Health and Lifestyle
DOH welcomes Duque’s appointment as health chief
October 26, 2017, 5:46 pm
MANILA – Malacañang’s appointment of former Department of Health (DOH) and Civil Service Commission (CSC) chief, Francisco Duque III, as interim Health Secretary on Thursday has drawn positive reactions. In a text message, Undersecretary Herminigildo Valle, who has served as DOH… Read More
New York bans e-cigarettes in workplaces
October 25, 2017, 2:36 pm
NEW YORK -- Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and vaping are being banned in bars, restaurants and most workplaces in the US state of New York under a new law that takes effect in 30 days. "These products are marketed as a healthier alternative to cigarettes but the reality is they also carry… Read More
Mimaropa may not be polio-free: DOH
October 25, 2017, 12:26 pm
MANILA – The head of the Department of Health’s (DOH) office in Mimaropa said Tuesday his office continues to push for polio vaccination, especially in remote areas, as he doubted that the region is polio-free. Mimaropa covers Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan.… Read More
Wheelchairs found in PhilPost await delivery: DOH
October 25, 2017, 11:29 am
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) has clarified a news report on “dozens of wheelchairs (that) were found dumped” by the department at the Philippine Postal Corp. (PhilPost) office in Quezon City. In a press statement, the DOH said the wheelchairs at the PhilPost warehouse were the… Read More
Red tide alert still up in 6 East Visayas bays
October 24, 2017, 7:00 pm
TACLOBAN CITY-- Six bays in Eastern Visayas are still positive of red tide toxins, prompting the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to raise a stern warning against shellfish consumption. These red tide-infested areas are Irong-irong Bay, Maqueda Bay, Villareal Bay, and Daram waters… Read More
Health caravan conducts 121 surgeries in Mimaropa
October 24, 2017, 6:55 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health’s (DOH) office in the Mimaropa region had provided a total of 121 surgical operations – 51 major and 70 minor -- since its caravan, “ToDOH Alaga, May TSekAP Na, May Operasyon Pa!”, began at the Dr. Damian Reyes Provincial Hospital in Boac, Marinduque last… Read More
Cancer-killing molecules found
October 24, 2017, 1:09 pm
CHICAGO -- Specific molecules called suicide RNA molecules can trigger a mechanism where it not only prevents cancer cells from becoming resistant to them, but also eliminates multiple genes that cancer cells need to survive, researchers at the US Northwestern University (NU) have discovered. NU… Read More
DOH to strengthen services of Marawi’s Amai Pakpak hospital
October 24, 2017, 12:52 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) will reinforce the operation of the Amai Pakpak Medical Center in Marawi, Lanao del Sur as part of government efforts to prepare for the return of residents, now that the city has been liberated from terrorists linked to the Maute Group. Dr. Gloria Balboa,… Read More
PGH introduces osteoporosis management models
October 21, 2017, 6:42 pm
MANILA--The Department of Orthopedics of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) along with the UP-PGH Alumni Association on Friday led the launching of its Orthogeriatric Multidisciplinary Fracture Management Model and Fracture Liaison Service for management of… Read More
Monday is ‘Senior Citizen Free Movie Day’ at SM City Puerto Princesa
October 21, 2017, 12:39 pm
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- Every Monday is a day senior citizens here could look forward to as it has been declared “Senior Citizen Free Movie Day”. SM Prime Holdings Inc., which manages and operates SM City Puerto Princesa, announced Friday that by simply showing their ID cards issued… Read More
PhilHealth, Pampanga ink deal to give JOs, PBCs health insurance
October 20, 2017, 8:14 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga -- The provincial government of Pampanga and the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to provide social protection and health insurance to job order workers (JOs) and project-based contractors (PBCs) in the… Read More
UN warns of rising newborn mortality in the future
October 19, 2017, 5:51 pm
GENEVA -- A latest report by UN agencies on Thursday warned that at current trends of child mortality, nearly 60 million children could die before their fifth birthday between 2017 and 2030, half being newborns. The report, Levels and Trends in Child Mortality 2017, was jointly released by the UN… Read More
DOH advocates for increased newborn screening
October 19, 2017, 5:14 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) here is calling on parents to have their children undergo the newborn screening (NBS) program for early detection of disorders that can lead to mental retardation and death. Dr. Reynilyn Reyes, DOH head of family, health and nutrition cluster in… Read More
New obesity treatment lowers body weight in animal study
October 19, 2017, 1:50 pm
WASHINGTON -- An experimental treatment involving injection of engineered proteins significantly lowered body weight, blood insulin, and cholesterol levels in obese mice, rats and monkeys, according to a study published Wednesday in the US journal Science Translational Medicine. The results could… Read More
PGH awaits IRR on rare disease law
October 19, 2017, 1:28 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine General Hospital (PGH), together with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders (PSOD), expressed hope that the Department of Health would soon complete the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Republic Act No. 10747 or… Read More
Group lobbies to block return of incinerators
October 18, 2017, 11:09 am
MANILA -- Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Asia has sought the scrapping of House of Representatives Bill No. 2286 that seeks to repeal the ban on incineration and amend the Philippine Clean Air Act to allow the re-entry of Waste-to-Energy incineration technologies in the country. In a news release… Read More
DOH declares alert in Metro hospitals
October 16, 2017, 9:55 am
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) has placed all hospitals in Metro Manila under "Code White" on Monday in anticipation of any health emergencies that may arise due to the transport strike staged by the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON). "Code white alert is… Read More
DOH OIC vows continuity of ‘great’ programs
October 13, 2017, 6:25 pm
MANILA -- Newly appointed officer-in-charge of the Department of Health (DOH), Dr. Herminigildo Valle, said Friday he will continue “the great programs" that the agency has set in place. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA), Valle said he will improve and ensure PhilHealth… Read More
Valle named DOH OIC
October 12, 2017, 10:48 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) announced Thursday that Undersecretary Herminigildo Valle has been designated by Malacañang Palace as department officer-in-charge. According to DOH spokesperson, Dr. Corazon Flores, the appointment of Dr. Valle was issued through a memorandum from the… Read More
WHO cites effects of negative working environments on mental health
October 12, 2017, 5:03 pm
MANILA -- The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that having unfavorable work environments could lead to physical and mental health problems. "There are many risk factors for mental health that may be present in the working environment. Most risks relate to interactions between type of work,… Read More
