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February 23, 2012
Brush up on oral care on GMA-7's Pinoy MD

February is World Dental Health month, so this Saturday, brush up on oral health basics on GMA-7's Pinoy MD!

Taking good care of the teeth is a job for life and when it comes to proper dental care, there's no such thing as too early. This Saturday, experts give moms advice on the dos and don'ts of toddler teething. Is it normal for babies to drool and run a temperature during teething?

February is World Dental Health month, so this Saturday, brush up on oral health basics on GMA-7's Pinoy MD!

Taking good care of the teeth is a job for life and when it comes to proper dental care, there's no such thing as too early. This Saturday, experts give moms advice on the dos and don'ts of toddler teething. Is it normal for babies to drool and run a temperature during teething?

November 4, 2011
All-time high HIV/AIDs cases recorded in September

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 4, 2011) – The 253 new cases recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) this September is an all-time high  on monthly basis and bring the total known cases of the dreaded viral disease in the Philippines to 7,684.

The report, prepared by the DOH’s National Epidemiology Center and released yesterday,  reveals a 65 percent increase over the 153 AIDS cases recorded in September 2010. Out of the 253 cases, 5 are already considered full-blown AIDS...

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 4, 2011) – The 253 new cases recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) this September is an all-time high  on monthly basis and bring the total known cases of the dreaded viral disease in the Philippines to 7,684.

The report, prepared by the DOH’s National Epidemiology Center and released yesterday,  reveals a 65 percent increase over the 153 AIDS cases recorded in September 2010. Out of the 253 cases, 5 are already considered full-blown AIDS.

In August this year, 196 new HIV cases were recorded.

August 5, 2011
The Human Nature Story

It all began with a cosmetic junkie, a radical Englishman, a harassed new mom and a baby. Human Nature was the brainchild of Anna Meloto-Wilk, Dylan Wilk and Camille Meloto. All three were Gawad Kalinga volunteers who were exposed early on to the harsh realities of poverty in the Philippines and now burned with the desire to do more for the country.

It all began with a cosmetic junkie, a radical Englishman, a harassed new mom and a baby.

Human Nature was the brainchild of Anna Meloto-Wilk, Dylan Wilk and Camille Meloto. All three were Gawad Kalinga volunteers who were exposed early on to the harsh realities of poverty in the Philippines and now burned with the desire to do more for the country.

June 17, 2011
Causes of Diabetes Exposed!

There are many causes of diabetes that people are not even aware of. The fact is that this disease is not friendly in any way as it causes more harm than good. Therefore, it must be avoided as much as possible. The only way by which the disease can be avoided is to identify its causes and guide against those causes. Avoiding its causes will go a long way in controlling the disease.

By Oluseyi Sogaolu

Causes of diabetes include excess consumption of sugar and high quantity of refined carbohydrates. Other causes of diabetes can be due to voracious eating, overweight and obesity. This ailment develops in all age categories but it is more frequent among older and middle aged people. As a result of people's eating habits nowadays, there are many cases of this deadly disease compared to what was obtainable some years back.

June 15, 2011
Cancer News and Research - A Stressful Event Occurring 2 Years Prior to Diagnosis Causes Cancer

The news of cancer is devastating for most. What if you discovered a highly stressful event 2 years prior had caused your cancer, and that the unresolved emotional pain was still fueling the cancer. This would be very empowering for the cancer survivor who realized if they had created their cancer, then they could uncreate it, by healing their emotions.

By Glen Russell

June 15, 2011
Four Kinds of Food to Kill the Cancer Cells in Human Body

Cancer is the most harmful and severe disease in the world. It seriously threatens human life. This article will tell you what food can effectively kill the cancer cells in the body, so as to make you away from cancer.

By Lv Hongyu

Cancer is the most harmful and severe disease in the world. It seriously threatens human life. This article will tell you what food can effectively kill the cancer cells in the body, so as to make you away from cancer.

May 28, 2011
Avoid Hair Loss With Essential Oils

Adding the right oils to your scalp has its benefits. For one thing you're losing hair and some oils can really help you to avoid this problem. There are several to choose from. Knowing how to use them is important in order to give yourself the greatest results.

Adding the right oils to your scalp has its benefits. For one thing you're losing hair and some oils can really help you to avoid this problem. There are several to choose from. Knowing how to use them is important in order to give yourself the greatest results.

So first and foremost I want to talk about olive oil. You probably cook with this oil without realizing that it also boosts hair growth. It's a very good oil to use to protect your scalp and prevent clogged follicles. Clogged follicles are a secret problem faced by men and women with thin hair.

May 19, 2011
Ovi-larvicidal Trap System vs Dengue-carrying Mosquito

LEGAZPI CITY, May 18 (PIA) --- Count out Malaria and Dengue Now! This is the strong battle cry from the World Health Organization (WHO) particularly for the Philippines in support to the efforts of the Department of Health (DOH) in implementing the National Malaria Strategic Plan for 2011-2016 and strengthening the National Dengue Prevention and Control Programme.

LEGAZPI CITY, May 18 (PIA) --- Count out Malaria and Dengue Now!

This is the strong battle cry from the World Health Organization (WHO) particularly for the Philippines in support to the efforts of the Department of Health (DOH) in implementing the National Malaria Strategic Plan for 2011-2016 and strengthening the National Dengue Prevention and Control Programme.