Category: Health

Heavy and long-term use of marijuana has the potential to cause lung cancer. CBDs (cannabinoids) are chemical compounds found within the cannabis sativa plant. Marijuana high-potency products (oils, edibles, concentrates)…

Our readers inspire us to continue our research into clinical subjects that aim to guide the public toward achieving a healthy lifestyle and longevity in their natural course. Here are some of the…

The new United States Dietary Guidelines, anticipated worldwide,  were announced by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on January 7, 2026. Basically, it emphasized consumption of “real food,” more protein, healthy fats,…

New studies revealed the potential health benefits of coffee, more specifically, on its positive effects on lowering the risk for chronic disease and on longevity. One study “suggests that consuming…

The devastating statistics about deaths from colon cancer have put the spotlight on a dreaded disease, which, today, could be detected early with a relatively simple diagnostic regimen, which includes…

The holidays may be behind us, but their physical effects, among others, will linger a while. Medically speaking, it is actually a time for “damage control” for those of us…

Out of the 195 countries around the world, 160 celebrate Christmas, invariably, honoring the birth of the Prince of Peace, Santo Niño, which took place between 6 and 4 BC,…

Do cellphone radiation shields work? Billions of people in at least 160 nations around the world will be calling and texting Christmas greetings, and cellphones will be extraordinarily busy during…

As far as health is concerned, the majority, if not all, of us want the best health minus the sacrifices needed to achieve it effectively and safely. We want to be…

 You and I are social animals. Our two-legged and four-legged friends are also “social” creatures. They are usually in pairs or in herds. Like us, humans, these animals apparently also…

Part II – Conclusion          Last week, we took our readers on a journey back to the year 1628, almost 400 years ago, when blood circulation, as we know it today,…

Top brands, beloved celebrities including National Outreach Director for St. Jude join in the 22nd year of this holiday tradition to raise funds for lifesaving research and treatment of childhood…

As the world ushers in the age of Artificial Intelligence, allow me to take you back in time to revisit some of the great moments in medical science, which made…

Except for infectious, congenital diseases, and rarer maladies, the most common major illnesses today are caused by four main risk factors, for which I have coined the acronym: TABA, the Filipino word…

Women on high doses of testosterone get back their sex drive, and then some. Many of them describe themselves to be “resurrected and on fire,” with new, extremely enhanced libido, craving for…

Sex enhancers There are so many sex aids which come in herbal potions, pills, lotion, gel, and juices, including ginseng and similar herbs. Studies have shown that the best results for those…

Since COVID-19 was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, and the first case in the United States was reported by the CDC on January 20, 2020, in Washington…

About 90,000 individuals are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in the United States each year. In the Philippines, thousands of new cases are detected annually, with a prevalence of around…

An 8-year study among individuals 35 and older revealed a link between sugar substitutes and brain health. Those using artificial sweeteners showed a 62 percent faster decline in overall thinking…

CARSON CITY, Nev. (Oct 1, 2025): This October, Nevada Health Link’s navigators/assisters will be out in the community at over 20 events sharing health insurance information ahead of the Open Enrollment Period,…

Today, we are answering sensitive questions about sex during pregnancy emailed to us by our readers over the years.  We strongly believe that a frank discussion of any medical issue,…

Recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and supporting affected families like Hazel’s. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on…

In previous columns, we wrote that soft drinks (which I call “liquid candy”), cola or uncola, diet or regular, or in any other form, are, by and large, unhealthy, especially…

In the United States, the new changes in the policies for COVID-19 vaccines brought on by Health Secretary Robert J. Kennedy, Jr., have created misunderstanding and confusion among the American people and even…

Common problems among air travelers More than 17.5 million  Americans traveled by air during the Labor Day weekend. Worldwide, the average number of people flying is about 13.2 million a day, or around 4.8…

Currently, there is a mosquito-borne epidemic in Guangdong Province in China, with about 8,000 cases of Chikungunya viral infections (first started mid-June), reported on July 26, 2025, mostly in Foshan…

The toxicity of marijuana (leaves and flowers of Cannabis) has been dangerously underestimated, especially its association with cancer. This false “innocence” is now being challenged by new studies. Recent findings…