Is sperm nutritious?

Sperm is biological substance that is contained in bodily fluid called spermatic fluid secreted by males in order to fertilize the eggs of the females. It is through the union of a sperm cell and egg cell that humans are conceived.


No, this video is not about the hotly debated family planning bill. This is about the myth which says that sperm is nutritious.

Toasted Skin Syndrome

We have heard the health hazards of the new electronic gadgets these days such as the increased risk of developing brain cancer, Facebook addiction, eye problems and all.


Another health problem first described in 2004 is a computer-induced lesion caused by resting a laptop on the thighs. The heat generated by a laptop is enough to cause burns, which may increase the risk of developing skin cancers.


Researchers in Switzerland reported a 10-year old boy, the youngest patient known to have the laptop-induced dermatosis, who developed a sponge-patterned discoloration on his left thigh after playing computer games with his laptop resting on his upper legs a few hours per day for several months.


The condition could be prevented by placing a heat insulator in between the skin and the computer, say the laptop's casing. Read more below.

Does IVF increase the risk of birth defects?

Previous studies have raised concerns that assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are more likely than natural methods to conceive children with birth disorders. 


To test whether ART increases the risk of birth anomalies, Chinese researchers studied the records of 15,405 babies born between 2004 and 2008 from several medical centers.

VIDEO: Observing World Rabies Day, 28 September

In the observance of World Rabies Day on 28 September, I am pleased to share with you seven video series from the World Rabies Day Web site.


Rabies is a deadly viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals such as dogs, cats, monkeys, bats, and other mammals.


In these videos, Peter Costa, Communications Director at the Global Alliance for Rabies Control, provides information about how you can protect yourself, your pets and your community from Rabies; a deadly yet preventable disease.


The series discusses how rabies is transmitted, which animals are most likely to be rabid, symptoms and diagnoses, prevention measures, World Rabies Day and medical advancements.

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

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Paglilihi

Written in the Tagalog language, the following exchanges talk about the stomach symptoms of a pregnant on her early pregnancy.

Portable breast cancer screening kit

This is a convenient and cheaper way to detect breast cancer. Mackay Holdings Inc. will introduce a painless and non-invasive way to determine the presence of breast mass. This means that there will be no incisions that will generate fear to patients. The manufacturer claim that the kit is comparable in detection rates to mammogram. Seek your doctor's advice for further medical evaluation. Read the article below.

Condoms just for gays?

Below is an interesting development to curb the transmission of infections by sexual means--condoms that are specially made for anal penetration. This Indian idea will soon introduce condoms with copious amounts of lubricant for easier use for the behind. And that, of course, will help prevent anal cracks, which is a known risk factor in the transmission of HIV virus. This could be a next important thing to consider if abstinence were not chosen. Read the article below for details.

Acetaminophen causes allergies?

Initial studies in the US showed that there could be an association between the commonly-used pain killer, acetaminophen, and triggering asthmatic attacks. About 40% of children have had asthmatic wheezes years after taking the drug. Other findings included the development of eczema and allergic rhinitis. Until such association were fully established, experts do not advice staying away from the popular drug. Read more below.