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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 […]
7 Facts You Still Don’t Know About Down Syndrome, Probably
It can be quite easy to tell that a person has Down Syndrome (DS) with just one look due to the patient’s apparent physical appearance and mental disability. However, aside from these aspects, there are many interesting things you may still not know about this genetic disorder. This post is dedicated to helping you learn and understand […]
