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By Penelope A. Domogo, MD Guyabano or gayobana (also called soursop, graviola, custard apple, Brazilian paw ) is a popular tropical tree with sweet-sour fruit. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas and the Caribbean and was introduced to the Philippines perhaps by our Spanish conquistadores where we got the term guyabano (from the Spanish guanabana). It […]

As social beings, we thrive on interactions with others. When we feel like we are not getting enough of that (or if we feel like the quality of these interactions are not there), it can have a variety of physical and emotional repercussions. While loneliness is something that can impact our daily lives, there are ways to overcome these feelings […]

By Gina D. Panagan This Covid-19 Pandemic brought several changes in the education pattern in both public and private schools causing a lot of problems, sending the brain cells of learners, their parents and teachers afrenzy. To avoid students becoming super spreaders of Covid-19, instruction has become modular and online and, for the first time, learners have to be on their […]

by Sylvia C. Cadalig My niece and her fiancé decided to tie the knot on the last week of December 2020. They and their families wished to celebrate it big as Igorots traditionally do; inviting their relatives, friends, co-workers, acquaintances and most of their kailians to celebrate with them but the pandemic did not permit. So they both agreed to […]

BAGUIO CITY– The Department of Health Center for Health and Development Cordillera assures that as evaluations into and negotiations for various Coronavirus Disease (COVID – 19) vaccine candidates continue , the government will ensure the safety and efficacy of the vaccine before making it available to the Filipino people. DOH–CAR Regional Director Dr. Ruby Constantino, in a Kapihan media forum […]

By Penelope A. Domogo, MD When you get colds, what comes first in your mind as to the cause? “Ahh, it’s because I got wet in the rain.” Or “It was windy and I didn’t have a jacket.” And when you get a headache, you would attribute it to being exposed to the hot sun. But is it really the rain […]

By Dylan Buckley Medically reviewed by Lauren Fawley In all forms of media, the stereotype of the angry teenager reigns supreme. Whether it is on your favorite movie, television show, or in your favorite novel, teenagers are depicted as moody, aggressive, and rebellious. Because this has become the expectation for teenagers, it is easy for parents to justify certain behaviors […]

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, Jan. 7 PIA) — An honest farmer from Tublay, Benguet received an unexpected reward for returning the sling bag containing money and other documents he found and started the new year free of hospital debt. The good deeds of Mando Alonzo, a farmer who returned more than P133, 000 cash was reciprocated with a reward from Police […]

By Penelope A. Domogo, MD There are times when I meet an acquaintance or friend anywhere and would ask me about some medicine they are taking. Knowing that I am a doctor somehow triggers them to ask questions about effects, efficacy, side effects, when to take them, etc. I tell them “Why didn’t you ask that from your doctor?”. Truly, […]

From BetterHelp.com Negative emotions, such as anxiety and stress, are normal parts of the human experience. Nonetheless, knowing this doesn’t make it any less difficult to cope with these feelings. Learning to heal from traumatic events or unhealthy attitudes can take people on many different paths. As you navigate this journey, you must learn how to address both your emotional […]