Browsing: Gastrointestinal

Authorities have detected red tide toxins in the waters off Bohol and Surigao, prompting a warning against shellfish consumption from these regions.

A startling report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has illuminated a critical public health issue: 1.6 million people worldwide suffer from foodborne illnesses every day. This revelation was made during a United Nations press briefing in Geneva, aligning with World Food Safety Day, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of safe food practices.

Known as the King of Fruits due to its unique taste, distinctive smell, and crown-like exterior, durians are known to spark polarising opinions from the masses. The most common point of contention would be its pungent smell, with some who detest durians describing it as “cat poo”. Say what they will, durians are nutritious foods with health benefits, provided they are consumed in moderation.

Health advocates from both the public and private sectors call for improved implementation of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in hospitals across the Philippines. The NCP, a standardised approach used by registered nutritionist-dietitians (RNDs), involves thorough evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients’ nutritional needs. This process is crucial for accelerating patient recovery and reducing hospital stays, underscoring that “food is medicine”.

This initiative by Ecowaste Coalition aligns with the ongoing efforts at the 4th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) meeting, which seeks to formulate a comprehensive global treaty addressing the proliferation of plastics and its detrimental effects on ecosystems.

As the sweltering summer heat sweeps across the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) has raised a red flag against a popular Filipino dessert, halo-halo. 

The Centre will feature pioneering research and clinical practices for digestive health focused on elevating standards in disease detection, precise diagnosis, and prevention of digestive illnesses. It is scheduled to open in 2025.

Update: The latest death toll is currently at four with 34 people falling ill due to food poisoning. In a…

Improper food handling, inadequate cooking, and unhygienic conditions can lead to serious infections such as salmonella, E. coli, and cholera.

The study utilised data from 115,726 participants enrolled in the Health Examinees (HEXA) study. The study is a component of the larger Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study. It is aimed at exploring the risk factors for chronic diseases among adults over 40 in Korea. Researchers assessed the participants’ dietary intake through a food frequency questionnaire, including their consumption of various types of kimchi. They analysed the relationship between kimchi intake, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference.