Choosing the Right Vitamins and Supplements: A Practical Guide With so many vitamins and supplements available today, choosing what to take can sometimes be confusing. Different nutrients serve different purposes in the body, and what works for one person may not necessarily be what another person needs. A balanced diet remains the foundation of good health. Supplements can provide additional
National Pharmacy Week National Pharmacy Week acknowledges the invaluable contributions pharmacists and technicians make to patient care in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare settings. Celebrated every December in The Philippines, it is a time to recognize the powerful impact you make on your patients. It is an opportunity to raise your patients’ and colleagues’ awareness about the vital role
National Children’s Month National Children’s Month is celebrated in November in the Philippines every year. This month-long celebration aims to give Filipino children access to a healthy environment, good education, and healthcare. Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines’ national hero, once said that the youth is the future of the nation, and investing in children is key for the betterment of
Lung Cancer Awareness Month Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in the world for both men and women. More men die of lung cancer than the next two most deadly types of cancer for men (prostate and colorectal) combined.More women die of lung cancer than breast cancer. Smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer.
Food Safety Awareness Week Every fourth week of October, food safety awareness week is observed. This attempts to raise awareness of the value of good quality, safe and clean food. Food safety is the practice of handling, preparing, and storing food in a way that minimizes the chance that people would contract a foodborne illness. More than 200 diseases, ranging
