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My column last week (“Canned goods, instant noodles are killing us softly,” 08/10/19) apparently stirred up a hornet’s nest. I...
There’s a misconception that snoring loudly means one is having a deep, relaxing sleep, and that there’s nothing wrong with it.
Last week, I had the privilege to chair one of the plenary sessions at the annual convention of the European Society of Hypertension in Barcelona, Spain.
We’re almost addicted to cold drinks, even just water, during meals—what better way to end a good meal than flush everything down with a full glass of cold water.
When I got back to the clinic after a long absence a few weeks ago, a patient came for follow-up and proudly told me, “Doctor, I had fever and flu-like symptoms while you were abroad. I just took several capsules of an antibiotic and the fever was gone after a few days.”
You may not be taking “shabu,” cocaine or other substances, but you may unknowingly be a “drug user” or “drug pusher,” too.
We were recently invited to a party that had enticing desserts which obviously used all sorts of food coloring. Even for adults, artificial coloring makes food appealing—much more so for children.
Because of the Dengvaxia controversy, which has caused an exaggerated fear of the potential adverse effects of vaccinations, the government’s preventive health programs have taken a big hit.
First, we have to give credit where credit is due. President Duterte should be commended for not only immediately signing the Philippine Mental Health Law, or Republic Act 11036, but openly supporting it.
Last week we discussed the evolving concept that fats and oils, like coconut oil, may not be the major culprit behind clogged arteries that could lead to heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
