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Your Health

September 26

Nipah Virus Outbreak FAQs; Health Expert Not Worried

Here's everything you need to know about the Nipah virus.

Kerala, a state in southern India is currently dealing with an outbreak of the Nipah virus. Local reports say that two people have died and hundreds of residents are being tested. No new positive cases have been recorded since September 23. Schools
Labor & Childbirth

September 25

Lovely Abella, Benj Manalo Share Birth Story

A lot has happened since she gave birth to her son last September 15.

Lovely Abella and Benj Manalo shared their birth story on September 22, the day the dancer and businessowner revealed that she underwent an operation after giving birth to their first child together.In their vlog, Benj documented their journey to meeting Liam Emmanuel,
Your Kid’s Health

October 15

Pinworms: Its Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, And Prevention

These tiny, white, parasitic worms are highly contagious.

Thanks to COVID-19, children now know the importance of handwashing, which experts consider as one of the best ways to reduce the risk of infection. But even as the pandemic rages, the coronavirus is not the only illness we should be wary
Your Health

February 10

How To Protect Yourself From Coronavirus When You’re On A Flight

Health professionals say masks and sanitizing wipes might not be necessary.

Ever since the outbreak of the 2019-nCoV, people have been taking measures to protect themselves from getting infected, like wearing face masks when going outdoors or in transit. Furthermore, some governments and airlines have been imposing travel restrictions or canceling flights to impede
Your Kid’s Health

October 8

Meningococcemia Cases and Deaths in the Philippines

Four of the deaths came from Batangas province.

Despite the rising cases of meningococcemia in the country, the Department of Health clarifies there is no outbreak for the disease just yet. However, there are are already 169 cases of meningococcemia so far this year, a four-percent increase from the 162
Your Kid’s Health

September 3

Meningococcemia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Meningococcemia is a life-threatening bacterial infection of the bloodstream.

The Department of Health (DOH) in the Davao region confirmed Tuesday, September 3, 2019, that a 4-year-old died of meningococcemia in Davao city last Friday, August 30. Meningococcemia is a bacterial infection of the bloodstream that is potentially life-threatening.In an official statement posted
Baby

May 27

Group B Streptococcus Infection in 6-Week-Old Filipino Baby

The baby had meningitis, sepsis, and pneumonia.

Patty Torres Igot, 34, had rushed her 6-week-old son, Manu, to the emergency room in late March 2019 after his temperature spiked to 39.4°C. Doctors were quick to diagnose he had the flu.“[Manu] didn’t exhibit any symptoms before his temperature just literally shot up.
Baby

May 17

Group B Strep Infection in Preggos and Babies

This bacterial infection may be harmless for pregnant women, but it can be fatal for newborns.

In 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a study that showed the bacteria Group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes an estimated 150,000 preventable stillbirths and infant deaths yearly. More than 27 million women worldwide are carriers of the bacteria without even knowing
Your Kid’s Health

March 24

Pigsa sa Balat at Mga Dapat Gawin Para Malunasan Ito

Kailangan bang magpatingin sa doktor kapag ikaw ay may pigsa?

Tuwing summer, may mga paalala mula sa Department of Health (DOH) hinggil sa mga sakit na maaaring dumapo sa mga bata. Kabilang dito ang bulutong (chicken pox), sore eyes, sunburn, heat stroke, measles (tigdas), at rabies. May mga impormasyon ding inilalabas ang DOH
Your Kid’s Health

February 15

Herd Immunity Protects Children Who Cannot Be Vaccinated

It's called herd immunity, and it offers protection for children who cannot be vaccinated.

We have good reason (and science backs us up) why we're pushing for children to complete their vaccines. Viruses, like the one that causes measles, and bacteria can travel quickly through a community and make people sick. But when enough people in
Your Kid’s Health

February 8

How to Prevent Measles Plus Symptoms and Treatment

The measles outbreak has also spread in other parts of Luzon and Visayas.

The Department of Health (DOH) announced Thursday, February 7, 2019, that the measles outbreak has spread to more areas in Luzon and Visayas with more than 1,500 cases and 26 deaths reported, according to CNN Philippines.According to the DOH, there were 441
Baby

December 13

Thrush in Baby Mouth: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

It may be thrush and symptoms include red oral lesions and fussiness while feeding.

You've probably noticed times when your newborn baby's tongue is covered with white patches and dismissed this as milk residue. You may have tried to wipe or brush it off, to no avail. If this is the case, and you notice that
Your Kid’s Health

May 17

Mom's Intuition About Her Daughter's Fever Saved Her Child's Life

Her 4-year-old daughter got sick days after swimming in a pool.

A mom's intuition turned out to be right, and it led to the timely treatment of her daughter from a severe bacterial lung infection that she got from swimming in a pool. Mom Lacey Grace told The Washington Post that 4-year-old Elianna was
Your Kid’s Health

January 26

8-Year-Old Dies From 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria After Falling Off His Bike

It started as a minor injury that quickly became a tragedy for this family.

Mere days after falling off his bike, an 8-year-old died from a severely infected cut on his leg that was caused by a rare “flesh-eating” bacteria. People reported that Sara Hebard’s son Liam was riding his bike in the driveway of the family's home in Oregon,
Health & Nutrition

September 29

A Severe Infection During Pregnancy May Raise Autism Risk

The new study shows certain strains of bacteria in the digestive tract may lead to behaviors resembling autism.

We know that when pregnant women get sick, it’s not only their bodies that get affected but the developing baby in their belly as well. Illnesses like the German measles, chicken pox, hepatitis B, and Zika can cause grave consequences like birth
Health & Nutrition

June 16

Fever During Pregnancy May Increase Baby's Risk of Autism

The link appears to be stronger if the mom had it during her second trimester of pregnancy.

Scientists continue to dig deep for the cause of one of the most common special-needs conditions: the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Currently, there is no known cause for ASD. But many experts believe that it is a genetic condition that develops during early
News

March 11

Women in Long-Term Relationships at Increasing Risk for HIV

They are getting infected through husbands or boyfriends who inject drugs or had multiple sex partners. Often, these women discover they have HIV after prenatal exams.

Photo by Veejay Villafranca for the Pulitzer Center on Crisis ReportingScarlet* first saw Robert* playing bass for a rock band, and she was instantly smitten. When they were introduced by mutual friends, Robert was equally taken by the 19-year-old. It was young love
Health & Nutrition

January 28

5 Illnesses You Should NOT Get When You're Pregnant

It's not okay to get sick--all the more when you're carrying another life inside you.

Photo from newhealthadvisor.comIt is during pregnancy that you and your baby are most connected--whatever you do during pregnancy has some kind of effect (in varying degrees) to your unborn child. That's why it's crucial to eat healthy, have some kind of mild exercise,
Baby

May 30

Don’t Panic: 5 Things you should Know about Your Newborn

Here are some ‘abnormalities’ you may find in your newborn babies. In truth, they’re quite normal.

Your little of bundle of joy may not necessarily be a squeaky clean angel when he comes out. Newborn babies, of course, are still developing human beings, and are very much prone to infection, so here are some things you may notice
Food

January 19

Yakult Boosts Immunity Against Colds, says Study

A recent study shows that drinking Yakult daily helps fight against colds.

The latest study indicates that daily consumption of Yakult which contains Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS), helps in maintaining upper respiratory tract health.Professor Michael Gleeson of Loughborough University in UK conducted this study among 84 endurance athletes. The athletes were staff and

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