Newsletter: New study rewrites decades of medical misunderstanding of saturated fat and heart disease

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Warnings against saturated fat on heart health need to be revisited as flaws were revealed in the seminal 1950s studies on which these warnings were based, according to new research coming out of the Ateneo de Manila University.

Outdated and unsupported research from the 1950s erroneously conflated the saturated fats found in meat and dairy with the harmful industrial trans-fats commonly used in margarine and shortening. PHOTO CREDIT: Felicity Tai / Pexels.com

In 1953, spurred by an apparent surge in heart disease in the US, physiologist Ancel Keys published a study that introduced the “lipid-heart hypothesis.” He claimed without evidence that high saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet raise cholesterol levels in the blood and contribute to heart disease. He developed what is now known as the Keys equation, where he sought to mathematically predict serum cholesterol levels based on saturated fat and cholesterol intake.

Newsletter: KonsultaMD introduces P499 Diabetes Screening Package to encourage early detection

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Aiming to address the increasing prevalence of diabetes in the Philippines, KonsultaMD has unveiled a new and affordable diabetes screening bundle to encourage more Filipinos to manage their health.

Newsletter: UP Study Pinpoints Key Player in Aggressive Type of Prostate Cancer

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By Harvey Sapigao

Schematic diagram of protein CYB561 (oblong figure in center) in action. CYB561 processes some iron into its more active form, contributing to the active iron pool (Photo credit: Azur et. al. 2024).

According to the World Health Organization, prostate cancer is the third most common type of cancer among Filipino men. In 2022, almost 10,000 Filipino men were diagnosed with the disease. In serious cases, the disease can develop into an aggressive type called castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Some further progress into the most aggressive form, neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC), where standard treatments no longer work and it becomes the most fatal of all prostate cancers.

Newsletter: ‘Death Is Not a Failure’: Enhancing Dolphin Disease Knowledge Through Hands-on Training

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Veterinarians measuring the length of a striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) (Photo credit: Eunice Jean Patron)

Albeit disheartening, scientists said the death of a stranded dolphin is not entirely a setback during the “Cetacean Pathology Training and Workshop: Pathogenesis of Common Diseases in Stranded Dolphins,” held on June 24, 2024, at the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UPD-CS IESM), Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Laboratory (MMRCL).

Newsletter: UPMV K9, Vanguard Makati push better health for people and pets

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Hundreds of pet owners were able to avail of free medical checkups for themselves and free anti-rabies vaccinations for their pets at the recently-concluded Luntian at Pula held at the UP Diliman DMST Complex last June 29.

Newsletter: Breaking Boundaries: KonsultaMD unveils inclusive Partner Health Plan Open to Common Law Partners/Same-Sex Couples

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Leading telehealth provider KonsultaMD introduces a groundbreaking health plan that provides common-law partners and same-sex couples comprehensive healthcare. 

Newsletter: USANA Philippines Celebrates 15 Years of Changing Lives

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USANA Philippines marks its 15th year milestone with a grand celebration together with its executives, directors, employees, and associates.

USANA Philippines recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary in it its ongoing mission to maintain wellness. Company executives, ambassadors, Associates, and product users all attended this grand celebration — a testament to the unwavering commitment to reach one million families worldwide.

 

Newsletter: Maintaining Everyday Wellness, One Sip at A Time

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USANA’s Advanced Collagen is a drink that contains Collagen, Biotin, Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamin C.

USANA Philippines celebrated Women’s Month 2024 along with a special milestone in the company’s history: it marked its 15th year of offering science-based beauty products to the local market and helping every Filipina to become more confident in their own skin. 

Newsletter: Free Family Planning Service on Wheels to Travel Throughout Luzon

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The SODEX (Service Outreach and Distribution Extension Program) Mobile Clinic, the first-ever mobile Family Planning (FP) ambulatory clinic in the country, was recently launched by DKT Philippines Foundation and funded by TRUST Reproductive Health Choices, to bring safe and quality FP products and services to Filipinos. The mobile clinic will travel around Luzon this year to accommodate up to 3,000 beneficiaries who need permanent methods of contraception and another 3,570 who will avail of temporary methods. 

Newsletter: USANA Philippines Meets with Local Health Experts to Discuss the Vital Role of Supplements

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From left: USANA Marketing Supervisor Leeo Onanad, USANA Marketing Supervisor Jara Tayamen, USANA’s executive director of global health education and nutrition research Dr. Rolando Maddela, Registered Nutritionist-Dietician Mary Rose Del Rio, Medical Oncologist Dr. Alex Delgado, Dr. Susano Yves Tanael, and USANA Senior Sales & Marketing Manager Joyce Ramallosa. 

To show the importance of supplementation in maintaining wellness, USANA Philippines met with around 300 health professionals nationwide at its inaugural symposium. Building on their 15th anniversary celebration, this event echoes USANA’s commitment to reach one million families globally —with a continued focus on product research, innovation, and education.

Newsletter: DKT Philippines Foundation Unveils PH’s First Family Planning Mobile Clinic

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DKT Philippines Foundation, Inc. officially launches the country’s first-ever Family Planning Ambulatory Clinic.

