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Henrylito D. Tacio
Yes, water can kill!
A couple of years ago, Sun, Star Cebu published a story of some residents of the town of Algeria being hospitalized due to typhoid fever; a few of them reportedly died.
Obese filipinos now ballooning
The Philippines is not only facing a ballooning population but also its people, figuratively speaking, according to a new report.
Alzheimer’s disease: invasion of mind snatcher
‘Most people with Alzheimer’s live for seven to 10 years after diagnosis, spending five years under vigilant care.” —Dr. Socorro Martinez, an internal medicine practitioner who specializes in neurology
Sleep: How much you really need?
WHY sleep? At one time, a kid asked, “Why do we need to sleep? Can we stay awake all the time?” Good questions.
Alzheimer’s disease: invasion of mind snatcher
‘EVERY age has its own way of dying. The 19th century had consumption, the 20th century had the heart attack and the 21st century will be the age of Alzheimer’s disease.” —Lev Grossman in an article which appeared in Time.
Watch out for those flood-borne diseases
Three’s a company, so goes a popular saying. So is disaster. In the Philippines, disaster arrives together in three forms: typhoon, rain and flood.
Are Biotech crops safe to eat?
ARE biotech crops, which are spliced with genetically modified organisms (GMOs), safe to eat?
Why you should drink water regularly
Water is life itself. Like air, it is essential for man’s survival. After all, water makes up more than two-thirds of the weight of the human body. Without water, humans would die in a few days.
Walk, don’t run!
RUNNING, as a form of exercise, has been popular since the 1970s. One author wrote: “The great advantage of this form of exercise is its intensity. It promotes fitness quickly and efficiently, and burns more calories than other activities, making it attractive to people who want to control their weight.
Salt, Sugar and Fats: How much should we take?
FILIPINOS love to eat. And most of our food is loaded with salt, sugar and fats. The question is: Are these really needed in our body? And if they are, how much should we take each day?
More Filipinos dying of Lung Cancer
What do singer Nat King Cole, actor Steve McQueen, Beach Boys member Carl Wilson, New York Yankees Roger Maris, reporter Edward R. Murrow and King George VI have one thing in common?
The common truth about the common cold
YOU can call it a runny nose, a touch of virus, or a contagious disease. It’s still the common cold. Every year adults typically have two to five infections, while children may have six to 10 colds a year (and up to 12 colds a year for school children).
State of the mind
‘Mental health care should be delivered as an integral part of our primary health0-care system amid the growing number of mental illnesses that are left untreated due to lack of mental facilities and of physicians who are sufficiently trained to handle and treat mental conditions,” Sen. Loren B. Legarda said in a recent press statement.
Medicines derived from biodiversity
‘THE protection of biodiversity has to be considered a basic requirement of sustainability—passing on to future generations a world of undiminished options —and a fundamental moral responsibility as travelers on the only planet known to support life.”—John C. Ryan, Worldwatch Institute
Circumcision: To Cut Or Not To Cut
‘Only 30 percent to 33 percent of males aged 15 and above are circumcised.”—World Health Organization
Nature’s super stress soothers
HAVE you been sick lately? Then suspect stress. According to some studies, as many as nine out of 10 visits to the doctor these days may be related to stress. That includes everything from allergies and asthma to headache and heart disease.
The health benefits of coconut water
IN one hour of sustained physical exercise, the body can lose up to three quarts of water through perspiration. In that water are small amounts of “electrolyte” minerals—mainly sodium but also potassium—and carbohydrates (sugars), and losing too much of these can lead to fatigue.
Up-and-coming American actor prepares to essay his biggest role yet
Story & photos by Henrylito D. Tacio
Cancer-proof your diet
There’s another reason to eat less fat, at least for men: it might reduce the risk of developing life-threatening prostate cancer, American researchers said.
The rise of antimicrobial-resistant diseases
‘Antimicrobial resistance is a threat to global security and economic stability. It is a looming health and economic crisis that requires both global and local solutions. “Since drug-resistant genes can travel, countries with higher levels of economic and social organization have a stake in the success of measures taken by less-developed countries. In the fight against antimicrobial resistance, we are only as strong as the weakest link.”—Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for Southeast Asia.
German national tells his tale of living in Davao City for good–and loving it
Story & photo by Henrylito D. Tacio
Understanding bleeding disorder
ON April 9 the Philippines will observe the World Hemophilia Day. The organizer wants Filipinos all over the country to know something about this inherited bleeding disorder.
The Horrors of Rabies
Nemesia V. Canoy used to wake up early in the morning to go to the rice field which her family owns. It was sort of a ritual for her but one morning, her daughter noticed that her mother wasn’t doing what she used to do.