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TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay โ In a town where animal bites outpace all other health problems, Mayor Lito Aniรฑon is betting big on prevention: pouring P1 million into life-saving anti-rabies vaccines so residents wonโt have to choose between treatment and hunger. At the municipal health office, Dr. Jeanny Bhie Bayking seesContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY โ At least 86 marginalized residents from different barangays in Bongao and other island towns in Tawi-Tawi regained their eyesight after undergoing free cataract and pterygium surgeries in a three-day multi-sector medical mission. The outreach, held from September 2 to 4, was spearheaded by the Ministry of Health-BangsamoroContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Residents here are urging the Bangsamoro parliament to fast-track the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Childrenโs Hospital Act of 2025, a measure that seeks to establish a dedicated childrenโs hospital in the city. The bill, authored by Parliament Member Naguib Sinarimbo, envisions a 200-bed facility toContinue Reading
Scrolling through TikTok or Instagram, youโve probably seen it: influencers peeling away layers of their skin to reveal a baby-smooth glow. Chemical peels, once confined to dermatology clinics, are now being marketed in small bottles you can order online and apply at home. For a generation obsessed with instant results,Continue Reading
Supplements can be a lifesaver when youโre low on nutrients, but letโs be realโsometimes they do more harm than good. Take the wrong dose, or the wrong kind, and suddenly youโre dealing with bloating, cramps, or worse. Here are 10 common supplements that could wreak havoc on your digestive systemโandContinue Reading
Dr. Jeremy London has spent years opening chests and repairing damaged hearts. But when his own heart cried out for help, he brushed it aside โ until it nearly killed him. London, a heart surgeon in Savannah, Georgia, was the picture of health: he exercised regularly, ate well, and keptContinue Reading
Vitamins are often seen as harmless boosters of health โ daily companions to strengthen immunity, sharpen memory, and add energy. But health experts are warning that โtoo much of a good thingโ can, in fact, turn toxic. According to medical resources such as WebMD, the risks of over-supplementation are realContinue Reading
