Remember ABCD: The benefits of breast milk and breastfeeding, according to a doctor

In a recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO), ideally, mothers should breastfeed their baby exclusively for the first six (6) months of life, then complement breast milk with safe and adequate solids until the age of two (2). Unfortunately, based on a 2023 report by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), breastfeeding among […]

Road safety measures for drivers and passengers alike

Despite government’s efforts to reduce the incidence of road accidents by imposing speed limits and other safety protocols, the rate of road accidents and deaths in the Philippines has been steadily climbing.   Per a report from the Department of Health (DOH), road-related mishaps rose from 7,938 in 2011 to 11,096 in 2021. Latest findings […]