Dr. Vincy Infantina writes and updates iCliniq blogs on health conditions, treatment options, and the latest healthcare updates, making important health information clear and easy to understand.
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Cancer testing is shifting in a quiet but meaningful way. New urine-based tests are showing that a simple sample no procedure, no camera, no discomfort can give doctors useful information about cancer risk. But the real question being asked in 2026 isn't whether a urine test can
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For a lot of people, melatonin is just part of the bedtime routine: a gummy, a glass of water, lights off. So when news started circulating that it might be linked to heart failure, it understandably rattled a lot of regular users. Turns out, the real story is a lot
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Waking up after a full night's sleep and still feeling completely wiped out not from a late night or a stressful week, but because your own immune system is quietly destroying your red blood cells faster than your body can replace them. That's the reality of
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The first mRNA flu vaccine for seasonal flu has arrived in the US, and if you're over 50, it's worth understanding what that actually means before flu season hits. mRNA technology changed how the world thought about vaccines during the pandemic, and now it's
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Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers out there, yet millions of people put off screening because the thought of a colonoscopy stops them before they even start. Blood-based screening is changing that first conversation by making the entry point far less intimidating. It's not
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Every monsoon, dengue fills hospital beds and sends families into a panic over spiking fevers and falling platelet counts. India's first approved dengue vaccine is a real step forward, but it works best when it's part of a bigger plan. Knowing how dengue spreads and what
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Alzheimer's treatment used to mean one thing: repeated hospital trips and long IV infusions just to keep up with care. That's starting to change. New options are making treatment more accessible, but the bigger shift is in what treatment is actually trying to do. The focus
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A bowl of fresh salad looks like one of the safest meals you can put together, but some risks are too small to see coming. Tiny parasites can travel on fresh produce and survive all the way to your plate without any visible sign. Understanding how contamination happens matters just
Most people assume that living somewhere sunny means their vitamin D is sorted. That assumption is quietly letting millions of people down. Countries with year-round sunshine still have widespread vitamin D deficiency, and the reasons go far deeper than how much time you spend outside. Researchers are now shifting
Sunscreen formulas have quietly gotten a lot better with lighter textures, less white cast, and less of that greasy feeling that made people skip it in the first place. Now, there's a real push toward products people will actually want to wear every day, which matters more than
Pilates used to be written off as glorified stretching. But now it has changed; a simple four-week Pilates routine may improve blood pressure, blood sugar, stress levels, and metabolic health even in women who hadn't exercised in years. Researchers are now looking seriously at how low-impact
You fixed your diet, cut the sugar, switched to "healthy" snacks, but the ingredient list tells a different story. Preservatives are no longer just a junk food problem. In 2026, they're sitting inside the foods most people trust the most. Healthy Packaged Foods Have a Hidden
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Most women believe irregular or heavy periods are “just hormonal”; however, they may be a sign of an underlying medical condition that requires treatment. The range of potential causes is greater than many women think - PCOS, fibroids, early uterine changes, as well as stress. Knowing what constitutes abnormal bleeding can
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Recent hantavirus cases among cruise travelers have put this rare but serious virus back on the radar. The overall risk of catching it remains low, but knowing the early warning signs and how exposure actually happens is far more useful than worrying about it after the fact. 1. Why Hantavirus
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Most people picture Parkinson's as a brain condition with tremors, stiff muscles, a slower walk. But here's the surprising part: your gut may notice something is off long before the brain shows any signs. Recent research is reshaping how doctors think about early detection, and it
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A new COVID-19 variant named Cicada is making the rounds, and it's got scientists paying close attention. Just like its insect namesake, this strain stayed hidden for a long time before suddenly resurfacing across dozens of countries. Here's everything you need to know about it