Forum: Health Issues

We know that avoidable “ lifestyle choices “ ( smoking, diet, excess weight and alcohol ) are linked to at least 2 in 5 cancers. Both in Philippines and UK cancers are second only to...

i have an inquiry about medical costs.. anyone have a ball park figure for the cost of cataract surgery in manila and maybe recommend an great place for a check up or advice. thanks is advance...

Here’s a link to a recent article in “ The Telegraph “ . http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/expathealth/9195995/Expat-guide-to-the-Philippines-health-care.html The topics have been covered on...

Hi I stumbled in Tesco's car park a week ago and it was confirmed via an xray yesterday that I have broken the fifth metatarsal in my left foot. :yikes: I have a temporary plaster cast and...

Avoid direct sunlight, drink lots of water, eat right to prevent heat stroke MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health on Monday warned the public, especially those with hypertension and heart...

"In a new BBC Two series Professor Lesley Regan investigates the multi-million pound slimming and diet food industry to discover the truth behind the hype". I love mashed...

A ban on tobacco displays is coming into force in England - with ministers promising it will help curb the number of young people taking up smoking. Cigarettes and other products will have to be...

At least 32 people were downed by food poisoning after eating suman (rice cake) in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Wednesday. In...

The UK is one of the unhealthiest nations in Europe for some health indicators, data suggests. Figures from the Association of Public Health Observatories reveal the UK is the fattest EU member...

Coffee The caffeine kick from a cup of Java boosts your metabolism, gets your blood pumping and could also enhance endurance by releasing fat stores, giving you the energy to last all night. ...

Scientists have found new evidence that resistance to the front-line treatments for malaria is increasing. They have confirmed that resistant strains of the malaria parasite on the border between...

By: Linda B. Bolido Philippine Daily Inquirer Several weeks ago, I had a recurring very bad headache. As I do not really like taking pills for aches and pains, I asked a herbalist, Boy Fajardo,...

I've been lucky enough to have lived in many different parts of the world. I spent quite some time living in India. I have no regrets and so many positives were added to my life. But......there were...

An increase in NHS prescription charges in England of 25p to £7.65 has come into effect. Health Minister Simon Burns outlined the changes earlier this year, and the government says exemptions mean...

This month has been named “ Kapit-Bisig Sa Paglaban Sa Colorectal Cancer “ by the Department of Health and others. Health Secretary Enrique Ona claimed this cancer affected about 5,800 filipinos in...

Once again alcohol is in the news – which is how I started the thread a year ago. http://www.filipinouk.co.uk/forum/showthread.php/29822-Tagay-tayo-!-Cheers-!-...in-moderation-! Facts are less...

The UK Biobank, the most comprehensive health study in the UK, is opening its doors to researchers. It has collated about 20TB (terabytes) of securely stored data, the equivalent of 30,000...

In a country where eating is a national passion, one in three persons is at risk for elevated cholesterol levels. In hopes of addressing this precursor to heart problems, the Department of Science...

Keith and I were sunbathing today in the garden while the electricians are rewiring the electric..when we got in the house, I noticed big red patches around my arms.. :omg: I know it's not sunburn...

When a person with asthma comes into contact with something that irritates their airways, the muscles around the walls of the airways tighten. The airways become narrower and the lining becomes...

Most members will agree that we feel better when the weather is good, like now in the UK :). • Happier outlook. Sunlight seems to have widespread...

Last week it was red meat, this week it’s aspirin. Over 15 months ago I reported on research in The Lancet about aspirin cutting the risk of cancer. This is in addition to reducing heart attacks...

Coca-Cola, Pepsi to reduce 'cancer-causing' caramel coloring content of their softdrinks Coca-Cola said Friday it will lower levels of a chemical in caramel coloring to comply with a California...

Lung cancer is the commonest form of cancer-related death in the world, including UK and Philippines. Scotland has one of the highest rates (16% of cases in UK, higher than its proportion of the...

I have the habit of putting lib balm on my lips for 6-8times a day and can consume a tube in a couple of months or less:omg:...is it addictive??

Managing Cholesterol High cholesterol is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease. Yet many adults – 50%, according to a 2007 Baylor College study – don’t take the proper steps to lower...

According to GMA News Network Pneumonia topped the list of 20 illnesses that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. paid for in claims annually, costing at least 2 billion pesos in 2010, a leading...