DKT Philippines Foundation, a charitable non-profit organization promoting family planning and HIV prevention, officially launched the SODEX (Service Outreach and Distribution Extension Program) Mobile Clinic – the country’s first-ever family planning ambulatory clinic. This pioneering effort aims to provide safe and accessible modern family planning methods for Filipinos in far-flung areas to bridge the gap between Filipinos wanting to space and limit pregnancy and the disparities in Family Planning service provision.

Newsletter: USANA PH Receives Gold Label for Most Trusted Natural Food Supplements at the 2024 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards

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Cherry Ampig, General Manager of USANA Philippines receiving the Gold Label Award for the Most Trusted Natural Food Supplements from Sheron White, Retail and Advertising Sales Director for the Reader’s Digest Asia-Pacific at the 2024 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards.

USANA Philippines, a global leader in the health industry, recently received the Gold Label for the Most Trusted Natural Food Supplements at the 2024 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards. The valued recognition, awarded during the 26th Annual Most Trusted Brand survey, demonstrates USANA’s commitment to providing premium quality-based nutritional products which exemplifies consumer trust, not just in the Philippines but all over the world.

Newsletter: Urgent Call for Action: Strengthening the Philippine Clean Air Act to Safeguard Public Health and Environment

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As the Philippines gears up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Philippine Clean Air Act in 2024, it's vital to acknowledge both the progress made and the challenges that persist in the work towards cleaner air.

Newsletter: The Daily Ritual You'll Never Want to Skip for a Healthier and Happier You

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USANA Philippines' Elite Athletes serve as testaments the with the right balance of nutrition and supplements, our bodies can perform at their peak potential.

Everybody dreams of having an active and healthy lifestyle. We all want to live long enough to reach all our goals and not be a burden to our families. However, in a fast-paced society, it is easy to get caught with the demands of our everyday life. Often, we juggle different roles such as that of a child, a parent, a friend, a partner, or even a workmate that require us to manage multiple responsibilities at once. As time passes by, we see our commitment to staying healthy weaken. It’s either we find ourselves making excuses to skip our workout routines, we forget to take our supplements, or we just eat whatever’s readily available without regard to its nutrition. 

Newsletter: UP Mathematicians Develop Algorithm to Simulate Monkeypox Spread and Raise Awareness

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By: Maria Alexandra Marmol

In a major stride towards enhancing global epidemic preparedness, Drs. Victoria May Mendoza and Renier Mendoza of the UP Diliman College of Science Institute of Mathematics (UPD-CS IM) have provided key findings on the dynamics of monkeypox spread. In collaboration with South Korean researchers, the team developed an innovative algorithm to investigate the pivotal role of self-reporting and contact tracing in the early stages of monkeypox transmission via simulations.

The stochastic simulation process illustrating the possible mitigation or spread of infection depending on whether the primary case self-reports or not. (Photo credit: Ko et. al., 2023)

Newsletter: UP Chemists Modify Anticancer Compound to Improve Safety and Efficacy

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Chemical structure of deguelin. (Photo credit: Francisco, J. A., & Paderes, M. C. Inhibitory effects of B-, C-, and E-ring-truncated deguelin derivatives against A549, HCT116, and MCF-7 Cancer Cells. ACS Omega, 8(45): p. 43109–43117)

Scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have transformed the anticancer compound deguelin into a novel class of compounds that show promise as safer and more effective treatments for colon, lung, and breast cancer.

Newsletter: Moving with Purpose: The Top 10 Vitamins and Minerals Needed by Your Body

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USANA's Fibergy Active is a fiber-focused supplement that puts optimal gut health within reach.

Going from place to place and chasing one task after another, you might think that you’re already doing enough to keep your body moving and your health goals on track. But having an active lifestyle does not automatically equate to living a completely healthy life. It must be supplemented with the correct vitamins and minerals for our body to function at its best. Therefore, a thorough understanding of these components is necessary. For all efforts in building an active and healthy lifestyle will be in vain if we are not knowledgeable with what kinds of vitamins and minerals must go in our body and how they correspond to our daily needs.

Newsletter: UP researchers caution against parasites in raw vegetables, seafood

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Scientists from the University of the Philippines (UP) are gently reminding the public to thoroughly wash and cook their market-bought fresh produce and seafood as a precautionary measure against parasites.

Toxoplasma gondii parasites (Photo credit: CDC-DPDx; see reference below)

Newsletter: USANA Teams Up with Gilas Pilipinas Women for Health and Wellness Journey

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USANA Philippines, a global cellular nutrition company, forges partnership with Gilas Pilipinas Women’s Basketball Team as their official nutritional supplement partner. 

Newsletter: Skin like butterfly wings: UP scientists investigate rare deadly disease

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by Eunice Jean Patron, UPD-CS SciComm

As rare and deadly as it is poetically named, “Butterfly’s Disease” (scientifically known as “epidemolysis bullosa” or simply “EB”) has no known cure. But a handful of Filipino scientists are working their way towards a treatment.