Philippines Colon Cancer Awareness Month

March is the Philippines Colon Cancer Awareness Month.   March has passed. What did we learn about this disease aside from the fact that it is the 4th deadliest kind of cancer in the Philippines.   March is observed as the Philippines Colon Cancer Awareness Month to encourage people to learn how to reduce their … Read more

Garlic and Vinegar Cure Rabies?

Can Garlic and Vinegar Cure Rabies?   Rabies is a deadly virus spread to people from the saliva of infected animals. The rabiesĀ  virus is usually transmitted through a bite.   The Philippines is one of the countries most affected by Rabies.   Rabies kills 200 to 250 Filipinos yearly.   Though Rabies can be … Read more

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Dengue Fever

Some Philippine provinces declared a dengue fever outbreak due to rains and floods. 4 died in the municipality of San Rafael in the province of Bulacan. Bulacan recorded 2,622 cases of Dengue which is twice as much as last year. The provinces of Abra and Pangasinan are also affected. Here are five things you may … Read more

Durian Candy Poisoned More Than 1,000 People

The operation of the company making the Durian Candy was ordered closed by the authorities after more than 1,000 residents were poisoned. The Davao City Health office temporarily ordered the halting of the operation of Wendy’s Durian Candy. Wendy’s Durian Candy label was found on the wrapper of the Durian Candy which poisoned more than … Read more

Anthelmintics Caused Students To Become Dizzy

Almost 4000 students in the Zamboanga Peninsula, the Philippines were rushed to the hospital after drinking Anthelmintics. Their symptoms include dizziness and vomiting. Department of Health said that this is due perhaps to the side effects of the Anthelmintics drugs. Anthelmintics or antihelminthics are drugs that expel parasitic worms (helminths) and other internal parasites from … Read more