Weight-bearing exercise, such as walking and jogging, is essential in building strong bones, even in the later years. Aim to exercise three to five days a week…
Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD · · 3 min read
Among the many medications used in management of diabetes, one mainstay is the drug known as metformin. Unfortunately, there are fake news articles out there…
Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD · · 3 min read
Among the many medications used in management of diabetes, one mainstay is the drug known as metformin. Unfortunately, there are fake news articles out there…
Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD · · 3 min read
Coming up next week is National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week, mandated by Republic Act 10786 which sets the fourth week of September as the time dedicated to…
Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD · · 4 min read
Coming up next week is National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week, mandated by Republic Act 10786 which sets the fourth week of September as the time dedicated to…
Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD · · 4 min read
Anemia is a manageable condition, but it requires attention and care. While some types of anemia are not preventable, you can reduce your risk by eating a…
Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD · · 3 min read
Year in and year out, my patients always ask what they can and can't eat during the holidays. My answer is always the same – just eat less. It can be…
Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD · · 3 min read
As one of the medications frequently prescribed for metformin, many of my patients have already heard about this drug when I mention it during clinic visits.…
Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD · · 3 min read
Whenever I see a patient with diabetes, part of the visit includes asking about possible complications of diabetes. This includes screening for diabetic eye…
Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD · · 2 min read
Getting enough fluids to stay hydrated is essential for the body to operate at its best. Water makes up about 60 percent of our body weight and we depend on…
Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD · · 3 min read
