Prolonged sitting can cause premature deaths
Many activities in the modern world involve sitting: working at an office, watching TV and driving are just a few. It turns out that sedentary behavior like this, according to…
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common condition that causes persistent or frequent pains in the wrist and hand, especially after protracted use of…
Canadian is first human case of H7N9 bird flu confirmed in North America
A Canadian woman who recently returned from China has become the first North American documented to have the H7N9 bird flu, the Canadian government said Monday, Jan. 26, according to…
Boy’s death is first case of brain-eating amoeba in tap water, study says
Researchers have confirmed that the death of a 4-year-old Louisiana boy was caused by a microorganism called Naegleria fowleri, which digests neural tissues. The boy, Drake Smith Jr., spent most…
A good conscience is the best pillow
Everyday seems to be a constant struggle to decide between what is right and wrong, in small ways that nobody ever sees. You win one day and lose the next…
Study shows dementia ‘link’ to common over-the-counter drugs
A new study from the JAMA Internal Medicine journal has linked commonly used medicines, including over-the-counter treatments for conditions such as insomnia and hay-fever, to dementia. Medical experts say that…
Soybean workers suffer genetic damage from exposure to Monsanto agrochemicals
Soybean workers exposed to agrochemicals found in Monsanto biocides and herbicides experience cell damage and elevated DNA, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal Mutation Research/Genetic…
Study shows drinking coffee reduces melanoma risk
A new study published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that drinking coffee could reduce the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by…
The challenge of Filipinos’ devotion to the Black Nazarene
I FOUND myself in the middle of a wave of people, mostly young men, parading barefoot the image of Black Nazarene. We were like bees or small fishes swarming around…
HealthCare.gov sharing data, AP reports
HealthCare.gov, the government’s health insurance website, is sharing users’ data with private companies, according to a recent report from the Associated Press. Specifically what type of information is shared or…
An evening for scribes and lensmen with Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim
IT is said that when God wanted to separate light from darkness, day and night were created. When media men had a similar itch, they simply bonded together. Since then,…
Female breast enlarger
What makes up the breasts? Breast tissues in either female or male are practically nothing but adipose (fat) tissues. The size, shape, appearance and physiology, just like the rest of…
Of faith and resilience
During the recent papal visit in the Philippines, Filipino Catholics have once again displayed its religious devotion. According to previous reports, Asia is recognized as “one of the great frontiers”…
When they grow too old to dream
THIS little piece takes us, not just to a place, but into the minds and hearts of those, who are in their twilight years, in a society that glorified youth….
Pope Francis’ challenge to bishops, priests and the religious
POPE Francis spoke as a revolutionary reformer in his homily when he celebrated his first Mass in the Philippines at the Manila Cathedral on Friday, Jan 16. Tender but challenging…
Non-profit makes affordable art classes available in La Habra
A NON-PROFIT organization is bringing low-cost visual and performing arts workshops to the city of La Habra, Calif. Oasis Center International, kicked off the 2015 La Habra Community Arts Program…
Upgrade your health, wealth, & wellness in 2015
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” –Abraham Lincoln As the Small Business Specialist/Coach at SIPA, I work with clients aspiring to be entrepreneurs. They come…
Rice & Shine pop-up brunch brings Filipino soul food to Los Angeles
When one thinks of Filipino breakfast, items like pandesal, champorado, or variations of silog come to mind. But, how about an Adobo fried chicken on top of a garlic rice waffle? Or…
The season for dance lovers
THIS is not the column one usually pursues. There was no edge to it, no compelling plot, no dynamic change. It is about a lot of ballroom dancers with bundles of…
Mark Gonjoran and his relentless scuffles with unbounded cataclysmic trials
(Part 2 of 3) (PART 1 in a capsule: Some people were born way beyond the poverty level and could survive their disheartening way of life but for somebody whose…
Acupuncture: A sticky issue
What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a Chinese method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and improve bodily functions by inserting super fine needles into precise acupuncture points in…
A father’s legacy
THIRTY one years ago, my husband left me. He died, leaving a house fill of daughters, young and adorable, innocent, with the world on their side. In the face of…
Gearing up for the Papal visit
The Philippines is gearing up for the arrival of Pope Francis on Thursday, January 15. Drivers, newscasters, government officials, street vendors, Catholics, non-Catholics and just about everyone in the country…
New system converts human waste into drinking water
HUMAN feces may be part of the answer to addressing sanitation issues that cause thousands of deaths each year. A new system called the Omniprocessor, developed by Janicki Industries Inc….
Female power
THE Fil-Am community, characteristically controlled by men, is highly-motivated by independent women. They pursue common goods and interests over coffee or meals, largely conceived, created, produced events. Call it female…
Mark Gonjoran and his relentless scuffles with unbounded cataclysmic trials
(Part 1 of 3) A second chance at life An unidentifiable energy kept him whirling down into an unfathomed depth where a strange ray of light from the tunnel’s end…
Study finds eating oatmeal will give you longer life
A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health suggests that eating a small bowl of oatmeal everyday may be the secret to a longer life. The long-term study,…
Domestic violence is barbaric
“My husband hit me, and this is not the first time he physically and verbally abused me.” “Seventy-seven celebrities have been charged with domestic abuse in the USA.” “Emmy award…
Geo Ed Rebucas, Jared Martin, and friends welcome 2015 with a bang!
FOR most hopeless romantics, music is the wine that fills the cup of silence… serving as therapeutic solvent that liquefies perplexities and purifies hatred. Still according to the prolific German…
Mango Mix: Vigan joins the New 7 Wonders Cities
Once again, Filipinos have something to be proud of. Vigan made it to the New7Wonders Cities. New7Wonders Founder-President Bernard Weber officially announced the provisional voting results of the campaign on…