<span itemprop="author">Melvin Sanicas, MD

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Breastfeeding is best, but why do some countries struggle?

Breastfeeding provides ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants; it is also an integral part of the reproductive process with important implications for the health of mothers. Breastfeeding has numerous health benefits for both the …

Measles outbreaks: Getting to the root of the problem

Measles outbreaks across the United States have been identified with Texas being the 11th state so far to report an outbreak. The Philippines with over 2 million unvaccinated children has declared an outbreak of measles after nearly 2,000 cases and 26 …