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Read more: Liver Cancer and Viral Hepatitis in the Philippines: What You Need to Know
The ninth most frequent cancer in women and the fifth most common cancer in males both occur in the liver. There were roughly 840,000 new cases in 2018. According to the World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer's Continuous Update Project Panel, the Philippines is ranked 23rd out of the Top 25 nations with the highest incidence of liver cancer in 2018. But the prevalence of liver cancer is rather high in the Philippines and other developing nations. According to a DOH guideline, liver cancer is the third most prevalent kind of cancer among Filipinos; it is the second most prevalent in males and the ninth most prevalent in women.
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Did you know that taking too many vitamins can harm your health? To improve the immune health, many people resorted to buying different kinds of vitamins especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Taking more than what is recommended has also become a common practice in some Filipinos. Consumers are bombarded with health information telling them that taking high doses and taking different kinds of vitamins can benefit their health more than taking only few. However, taking too much of these nutrients can lead to negative health outcomes.
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Purple Corn is one of the most profound purple shades found within the plant kingdom, this dynamic purple tone being indicative of the kind of cancer prevention agents, it contains anthocyanins. These capable compounds make Purple Corn stand head and shoulders over standard corn in terms of contribution to health. Specific anthocyanin found in Purple Corn has the potential to battle obesity and diabetes. It is detailed to be one of the foremost capable cancer prevention agents in existence, coming out top when tried against 13 other anthocyanins within the ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) test, which tests for antioxidant action.
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Read more: Does Peeling a Carrot Result in any Nutritional Loss?
One of the healthiest vegetables and a top supplier of carotene are carrots. Compared to most vegetables, carrots have 30–40 times more carotenoids. Natural antioxidant beta-carotene is commonly employed in pharmaceutical and healthcare goods. Carotene is a precursor to vitamin A, which is essential for maintaining healthy vision, boosting the immune system, and reducing the chance of contracting a number of illnesses. A medium carrot has an approximate weight of 80 grams and 3.8 milligrams of beta- and 3.3 mg of alpha-carotene. Carotene is mostly present behind the carrot skin, which is a thin, nearly translucent layer, according to studies.
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Early identification and timely management of certain genetic, metabolic, or infectious conditions of infants that may lead to mental retardation, developmental and physiological delays, and/or even death is important. Early detection, diagnosis, and intervention can prevent death or disability and enable children to reach their full potential.
The newborn screening process has three parts. These include a blood test, hearing test, and pulse oximetry test. Babies are routinely screened, using a few drops of blood from the newborn’s heel, for certain genetic, endocrine, and metabolic disorders. The health professional will prick the baby’s heel to collect a blood sample and this is often read by the time the newborn is around five to seven days old. The two different tests used to determine if there are hearing issues on the newborn are the Auditory Brain Stem Response (ABR) Test and the Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test. The Auditory Brain Stem Response (ABR) Test is used to assess the auditory brain stem and the brain’s response to sound while the Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test helps diagnose if certain parts of the infant’s ear respond to sound. Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) among infants can be determined with the use of a pulse oximetry test. Pulse Oximetry Test is a non-invasive test that measures how much oxygen is in an infant’s blood. Low blood oxygen levels may indicate heart issues among babies. Babies are tested before discharge from a hospital or birthing center.
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Fennel is a tall, hollow-stemmed herb with yellow flowers. According to Kathryn Watson of Healthline, it is originally from the Mediterranean but now grows all over the world and has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. Fennel seeds can be dried and used to make a powerful and aromatic tea. Further, the tea has a licorice flavor, a relaxing aroma, and a slightly bitter aftertaste. Fennel tea is widely available in supermarkets and health food stores. Fennel has long been thought to improve vision, regulate hormones, aid digestion, and aid memory.
