Dengue Fever

Dengue Fever in the Philippines

My first encounter with Dengue fever was back in 1994 when a former bandmate contracted the virus. The funny thing is that we were told he had been enchanted by dwarves because the previous days, we were hanging out near an open canal that was said to house malignant mythical creatures. Of course, being young, […]

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cobra antivenom

Do We Have Enough Antivenom in the Philippines?

The discovery of three new king cobra species, one of which is endemic to the Philippines, raises the question: “do we have enough antivenom in the Philippines?” The answer: “no” But this shortage is not just felt in the Philippines but all over the world. The good news is that antivenom development is very active […]

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What’s the Importance of Dental Health?

The importance of dental health cannot be overstated, as it impacts not only our oral well-being but also our overall health and quality of life. Here are some things about dental health everyone needs to know about: Promotes Overall Physical Health Good oral health is linked to better overall health. Poor dental health has been […]

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Rabies is Still a Health Concern in the Philippines

Rabies remains a significant public health issue in the Philippines. The country has one of the highest incidences of rabies in Southeast Asia. Dogs are the primary source of human rabies cases in the Philippines, with most infections occurring in rural and peri-urban areas. Another reason why we have so many dog-related cases in the […]

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The Ozempic Diet – Does it Really Work?

By now you’ve probably heard of the Ozempic diet. The question is: does it work? As someone who’s currently doing it, I’d say it’s pretty much effective for me. But it’s not really supposed to be a stand-alone solution if you have weight issues. I’ll explain more. Disclaimer: I’m currently on my 3rd shot. This […]

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