Health
Cory’s Operation, A Successful One
0Kris Aquino,Cory Aquino’s daughter was very glad to share the success of the Laparascopic Operation that her mom went through.The Operation took only 2 hours because of the modern equipments they used.The Former President is now on recovery at the Intensive Care Unit of the Makati Medical Clinic.Kris also thanked all those who prayed for her mother’s safety and speedy recovery.
Swine Flu,Now on its 5th Alert Level
0Department of Heightened the Swine Flu alert on Level 5 to all public hospitals in the country because the virus became pandemic as it reaches other countries like Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, New Zealand, Germany, Israel at Austria.The public was advised to be alert and vigilant in preventing this deadly virus.
The Truth About After Six Diet
0After six diet aides us to lose weight because at night our metabolism slows down and doesn’t burn enough energy as we sleep.However, we have to eat breakfast as the very important meal of the day,because it will give us energy for the whole day as our bodies become more active during daytime.
Samuya Food Employees,Salmonella Positive!
0Department of Health released the rectal swab results to the Employees of the Samuya Food Corporation and it turned out that they are positive from the Salmonella virus.However, they have to conduct more tests to match it with the peanut butter samples they have.
“Superpill”, The Answer to Heart Disease
0Risk of heart disease may be cut in half with a new “super pill” that combines low doses of aspirin and drugs that lower blood pressure and cholesterol,based on the study it has been proven that polypill probably has the potential to reduce heart disease by 60 % and stroke by 50 %.It contains low doses of three medications against high blood pressure; simvastatin, which lowers LDL- or bad cholesterol -and aspirin, a known blood-thinner.This would be another milestone in medicine to lessen mortality rates because of heart disease.
Ketchup, Another Salmonella Scare?
0The Bureau of Food and Drugs is now conductiong series of tests to ketchup for any possibilities of salmonella virus. They were also inspect the factories whgo manufactures these products.BFAD is not yet revealing the ketchup brands for security reasons.
Summer Precautions!
0If you want to enjoy this summer please follow this simple tips ;
* Wear only shirts that are comfortable like cotton.
* Apply sunblock to avoid skin cancer
* Wear a cap or bring an umbrella / Shades for your eyes
* Eat a lot of fruits
* Drink plenty of water and juices to avoid dehydration
* Avoid long exposure to direct heat to prevent heat stroke
Following this tips will make your summer cool and happy
BFAD Against Retailed Foods
0BFAD warns the public not to patronize retailed foods such as peanut butter, mayonnaise,cooking oil and margarine because of a possible contamination of the salmonella virus.Therefore, its up to the consumers whether they should or should not buy these products.
Japanese and Czech Poultry; Banned
0Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap banned the importation of poultry products from Czech Republic and Japan because of bird flu threats.The ban covers domestic and wild birds, poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs and semen.This was to avoid the spread of bird flu virus in RP.
TB Mortality Rate , Reduced
0According to DOH, TB mortality rate will be reduced by 50% in the year 2015.This is beacuse they continue to fulfill their goals of conquering Tubercolosis by means of feeding general information and treatment to that ailment to all the concerned sectors.