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Health & Nutrition

October 16

Pregnant Meghan Markle Duchess of Sussex Protection From Zika

There's no vaccine yet to protect pregnant women and their unborn babies from the Zika virus.

Yes, the Internet called it all right when at least a month before it was officially announced, many followers of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, began to wonder if she was pregnant especially after she wore the blue dress above to
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June 10

This Is the Most Dangerous Time During Pregnancy to Have the Zika Virus

Plus, Jake Ejercito’s lawyer optimistic about joint custody case, see Joel Cruz' third set of twins, and more!

Zika infection in the first trimester is more likely to cause Birth defects in babiesA new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that Zika infection during the first trimester of pregnancy puts an unborn baby most
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April 18

Another Type of Mosquito Could Carry Zika -- And PH Also Has It

It's the same mosquito that's responsible for many chikungunya outbreaks all over the world.

The World Health Organization (WHO) may have lifted the mosquito-born virus' "global emergency" tag, but it doesn't mean the Zika virus no longer poses a threat to public health. In fact, scientists and doctors are only starting to know the severity of
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April 6

MOA Arena Debutante and Family May Have Spent Nearly 5M for the Party

Plus, Marlon Stockinger celebrates birthday with Pia Wurtzbach amidst paternity issue, VP Leni Robredo's daughter gets into Harvard and Oxford, and more!

MOA Arena debutante and family could have spent nearly P5M for the partyThe first ever debutante to hold her party at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena, Dian Seranilla, has taken the Internet by storm, and most of us are left in
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December 14

Marian, Dingdong, and Zia Receive First Award As A Family

Plus, Donita Rose reveals reason for split from husband, Rufa Mae Quinto describes Baby Alexandria's 4D ultrasound photo, and more!

1. Marian, Dingdong, and Zia receive first award as a familyThe 65th OFW Gawad Parangal gave recognition to Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, and Baby Zia as the "Most Popular Family in the Showbiz Industry," a first for the actors and their year-old
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October 31

Jake and Ellie Are Adorable in Their Halloween Costumes!

And there's another reason why it's the sweetest holiday to date for the two. Plus, Scarlet Snow is now the most followed Filipino celebri-tot on Instagram, Macky Mathay finally confirms relationship with Sunshine Cruz, and more!
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October 15

Avi Siwa Says She Is Ready Take Vina Morales's BF to Court

The single mom is crying foul over his insufficient child support. Plus, a mom breastfeeds on live TV, DOH confirms two new Zika cases, and more.
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October 4

ICYMI: Same-sex Marriage Bill To Be Filed In Philippine Congress

Plus, Joseph Bitangcol and wife welcome their first baby, Zika virus has more ill effects on babies beyond microcephaly, and more!

1. Bill on same-sex marriage to be filed in CongressHouse Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez is drafting a bill that supports same-sex marriage. At a news conference, he said that it is to show his respect for and uphold the dignity of the LGBT
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September 27

Pregnant Woman Gets Infected by Zika in Cebu

This is the first recorded case of a pregnant woman infected in the country, bringing the total number of Zika cases to 12.

The country's first case of a pregnant woman infected with the Zika virus has now been recorded over the weekend in the Cebu province.According to the Department of Health (DOH), the patient is a 22-year-old woman who is 19 weeks pregnant. Fortunately,
Health & Nutrition

September 23

Preggos, This Can Be Your Best Protection Against Zika

With Zika cases expected to rise, we can--and should--all use this to protect our family from mosquito bites.

As of the month of September, 2016, there is now a total of nine reported cases of Zika in the Philippines recorded this year, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Six were added to the previous three last Tuesday, September 20.
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September 19

DOH to Pregnant Women: Avoid Travel to Iloilo

If you're pregnant, DOH has released an advisory asking you to stay away.

