HEALTH SENTINEL

by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
November 1, 2011
The Snake Oil racket of the 15th century pales in comparison to the billion dollar global health scams of today. Fueled by people’s everlasting search for the “Fountain of Youth” to stay younger and live longer, Continue reading →

by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
November 1, 2011
Worldwide, in the last few decades, victims of diabetes have increased more than twice, and expected to grow from its current 246 million to 380 million in 18 years, by 2025, according to the report from the International Diabetes Institute in Australia. Continue reading →

by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
Ocotber 16, 2011
The role of vitamin D as a cancer-preventing and fighting agent has been on the forefront of medical news these days. Medically known as calciferol, this vitamin was discovered in 1918, in cod liver oil, and popularly called today as the Sunshine Vitamin (HTH column, Cebu Daily News, 7-27-06). Continue reading →

by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
Ocotber 1, 2011
In majority of cases, sudden death from heart disease in low-risk group is surprisingly common. Of course, among the high risk group (those who are smokers, with high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, irregular heart rhythm), the incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) is much more frequent. Continue reading →

by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
September 16, 2011
Every child is a blessing from God, and having children, natural or adopted, is one of the greatest privileges a couple or a person can have. But just like any privilege in life, parenthood comes with serious obligations and responsibilities for both the mother and the father, or the adopted parent(s). Continue reading →

by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
August 20, 2011
In majority of cases, sudden death from heart disease in low-risk group is surprisingly common. Of course, among the high risk group (those who are smokers, with high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, irregular heart rhythm), the incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) is much more frequent. Continue reading →

by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
August, 2011
On Thursday, June 2, 2011, US First Lady Michelle Obama introduced My Plate, the new basic food guide to replace the outdated Food Pyramid of 1992. With her in Washington, DC, for the unveiling were Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin. Continue reading →

by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
July 16, 2011
The new television show in the USA, “Food Revolution,” hosted by passionate health advocate Jamie Oliver of Essex, England, has pointed out glaringly how junk foods Continue reading →

by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
June 1, 2011
Liposuction is the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the United States today. Medically termed lipoplasty, it is a surgical procedure for removal of fats under the skin using a suction equipment through small incisions. Continue reading →

by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
June 1, 2011
Diabetes Prevention of diseases is the rational and wise strategy in health. Living a healthy lifestyle is, of course, the major key. Science unceasingly strives to find ways to ward off diseases, like diabetes, which is a pandemic. Continue reading →