Healthy Pinoy - Healthy Pinoy in Filipino

Authorities suggest that a primary factor behind the declining vaccination rates is the persistent spread of misinformation regarding vaccine safety and efficacy. - Maling impormasyon tungkol sa mga bakuna at ang pagkalat nito ay maaaring dahilan kung bakit bumaba ang bilang ng mga nagpapabakuna.

According to a 2024 report, more than 2,300 children in Australia are hospitalised each year due to influenza, with nearly half under five years old, including cases requiring ICU care and some deaths. This year, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved a nasal flu vaccine to protect children in Australia but the question remains, is it free? - Ayon sa ulat noong 2024, mahigit 2,300 bata sa Australia ang nao-ospital bawat taon dahil sa trangkaso, at halos kalahati ay wala pang limang taong gulang, habang may ilang kaso na umabot sa ICU at may ilan ding namatay. Ngayong taon, inaprubahan ng Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) ang nasal flu vaccine para maprotektahan ang mga bata sa Australia ngunit ang tanong, libre ba ito?

In 2025, the 'Subclade K' or 'Super-K' flu variant claimed more than 1,700 lives and infected over half a million people, making it the deadliest and most severe influenza season in Australia’s history. - Noong 2025, ang 'Subclade K' o 'Super-K' flu variant ang nagdulot ng mahigit 1,700 pagkamatay at nakahawa sa higit kalahating milyong katao, kaya ito ang itinuturing na pinakamalalang flu season sa kasaysayan ng Australia.

During Holy Week, fasting as part of Lent demonstrates discipline and devotion. Beyond its spiritual significance, experts say it also offers benefits for both the body and the mind. - Sa Semana Santa, ang pag-aayuno o fasting bilang bahagi ng Kuwaresma ay nagpapakita ng disiplina at pananampalataya. Bukod dito, may benepisyo rin ito sa katawan at isipan, ayon sa mga eksperto.

Dr Angelica Logarta-Scott says common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause include brain fog, trouble sleeping, irregular periods, hot flushes, night sweats, chills, and even formication or the feeling of insects crawling on the skin, along with depression, mood swings, and muscle and joint pain - Ayon kay Dr Angelica Logarta-Scott karaniwang sintomas ng perimenopause at menopause ay brain fog, hirap makatulog, irregular ang periods, hot flushes, night sweats, chills, formication o parang may langgam o insekto na gumagapang sa balat kahit wala naman, depression, mood swings, muscle at joint pain.

According to Dr. Angelica Logarta-Scott, cervical cancer can be detected early with regular screening. A little discomfort is a small price to pay to prevent serious illness and save your life. - Ayon kay Dr. Angelica Logarta-Scott, ang Cervical Cancer ay natutukoy nang maaga sa regular na Cervical Screening Test. Ang kaunting discomfort ay mas mabuti kaysa sa panganib ng sakit at maaaring magligtas ng buhay.

Haemorrhoids affect 300,000 Australians annually, yet 80 percent recover with GP guidance, mainly among pregnant, overweight, or constipated individuals. - Ayon sa datos, tinatayang 300,000 ang ginagamot sa almoranas bawat taon sa Australia, at 80% ay gumagaling sa tulong ng GP, kadalasan sa mga buntis, overweight, madalas ma-constipate, o matagal nakaupo sa inidoro.

According to Healthdirect Australia, an estimated three out of four women experience a vaginal yeast infection or thrush in their lifetime, and it can recur. - Ayon sa Healthdirect Australia tinatayang tatlo sa apat na babae ay nagkakaroon ng vaginal yeast infection o vaginal thrush sa kanilang buhay at pwede itong magpabalik-balik.

Find out how many steps you need to keep your body and heart in top shape. - Alamin ang ideal na bilang ng hakbang para mapanatiling malakas ang katawan at puso.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Diverticular disease is more common among older adults. Around 30 percent of people aged 60 and above have Diverticula, small pouches that form in the walls of the digestive tract, particularly the large intestine and this rises to 60–70 per cent in those aged 80 and older. - Ayon sa World Health Organization (WHO), mas karaniwan ang diverticular disease sa mga nakatatanda, humigit-kumulang 30 porsiyento ng mga edad 60 pataas ang may diverticula o maliliit na supot o bukol na nabubuo sa dingding ng digestive tract, partikular sa malaking bituka, at tumataas ito sa mahigit 60 hanggang 70 porsiyento sa mga edad 80 pataas.