Philippines Health News

There is a bit of a debate in health circles about the potency of resistance band programs over using unfastened weights. Both can help you keep fit, build muscle power or just get toned, however a few say that the more traditional free weights...

With so many health drinks and health products in the market, how do you choose the right one for you to take? What makes First Vita Plus different from all the other health drinks out there in the market.Find out why.

Do your droopy lashes, dark under eye and dead-looking lashes hinder you from looking youthful and vibrant?

Stress is perhaps one of the most hated feelings by humans. They are not able to do their tasks properly and they are not able to respond well to mental, emotional and physical demands. With such inconvenience brought by stress

Are you looking to know more about hyperthyroidism? The website of Hyperthyroid Symptoms has all the information you need.

THE GOVERNMENT IS COMMITTED TO developing the Philippines as a global healthcare travel destination while at the same time providing Universal Healthcare to Filipinos.

How to best take care of your skin with the help from experts and Cetaphil

Snoring is one of the most common conditions affecting people today. When left untreated, it can do a lot more damage than costing people their sleep.

MDH provides townsfolk from San Simon with free medicines and consultations after the town was devastated by Typhoons Pedring and Quiel.

Not all weight gain happens for the same reasons. Some people may experience bloating caused by water retention, making them look and feel fatter.

PhilHealth awards MDH with the highest citation given to healthcare facilities - the PhilHealth Center of Excellence Award.

MDH acquires a new, top-of-the-line CT Scan machine, making it one of the leading healthcare institutions in the country.

The Zen Institute at Sofitel Manila introduces special beauty treats for hotel guests!

Manila Doctors Hospital proves its world-class caliber by bagging an AHMA award.

Le Spa, Sofitel Manila's elegant spa center, resumes operations in November 2011!

Issues on obesity and overweight grow throughout the world. Although rates differ between countries, these have affected both sexes and all ages in high-income countries. But this is more common in poorer people compared to lower-income nations,

It is undeniable that there are several people who want to know the best ways of getting rid of moles on your face. Although they are natural features of the skin, there are some people who are bothered of them.

Do you want to know the best way of getting rid of moles on your face? Perhaps, you are a little embarrassed with these skin features because they are unusually dominant.

Western Cape, Prime Minister Helen Zille, says the drug testing mandatory for schools may offer the cards to deal with the province of "absolute crisis" in the abuse of drugs and alcohol.

Do you want to know how to get rid of moles? Actually, they are normal features of the skin so it is fine if you will just let them stay.

When asked the question "how can I remove skin tags," several things may have come to your mind. For several people, this condition can be very embarrassing and uncomfortable.

Infection is an illness caused by the invasion of foreign organism into our body. Some can be treated but others can cause death. Practical information about it must be sought.

When looking for an answer to the question "how can you remove skin tags," there are a few things that you need to remember. First of all, you need to realize that these fleshy protrusions are harmless.

How can you remove skin tags effectively and easily? There are a lot of people who are having problems with these fleshy protrusions because they can be unsightly.

You should look for the most effective genital warts treatments if you know that you are already infected by this disease.

When it comes to getting rid of skin tags, a lot of people are bothered. This is probably because they thought that this can only be done with the help of a doctor.

Some people have the false impression that getting rid of skin tags is a very difficult task. They thought that they still need to go to a doctor and pay expensive fees to have it surgically removed. But you should know that this is not the case.

According to Dr. Loreto Ong, the five-year survival rate of patients in the Philippines with colon cancer is 47.72 percent only while rectal cancer is only 19.45 percent.

"The event has two segments, the running and the planting. This event is an approach to promote health among people by running and health of the environment by planting native tree species, thus benefitting both people and environment."

On last Wednesday March 30, 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said that they will pay the $93,000 cost of the company’s prostate cancer drug, Provenge.

Cancer can be a devastating thing that can happen to a person. There are so many different, each has its own care, which is necessary for a person suffering from cancer back.

Critical illness insurance can be a blessing for those who suffer financially if they were to be diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer, heart attack or stroke.

Destiny Medical Fund Inc. tapped the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. to purchase and prepare needed supplies for a series of cervical screening activities to be held in observance of Women’s Month in March.

Ericsson stresses the power of a Networked Society in driving creativity and transforming lives, businesses and society

The rich really difference from the rest of us when it comes to skin cancer.

More than 2,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Ghana.

The details of how long patients who have suffered life-threatening skin cancer experienced after taking the drug promising Bristol will be announced at a major medical meeting in June.

Herceptin is a life saving drug that is commonly used for breast cancer, reducing the opportunities for the emergence of the disease.

The Ontario government announced Monday its intention to expand access to cancer drugs for patients who can benefit from the drug, but that does not meet the strict clinical guidelines for use.

Gregory FitzHarris, a colorectal surgeon with Sentara Surgical procedure Specialists, said that most of the diseases worked in the same way that if one didn’t take care of the health then it would increase the risk of developing more critical...

A debilitating disease, cancer has largely been known to have no definite cure. And as a result, cancer insurance coverage has been reasonably very difficult to obtain.

Tamoxifen is a type of cancer medication used to treat and prevent breast cancer. Although this drug is one of the less expensive cancer drugs, comprehensive health coverage can help ease the cost burden just when you need help most. Unfortunately...

Cancer is perhaps the most dreaded disease, with effects that can seriously damage the human body if not detected and addressed early on.

Although Ottawa ramped up efforts to evacuate Canadians in northern Japan on Saturday, fears of radioactive fallout from nuclear power plant in Fukushima, have raised serious concerns at home.

Andrew Lansley prepares even a bad week, the Ministry of Health, after two new financial crisis has affected his plans for reforming the NHS.

People stand near bodies under a blanket of supporters Muammar Gaddafi killed in what residents said was an attack on the French air early Sunday morning in the southern suburbs of Benghazi in Libya in the north-20th March 2011 . (Xinhua / Reuters)

A popular vegetable often grown in many homes around the world, ampalaya vine can reach 5 feet and its leaves can reach 4 to 10 cm. Its yellow flowers are "male" and "feminine" and is responsible for the famous ampalaya vine - melons.

Temporary halitosis is commonly cause dry mouth, poor oral hygiene, certain foods and / or smoking. One or a combination of these can cause bad breath. Another common type of temporary halitosis is known as the morning breath...

If you have a constant bad breath problem, it is wise to consult your dentist to determine the cause of problem.There several possible reasons for bad breath, such as dental caries, dental or gum can disease.

March is colorectal cancer awareness month, luckily this past Thursday(March 17, 2011) a colon cancer blood test was approved in New York by the state’s Department of Health was announced this good news.