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Our stomach produces acid when we eat, which aids in the digestion of the meal. There will be times when the acid it produces is more than what is required to digest your food intake. When this happens, the acid can travel up the esophagus and can cause discomfort, heartburn, or it may reach your […]
With the government now pushing through with pilot face-to-face classes in 120 public and private schools, Deputy Speaker Benny Abante Jr. is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to tap teachers that have already been fully vaccinated for the said program “to help ensure the safety of the students, the teaching personnel, and their respective […]
The average human eye can register 300 different color shades, and can distinguish up to about a million. Colors are a big part of our lives. Because of this, most of us find it difficult even imagining a life without it. Colors hold so much importance and meaning to us that it can spur emotions. […]
Food allergies are the unusual response of the body’s immune system to certain food items. Here in the Philippines, the common food allergy triggers include cow’s milk, nuts, soy, and seafood, to name a few. While allergic responses are generally minor, some reactions can cause more long-term harm when ignored. What are food allergic responses? […]
Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to expedite the vaccination of outbound Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), particularly those scheduled for deployment this year. “Bakunahan na natin sila habang nandito sila sa Pilipinas para maaari na silang makabalik agad sa trabaho,” Gatchalian stressed. “Kailangan nating […]
Have you ever experienced dreaming of something you’re really scared of? Like someone or something chasing you, something bad happening or even the presence of something horrible. These nightmares are often really unpleasant and can force you to wake up feeling that discomfort. Where do nightmares come from? Dreams are images that our mind creates […]
The city government of Alaminos has inaugurated a dialysis clinic that will serve not only the dialysis patients of the locality but also those from the first district of Pangasinan. The City Health Office (CHO) said the dialysis clinic can accommodate 13 patients simultaneously and also charges lower compared to other centers. “Priorities are residents […]
Resilience is a Filipino trait. To be a Filipino means being able to smile through adversity and struggle, it means being able to laugh it off and find the brighter things in everything. But we are only human and we need coping mechanisms. Regardless of how much we prepare ourselves for the worst, there are […]
To some, wearing socks is nothing but a hassle – especially since it’s usually warm or hot where we live. It feels lighter not to wear socks, too! But making a habit out of not wearing socks makes us miss out on all the benefits that socks bring us. Benefit 1: Protects from Calluses and […]
As rains continue to batter various areas in the country, a group of educators has urged “sustained vigilance” against dengue. “While there has been a steady decline in cases since the dengue epidemic of 2019, we should not relax especially now that our healthcare system is overburdened because of COVID-19,” Philippine Educators Alliance for Community […]