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Every minute matters: Timely stroke care saves lives

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in the Philippines. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Filipinos suffer strokes,...

When ‘saka na’ becomes too late

For many working Filipinos, health care happens the same way deadlines do—kapag urgent na. You push through the headache, ignore the chest tightness, and...

Cases of Christmas heart attacks down so far—DOH

THE Department of Health on Wednesday said cases of heart attack, stroke and asthma were 38 percent lower compared to the figures for the...

Former child star Fredmoore delos Santos seeks help after suffering stroke

Fredmoore delos Santos, a former child actor remembered for his appearances on the youth-oriented variety show That’s Entertainment, is asking for help after suffering...

Mary Mediatrix launches Institute for Clinical Neurosciences Center to ease stroke burden in Southern Tagalog

Every year stroke affects an estimated half a million Filipinos, claiming the lives of over 87,000, making it the second leading cause of death...

WHO calls for urgent focus on brain health

GENEVA – The World Health Organization called Tuesday for urgently scaling up care for neurological conditions, which impact more than three billion people globally,...

Inflammation linked to heart attacks, strokes—Novo Nordisk

More than 130,000 Filipinos die from cardiovascular diseases every year, a figure that continues to rise even among people who maintain normal cholesterol levels,...

Stroke cases surge as DOH ramps up monitoring of noncommunicable diseases

The Department of Health (DOH) through Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said they are monitoring Filipinos afflicted with noncommunicable diseases amid a reported surge of...

Novartis innovative therapy to lower bad cholesterol can help high-risk patients turn second chances to lifelong victories

"Jessica" (not her real name) was at the peak of her career as an accomplished executive in a prominent corporation based in Makati. However,...

Road to steady stroke recovery with Organique Acai Premium Blend

As we ease ourselves out of the pandemic period, we may find ourselves thinking: “What have I done in the past 2 years?” It...

Top 3 deaths: Heart attack, stroke, COVID

Ischaemic heart diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, and the COVID-19 virus have been identified as the top three causes of death in the Philippines from January...

Hypertension expert on the importance of knowing your blood pressure

Hypertension or high blood pressure is an important risk factor for stroke and cardiovascular diseases which are among the leading causes of mortality in...

Stroke on spotlight in upcoming webinar

To help the public become more aware of the dangers of stroke, its prevention and the importance of getting emergency help, Angels Initiative and...

Marriage good for the heart

Paris—Even if marriage is sometimes more a bed of nails than roses, living into old age with a partner may help ward off heart...
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