In an advisory, Dr. Marlyn Convocar, Western Visayas regional director of Department of Health (DOH-Region 6) stated, "Pregnant women, in any trimester, should consider postponing travel to Iloilo City."Dr. Convocar said there is "an ongoing local transmission of mosquito-borne Zika virus."The Zika
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September 7

Top of the Morning: Here's a Sneak Peek of Paula Peralejo's Maternity Shoot

Plus, watch highlights of Mariel Rodriguez's dream baby shower, UP is back in world's top 400 universities, and more!

1. Sneak Peek: Paula Peralejo's maternity photo shoot Former actress Paula Peralejo-Fernandez is currently in the third trimester of her first pregnancy, and is expecting a baby boy. The owner and writer behind the travel blog Paula The Explorer and her husband,
Your Health

September 6

What Should You Do if You Suspect a Zika Infection

The Philippines first case was a 15-year-old boy in Cebu in 2012. This year, five cases were already reported: one woman from Iloilo City and four foreign nationals who tested positive for the Zika virus after traveling to PH.

After Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia confirmed the presence of the Zika virus in their respective countries, the Philippines recently reported its sixth confirmed Zika case, a 45-year-old married woman from Iloilo who has no travel history to any country where Zika is
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September 3

Are Insecticides Safe To Use? + Questions on Preventing Mosquito-borne Diseases Answered

Protect your family from the Zika virus, chikungunya and dengue by eliminating the source.

News about the Zika virus spreading in these parts of the world is causing a lot of us to worry about our families' health, not only because of the dreaded effects of the virus to pregnant women and their unborn babies, but
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September 2

Top of the Morning: Did Gab Valenciano and Tricia Centenera Split After First Year of Marriage?

Plus, Patrick Garcia undergoes drug test, new Beauty and the Beast movie teaser, and more!

1. Did Gab Valenciano and Tricia Centenera split after first year of marraige? Rebuilding, because I don't tolerate cheaters. pic.twitter.com/3kLGwvmfDALord. My heart is fully yours. Mend it with your goodness. Complete me with your love. In this sincere brokenness, may you be
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September 1

How You Can Help Prevent the Zika Virus From Spreading in PH

Crowded urban areas like Manila makes it easy for people to get infected. Here's what you can do to keep your family--and pregnant women--safe.

Just a few months after the approval of the dengue vaccine was announced to the world, there's another rising threat slowly and silently making its ways across the globe.Earlier this year, the Zika virus was declared by the World Health Organization as
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August 26

Hong Kong Reports Its First Case of the Zika Virus

Officials report that they are carrying out containment procedures to prevent its spread.

The government of Hong Kong has reported its first ever case of a Zika virus infection, yesterday, August 25. "The patient is a 38-year-old woman with good past health. She has developed joint pain and red eyes since August 20," according to a statement from
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July 22

Top of the Morning: Watch Scarlet Snow's Morning Lessons!

Plus, Toni Gonzaga talks about fear of giving birth, meet "Tatay Digong" and more!

1. Morning lessons from Scarlet Snow! Hayden Kho is gushing about fatherhood, and we can't blame him--Scarlet Snow is proving herself to be adorable and bright! "I am fully convinced that having and raising a child is perhaps the greatest earthly blessing
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June 21

Top of the Morning: In Photos: Baby Lilly Feather's Dedication

Plus, Mariel Rodriguez practices singing her lullaby for baby, Monopoly musical is in the works, and more!

1. John Prats and Isabel Oli welcome Lilly Feather into the Christian worldOn Father's Day this year, John Prats and Isabel Oli welcomed their two-month-old daughter Lilly Feather into the Christian world. Celebrities who joined them in the special occasion were Feather's
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April 14

Confirmed: Zika Virus Causes Microcephaly and Other Birth Defects

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed one of our worst fears about the Zika virus.

Photo from nbcnews.comThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that the Zika virus causes microcephaly and other fetal brain defects, according to a new report released on Wednesday, April 13.The Zika virus was suspected as the cause for

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