Manila, Sept. 10 -- Parents should prioritize nutritious food, adequate rest and healthy habits for their children while staying alert to possible signs of leukemia, a Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) physician said Thursday.

Dr. Arden Mae Shiu, a medical specialist at the Department of Health-run hospital, said a healthy diet can help support children's overall health and immune system.

She particularly encouraged parents to include green leafy vegetables and other iron-rich foods in their children's meals, noting that these are readily available and affordable in the Cordillera.

"Kapag nagkakasakit or puyat, pwedeng it may lead to anemia but eating green leafy vegetables and iron-rich food makakatulong i-boost ang h...