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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 […]

SM Appliance Center brings gifts of holiday cheer, hope and inspiration to everyone with its latest and innovative products. With most of us spending more time at home, these make presents perfect for yourself or for your loved ones. You’ll be amazed how TV becomes art with Samsung ‘s The Frame TV. It has an Art Mode with over 1,200 […]

By Penelope A. Domogo, MD Stroke” occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or greatly reduced such that the brain doesn’t get enough oxygen and nutrients and water causing the brain cells to die. When the brain cells die, then body functions are affected, of course. The affected body functions will depend on what part of the […]

From BetterHelp.com Medically reviewed by Dawn Brown When you have too much on your plate and things don’t seem to be going right, it can easy to get lost in negative “self-talk.” You know this line of thought, the little voice in your head that says, “I’m lost,” “I’m weak,” “I don’t know what I’m doing.” You may know that […]

TADIAN, Mtn. Prov.– A total of 18 Persons with Substance Use Disorder (PSUD) who tagged themselves as “Tadian Bagong Buhay” of Tadian Municipality comprised the second and last batch of graduates who finished the Recovery Wellness Program (RWP) dubbed as “Gengaas di Namnama” during the Completion Ceremony conducted on December 18, 2020 at Poblacion, Tadian, Mountain Province. During the overview […]