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A recent study revealed that high temperatures can exacerbate conditions like gestational diabetes and thyroid disorders among pregnant women, raising alarms in hot climates like Asia. Scientists from Singapore and Britain recently concluded a review of medical research dating back to the 1940s and found that heat affects hormones and the endocrine system, which is responsible for creating and releasing those hormones.

Indonesians were shocked by the news of the controversial practice of a 63-year-old man with the initials NY in Semarang. NY, a boarding house owner, claimed to have been regularly consuming stray cat meat in an attempt to treat his long-standing diabetes. 

The story of Ridwan Fadhil (22), a young man from Cianjur, West Java, went viral on social media after revealing his experience of being diagnosed with stage five chronic kidney failure. 

Teva Pharmaceuticals has launched a generic version of Novo Nordisk’s Victoza, the first generic GLP-1 drug available in the United…

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) poses significant health risks for senior citizens, particularly those with weakened immune systems. According to Dr. Rontgene Solante, president of the Philippine College of Physicians, RSV can lead to severe respiratory infections, especially in older adults. During a media panel in Taguig City, he emphasised that one out of three elderly patients hospitalised due to RSV may die within a year after discharge. This alarming statistic underscores the need for increased awareness and preventive measures.

The Department of Health-Center for Health Development in Bicol (DOH CHD-5) announced a 92% treatment success rate for tuberculosis (TB) cases for Q1 2024. This achievement was highlighted during the “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” briefing held at the Bicol Medical Center in Naga City. This success is indicative of the region’s robust health initiatives and effective implementation of TB treatment protocols. 

Indonesian actress Prilly Latuconsina has recently made headlines for her remarkable weight loss journey. She shed an impressive 10 kg without resorting to stringent diet plans. Instead, she adopted a holistic approach, embracing a healthier lifestyle over the course of a year. Prilly’s transformation serves as an inspiring example, demonstrating that sustainable weight loss is achievable through simple yet effective dietary and lifestyle modifications.

The cosmetic consequences of using the diabetes medication Ozempic for off-label weight loss are becoming increasingly visible. Dubbed “Ozempic face,” this phenomenon describes the rapid ageing and sagging of facial skin seen in some users.

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In a bid to combat the rising tide of obesity and associated health risks, the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Bicol has issued a compelling call to action.