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Dr Jaime Galvez Tan, former Health Secretary and convener of the HPA, stresses the importance of prioritising heart health through dietary choices. “One way of showing extra love and care for our hearts is to cut down our consumption of Ultra-Processed Products (UPPs) to save ourselves from cardiovascular diseases,” he emphasises. Dr Tan advocates replacing UPPs with healthier alternatives such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and home-cooked meals. These choices provide essential nutrients while reducing the intake of harmful additives.

In response to mounting concerns and potential health risks, the Department of Health (DOH) has issued a comprehensive advisory, vigorously cautioning the public about the dangers associated with unauthorised glutathione and stem cell infusions. 

This pivotal warning follows a tragic incident involving the untimely death of a 39-year-old woman from Quezon City who underwent these skin treatments. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa emphasises the imperative of adhering to approved procedures and urges the public to choose accredited clinics to safeguard their well-being.

Hematuria is when there is blood in your urine. It ranges from a faint colour change to a distinct red, demanding immediate attention. Hematuria is more of a signal than a condition itself—like a red flag waved by your body. It’s the presence of red blood cells in your urine, categorised as either gross hematuria, which is visible, or microscopic hematuria, only detectable under a microscope. Both types, even when stemming from harmless causes, are signs that warrant medical attention.

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by the National University Health System (NUHS) can flag high calcium levels in the blood to doctors in real-time, prompting faster patient care.