Category: Health

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…

Following various phone and smartwatch apps (Fitbits, fitness trackers, etc.), people have been focusing on taking 10,000 steps a day. New studies showed that all we need is 7,000 steps…

Dr. Eustaquio (Boy) Abay, a retired Mayo-trained Fil-Am neurosurgeon in Wichita, Kansas, together with Philippine Secretary of Health, Teodoro Javier Herbosa, other medical and civic leaders in the Philippines, and…

My wife, Farida, a retired Pediatrician, sent me the alarming medical paper entitled “Why are colorectal, other GI cancers, on the rise in younger people?” The obvious first question is…

Most cancers, in general, are caused by the body’s repeated exposure to harmful chemicals in our environment. These include tobacco, alcohol, and all dangerous ingredients in common household cleansing agents,…

When people turn 65, many face a shift in their health insurance coverage. Some may feel unsettled or frustrated to find out that their Medicaid coverage ends. In this month’s…

CAN tubal ligation be reversed? Ligation of the fallopian tubes, performed for birth control, can be reversed to allow pregnancy to take place, depending on how long a segment of…

MAN’S ingenuity and cleverness are once again making a quantum leap for the betterment of mankind. And progress promotes even greater and more wonderful progress. The United States  National Institute…

MANILA — A tropical escape to the Philippines typically promises sunny skies, island breezes, and warm welcomes. But this April, the “warmth” is breaking records. As of this week, the…

What You Need to Know About Hantavirus, Prevention Tips, and How to Keep Pests Away LOS ANGELES—A recent high-profile hantavirus case has thrust this rare but deadly disease back into…

FOOD we eat can lift our mood and support our mental health. Eating chocolates or our favorite sweets induces the secretion of happy hormones in us. Those hormones include endorphins,…

In this column, we will aim to raise awareness about osteoporosis, highlighting the importance of early screening and timely diagnosis, with a special focus on older women in the Asian…

Recognized for transforming how international nurses are hired, paid, and integrated into U.S. healthcare Virginia Beach, VA – March 2025 – Alere Care Solutions, a leader in ethical international nurse…