Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD is one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines. According to the National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI), one Filipino develops chronic renal failure every hour, it is estimated that at least 2.3 million Filipinos are currently diagnosed with CKD. Meanwhile, other recent projections show that 1 in 10 Filipinos will develop this deadly disease.
The heart is the core of a person’s life. With every beat, the heart pumps blood to the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the cells and removing metabolic waste from the body’s tissues. It’s no secret the heart is essential to life. Unfortunately, it is the organ that is often neglected.
Global statistics show childhood malnutrition is still a persistent health burden, including in the Philippines. According to the Department of Health, 1 in 4 children aged five and below are short for their age or stunted. Abbott is increasing awareness and working together with mom celebrities and communities to tackle stunting among children in the Philippines.
Building our kids’ health through nutrition is crucial.
Preparing vegetable meals at home is a great way to keep children strong and healthy. Vegetables are good sources of potassium, dietary fiber, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin C, and many others.
CHERRY remains at the forefront of technology innovation, providing consumers with a comprehensive selection of products for health and wellness essentials. Get accurate readings at any given moment with CHERRY Smart Blood Pressure Monitor.
Dengue community awareness with a unique art and fashion performance, educational and fun booth activities for the public, and creative promotion of healthcare highlight the recent Slay the Swarm: The Anti-Dengue Fashion Phenomenon presented by Watsons Philippines at Liwasang Aurora Amphitheater in Quezon Memorial Circle.
What should you eat if you want to keep a healthy brain? We’ve all heard about different kinds of brain foods, but which ones actually provide nutrients that boost memory, attention, and mood?
When it rains, it pours a world of sicknesses that are difficult to avoid. As the rainy season rolls in and your kid starts sneezing and scratching their nose, it can only mean one thing: the cold season is here yet again.
It is true what they say we are what we eat. Food is not just fuel that sustains our bodies but also becomes fragments of our cells that affect how we do, think, and feel. Most of the time when people notice slight changes in their physical appearance, their immediate response is to look for commercialized products that will give them the best results. However, rarely do people realize that changes in the physical body can sometimes be a manifestation of what goes on inside our vital organs.
Moms and homecooks faced day-to-day meal preparation ordeal from thinking of recipe ideas and juggling it with food budget while worrying about proper nutrition for the family.