World Tuberculosis Day: 5 Essential Facts About the Disease
Back in the 19th century, tuberculosis (TB) was regarded as a pandemic. The death rate reached an estimated seven million per year, and around 50 million people were openly infected. During that time, the highly contagious lung disease had no cure. It did not help that it spread quickly through coughing, sneezing, and talking. Today, […]
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PCOS: Understanding This Female Hormonal Disorder
A vast percentage of women may be no stranger to irregular periods, abnormal weight gain, and perhaps the growth of unwanted hair in unusual parts of the body or even hair loss. Dealing with these conditions can be tough, so it would be best to seek professional help as these are also signs that point […]
Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Risks vs. Benefits
Menopause occurs when a woman’s menstruation permanently stops. This usually happens naturally beyond the age of 45, when the ovaries no longer produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone, making hormonal imbalance a massive part of menopause. A woman has reached menopause if she has not had her period in over a year. However, besides the […]
What is Glaucoma?
Hear, hear! Common Ear Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore
Imagine life without sound. We can no longer listen to our favorite tunes, there is difficulty communicating with others, and it becomes challenging to navigate through the environment. Just like sight and touch, our sense of hearing enables us to perceive and understand the world on a deeper scale. To live a happy and comfortable […]
Kidney Stones: 5 Treatments That Prove to Be Effective
Picture this: you are in the bathroom taking a leak. Suddenly, you feel a sharp pain as you urinate. If this has happened to you, you might have felt a kidney stone pass through your urinary tract. While this is considered as one of the most painful medical conditions that 2.3% of the Philippine population suffer from, […]
What Are 5 Rare Diseases That Are More Common Than You Think
While advances in the medical field have grown by leaps and bounds, there is still generally little-known information about rare diseases. They are often the subject of incomplete or unsuccessful research, or limited treatment options, causing misinformation and lack of support for patients. But while they may be individually obscure, the worldwide prevalence of rare […]
