For the Love of Your Liver Protect yourself from Hepatitis A, B, and C
Much has been written about the resilient and dependable liver, an organ that functions efficiently and uncomplainingly as it fulfills over 500 tasks daily. So reliable is the liver that, if damaged, it can repair and regenerate itself by up to an astonishing 90 percent! “It is like your independent middle child that can […]
HIV in the Philippines: How early testing and treatment save lives
In the 1980s, a diagnosis of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) meant sure and imminent death. With no known treatment available, it was only a matter of time before HIV progressed into AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), leaving you with weeks, maybe months, to live. Thanks to antiretroviral therapy (ART), a combination of drugs taken daily […]
What you need to know about Dengue: Diagnosis, treatment, prevention
Dengue has become so prevalent in the Philippines, the mosquito-borne viral infection has already made its presence felt months ahead of the rainy season when it usually strikes. A March 2025 report from the Department of Health revealed that 62,313 cases of dengue were recorded from January to March—a whopping 73% increase from the same […]
Health Information Fatigue: A Hurdle in Pandemic Control
Information overload is a headache everyone must be wary of during the pandemic. Learn what it is about and how you can prevent it from happening to you.
