Michael Apacible Bulletin

Nang sumiklab ang novel coronavirus (COVID-19) sa Wuhan, China, at mabilis na kumalat sa iba't ibang panig ng mundo noong simula ng 2020, maraming bansa ang agad na nagpatupad ng matitinding paghihigpit sa pagpasok ng mga dayuhan, partikular ang mga galing sa Tsina. Subalit sa Pilipinas, isang naiibang panimulang tugon ang namayani, na umani ng batikos at debate. Sa kabila ng lumalaking banta at pagkumpirma ng mga kaso sa ibang bansa, naging kontrobersyal ang naging pahayag ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na hindi agad magpapatupad ng travel ban sa mga Chinese national, na aniya'y baka makasakit sa relasyon ng Pilipinas at Tsina. Ang ganitong panimulang kilos, kasama ang ilang pahayag na tila minamaliit ang banta ng virus, ay nagdulot ng kritisismo mula sa mga eksperto at publiko na kung sana'y mas maaga at mas mahigpit ang naging aksyon ng pamahalaan, maaaring nabawasan ang lawak ng pagkalat ng virus at ang bilang ng mga namatay. Ang COVID-19 pandemic ay nag-iwan ng malalim n...

  Colorectal cancer often referred to as bowel cancer, colon cancer, or rectal cancer depending on its origin point remains a significant global health challenge. Despite being highly treatable when detected early, it is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women. Understanding the biology of this disease, recognizing its subtle warning signs, and adhering to screening protocols are the most effective tools we have in reducing mortality rates. What is Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. These cancers can also be named separately as colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where they start. Both share many common features. Most colorectal cancers begin as a growth on the inner lining of the colon or rectum called a polyp. Some types of polyps can change into cancer over time (usually many years), but not all polyps become cancer. The two main types of polyps are: Adenomatous polyps (adenomas):  These polyps sometimes chan...

  Dandruff is a very common scalp condition that causes flakes of skin to appear. It isn't exactly "growing" like a plant or fungus, but rather it is the result of the natural skin renewal process speeding up significantly. Here is a breakdown of how and why it happens: How Dandruff Happens (The Mechanism) Your skin cells are constantly renewing themselves. In a healthy scalp, old skin cells die and fall off (shed) about once a month. This usually happens invisibly. With dandruff, this cycle accelerates. Skin cells mature and die much faster than normal, sometimes in just 2-7 days. Because they are shedding so quickly, they don't have time to separate properly. Instead, they clump together with natural scalp oils, becoming visible white or yellowish flakes. Why Dandruff Happens (The Causes) The exact cause can vary from person to person, but it is usually due to a combination of three main factors: A Microbe called  Malassezia globosa :  This is a yeast-like fungus th...