory

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Always forgetting things? A new Chinese study suggests you might need more outdoor activity and exposure to sunlight to improve your memory.

Scientists at the University of Science and Technology...

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Newly-signed Mental Health Law has best features: advocates

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Mental health advocates on Friday said that the final version of the mental health bill that was passed and signed into law this week has the best features and representing the different concerns...

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E-cigs not a way to quit smoking: Pulmonologist

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Smokers who want to quit the habit should never consider electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) as an option or a choice.

E-cigs are battery-operated devices that people use to inhale an aerosol, which...

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