Dr. Jiggy Leonard Landong - Addiction Care / Adult Diseases - Hypertension

12/05/2026

Honored to represent the Philippine Society of Hypertension Iloilo Chapter during the Launching of “Proteksyon Para sa Altapresyon” in Iloilo Province.

From a successful initiative (Healthy Hearts Programme) to another, this meaningful event strengthens our shared commitment not just for hypertension prevention and awareness, but also with other lifestyle diseases such as Diabetes.

To a Healthy Hearts and Healthy Minds of the Ilonggo Community❤️🩺

11/05/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗴-𝗕𝗣 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆!

Ipinagdiriwang ngayong Mayo ang Hypertension Awareness Month upang bigyang-diin ang panganib ng mataas na presyon ng dugo. Ang hypertension ay madalas na walang nararamdamang sintomas, kaya mahalaga ang regular na pag-monitor ng blood pressure. Ugaliin ang TED o Tamang pagkain, Ehersisyo, at Disiplina at huwag kalimutang inumin ang maintenance na gamot upang makaiwas sa malalang komplikasyon.

Huwag hayaang maging huli ang lahat dahil ang pag-iingat sa puso ay pag-iingat sa buhay.

Maaaring magtungo sa inyong lokal na Health Center upang magpa-check ng presyon at makakuha ng payong medikal. Bisitahin din ang opisyal na website at mga social media page ng DOH para sa iba pang impormasyon.

11/05/2026

Cannabis use is common among those with mental health conditions, and many people report using cannabis to manage mental health symptoms.

It is important for clinicians to understand the lack of clear benefits of cannabis for mental health conditions and the potential for substantial adverse effects.

📌 This Review summarizes the current evidence on the effects of cannabis on commonly encountered mental health conditions and provides clinicians with basic information about cannabis pharmacology and biology.

https://ja.ma/42kHQib

08/05/2026

Nakakita ka na ba ng 12 years old na nag-viv**e?

Ito ang pinahihiwatig ni Ms. Au Quilala ng Child Rights Network (CRN) Philippines at Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development ang lumalalang paggamit ng v**e at HTPs sa kabataan sa joint Senate Committee Hearing on Health and Demography at Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship, .

Mas mahigpit na regulasyon at mataas na buwis sa v**e ang makakatulong upang mabawasan ang accessibitility nito sa kabataan at maprotektahan ang kanilang kalusugan

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

🚨 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗟: 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗦𝗗𝘀)?

8 out of 11 ASEAN countries have already banned e-cigarettes or v**es to protect public health.

In Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, authorities have expressed support for potential bans:

🇲🇾 Malaysia’s Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad: “It’s not a matter of if, but when.”
🇵🇭 Philippines’ Health Secretary: “Why will I give poison to the Filipinos and the youth?”
🇮🇩 Indonesia’s narcotics agency: calling for a full ban due to drug abuse risks

With momentum building across the region—
Is it time for Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines to follow?

Tell us why in the comments!

Note: This is a space for informed and respectful dialogue. We reserve the right to moderate comments that are misleading, promotional, abusive, or otherwise disruptive.

07/05/2026

05/05/2026

Excess in early childhood reduces exposure to adult speech and conversational exchanges, which may negatively affect language development. Shared viewing and educational content can help mitigate these effects.

This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page discusses how screen time may affect language development in children.

https://ja.ma/4tgxs61

02/05/2026

A cross-sectional analysis of the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicated that nearly 1 in 10 US adults had overlapping heavy drinking and obesity, and 3.8% had both alcohol use disorder ( ) and obesity.

The prevalence of overlapping risk factors was highest among young and middle-aged adults, with notable differences by s*x, race and ethnicity, insurance coverage, and income.

These findings highlight the importance of integrated clinical and public health interventions focused on co-occurring risky alcohol use and obesity to reduce liver disease risk, with particular attention to uninsured individuals and those with Medicaid or CHIP coverage.

https://ja.ma/4tw9V1X