HIV in the Philippines: How early testing and treatment save lives
In the 1980s, a diagnosis of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) meant sure and imminent death. With no known treatment available, it was only a matter of time before HIV progressed into AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), leaving you with weeks, maybe months, to live. Thanks to antiretroviral therapy (ART), a combination of drugs taken daily […]
Is vaping safer than smoking? Here’s why you should quit both
In 2024, a 22-year-old Filipino male died of a heart attack following two days of onset severe chest pain after a sports activity. Before that, he endured a week of fever, blood in his cough, and vomiting. Described as “sporty,” he had no known risk factors. He did, however, smoke e-cigarettes or vape daily […]
