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 […]
World’s Deadliest Cancers: What You Need to Know
Finding out that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer is probably one of the worst news you will ever receive. Symptoms and treatment vary per type, and to date, there is no known cure for the deadly disease. Cancer is a blanket term for diseases causing abnormal cell growth. Healthy […]
7 Healthy Strategies to Help Prevent Heart Disease
It’s common knowledge that the heart is one of the vital organs essential for survival, so it’s crucial to give it the utmost care. Unfortunately, many still contract heart disease, particularly ischemic heart disease, which is the narrowing of the arteries that can ultimately lead to a heart attack. According to the World Health Organization […]
The Long-Term Effects of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Sexual abuse is uwanted sexual activity through the use of force, threats, or taking advantage of another person’s sexuality without any form of consent. Motives may vary from one perpetrator to the other, but it is commonly done for pleasure or personal benefit. Other than rape and trafficking, sexual abuse can come in many different forms. This […]
MakatiMed Beat February 2020 Volume 11 – Issue 119
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6 Effects of the “Love Hormone” Oxytocin
Do you remember the first time you laid eyes on your significant other, partner, spouse, or just about anyone you were attracted to? Do you remember what that felt? Whatever that was (i.e., butterflies in your stomach, sinking feeling, or spark of chemistry), a fascinating hormone apparently caused that “weird” feeling. What is oxytocin?Also called the “love hormone,” oxytocin […]
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Liver Cancer: What You Need to Know
Liver cancer is the fifth most common cancer in men and ninth in women, making it one of the most common cancers globally. Over 800,000 people are diagnosed with the disease each year, accounting for more than 700,000 deaths annually. Several types of cancer can form in the liver, with hepatocellular carcinoma being the most common. […]
Goiter Awareness Week: How to Deal with Thyroid Gland Enlargement
The thyroid is a small, ductless gland located in the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. It’s part of the endocrine system and is responsible for regulating the body’s growth and development through your metabolism. Goiter is a blanket term for the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. It’s one of the most common diseases […]
World Leprosy Day: Things You Need to Know About The Flesh-Eating Disease
In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) found there were 208,619 new leprosy cases registered globally (184,212 cases at the end of the year), as per findings from 159 countries from six WHO Regions. Most of the people infected by leprosy are in Africa and Asia. In the Philippines, 1,660 new cases of leprosy were detected in 2017 alone, […]
Autism Around the World: What Every Parent Needs to Know
The perception toward autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, has slowly but surely changed throughout the years. More people are beginning to see that it’s neither a mental disorder nor simple misbehavior of children seeking attention. Instead, it’s a condition that needs to be understood with patience and care. With the right guidance and […]
