Two out of every five Filipino adults aged 20 to 59 are overweight, according to experts.

Fight against obesity

Pasay City Mayor Emie Calixto-Rubiano (center) leads a group of women and senior citizens in a Zumba dance in front of the Pasay City Hall Monday (March 7),

ZUMBA FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH

Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro joins other local officials and the Department of Health - Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) at the celebration of Philippine Health Month.

CARING FOR THE HEART

In the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, we diligently watch our sugar and saturated fat intake. However, there's a deceptive culprit stealthily endangering our well-being: trans fat. Through this article, we expose the perilous nature of trans fat and underscore why its consumption poses significant risks to our health.

The Hidden Hazard: Unveiling the Risks of Trans Fat Consumption

Women from Marikina City participate in a zumba dance exercise as part of the health caravan organized by the Philippine Red Cross, at SM Marikina today. 

ZUMBA FOR HEALTH

A measure recently passed by the Senate to "regulate" the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping devices will go directly against President Rodrigo Duterte's campaign vow to combat substance abuse and drug addiction, health and labor groups charge.

Bad for people’s health: Groups urge Digong to veto vaping bill

Cosmetic treatment leads to HIV infection

Too much vanity is dangerous, as a documented HIV transfer via a “vampire facial” was recorded in Albuquerque, New Mexico, reported the Associated Press Monday, April 29.

Too much vanity is dangerous

(Nov 11, 2023). In support of this critical day for diabetes and to shed light on diabetes care in the country, Novo Nordisk Philippines, in collaboration with the local government of Quezon City, the Royal Danish Embassy Manila, and key medical organizations spearheads the Global Diabetes Walk in the Philippines.

World Diabetes

It isn't just a metaphorical expression born out of poetic verses. It's a genuine medical phenomenon, where emotional traumas, like the heart-wrenching goodbye to someone indispensable in our lives, can trigger physical responses in our heart akin to a heart attack.



The Reality of Broken Heart Syndrome

Robust partnerships with stakeholders are important to effectively deliver primary health care and nutrition services to vulnerable children and women. Such partnerships would enable government to attain health and nutrition targets under the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, said Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority during the launch of the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project yesterday.

Robust partnerships needed for health, nutrition of Filipinos-- NEDA

The Hidden Hazard Unveiling the Risks of Trans Fat Consumption

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