Health and Lifestyle
DOH launches simultaneous anti-dengue drive in C. Visayas
August 8, 2019, 7:35 pm
CEBU CITY -- The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) Center for Health Development launched the "Sabayang 4 O'clock Habit para Deng-Get Out" program in the region on Wednesday here. Health Regional Director Jaime Bernadas ordered all DOH-7 personnel to go out of their respective… Read More
Pampanga reports 44% drop in dengue cases
August 8, 2019, 3:26 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga -- Dengue cases in Pampanga dropped by 44 percent in the first seven months of this year compared to the same period in 2018 amid the surge of the viral disease in other parts of the country. Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Marcelo Jaochico said the decline in dengue… Read More
DOH-Bicol reminds local authorities on proper fogging
August 7, 2019, 8:56 pm
LEGAZPI CITY --- After the declaration of a national dengue epidemic by the Department of Health (DOH), authorities here reminded local officials and other health institutions on the standard use and proper fogging procedures. In an interview on Wednesday, Dr. Aurora Teresa Daluro, regional… Read More
Ilocos Norte intensifies dengue awareness drive
August 7, 2019, 8:40 pm
LAOAG CITY -- The Provincial Health Office (PHO) has reminded all residents in the province to keep their surroundings clean to prevent the mushrooming of breeding grounds for dengue-carrying mosquitoes. From January to July 2019, the Provincial Health Office has recorded a total of 418 cases… Read More
DILG-Bicol directs local execs to act vs. dengue
August 7, 2019, 8:33 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Bicol has directed governors, city and town mayors in the region to undertake a synchronized sanitation and cleanliness drive after a national dengue epidemic was declared by the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday.… Read More
GenSan moves to contain dengue in schools
August 5, 2019, 3:12 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The City Health Office (CHO) has stepped up its monitoring and interventions in local schools to contain and prevent the spread of the deadly dengue fever. Dr. Lalaine Calonzo, assistant city health officer, said they have implemented various measures to ensure that schools… Read More
Dengue blue alert raised in Bicol
August 1, 2019, 9:11 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC) raised the region's dengue alert level to code blue as cases in the region are now above the alert threshold, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Thursday said. Claudio Yucot, OCD regional director and RDRRMC… Read More
U.S. study reveals crucial mechanisms contributing to Alzheimer's
August 1, 2019, 7:44 pm
LOS ANGELES -- Researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine), have developed a way for human brain immune cells, known as microglia, to grow and function in mice, which offers an unprecedented view of crucial mechanisms contributing to Alzheimer's. The breakthrough also holds… Read More
DepEd-Bicol implements preventive alert system vs. dengue
July 31, 2019, 9:14 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Education (DepEd) regional office here has started implementing the Preventive Alert System in Schools (PASS) to easily detect possible dengue cases in learning institutions across Bicol. Regional Director Gilbert Sadsad of DepEd-Bicol, in a press conference early… Read More
New studies show diverse benefits of eating blueberries
July 31, 2019, 5:34 pm
LOS ANGELES -- New studies have added fresh evidence on how blueberry consumption contributes to healthy aging, the latest release of the Gerontological Society of America said. "Since the 1990s, research on the health benefits of blueberries has grown exponentially," said an opening editorial of… Read More
Dengue cases in Bicol reach 3K with 37 deaths this year
July 29, 2019, 5:52 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) in Bicol on Monday said dengue incidence in the region has reached an alarming level with a total of 3,631 cases and 37 deaths from January 1 to July 27 this year. Dr. Ernie Vera of the Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (RESU) said the figure… Read More
DOH deploys mental health, psychosocial support team to Batanes
July 29, 2019, 5:40 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday deployed a mental health and psychosocial support team to Itbayat, Batanes to assist the victims of the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit the province over the weekend. In a statement, the DOH said the team, which would provide counseling and… Read More
Urbanization may increase airborne microbe-related health risks
July 29, 2019, 4:42 pm
BEIJING -- A Chinese study has found that potential pathogens within airborne microbes (AM) were related to different levels of urbanization, suggesting that urbanization may increase AM-associated human health risks. The composition of AM can be affected by environmental factors and human… Read More
Bacolod City sends nurses to DOH hospital for dengue response
July 29, 2019, 4:17 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The City Health Office (CHO) has deployed 12 nurses to Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) here to augment response to dengue patients. Dr. Ma. Carmela Gensoli, city health officer, said the nurses reported to the hospital starting Monday to help monitor… Read More
Too much time on smartphones leads to obesity, deadly disease
July 29, 2019, 1:30 pm
NEW YORK -- Smartphone addiction could lead to serious weight gain and the onslaught of deadly diseases, according to a new study. Young adults who use their smartphones five or more hours per day have a 43 percent increased risk of obesity and other health-related problems, including heart… Read More
Israeli scientists find method to predict getting tuberculosis
July 25, 2019, 8:46 pm
JERUSALEM -- Israeli scientists have developed an algorithm that may predict the risk of getting tuberculosis and other infectious diseases, according to a study by the Weizmann Institute of Science published on Monday. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, is based on an… Read More
DOH acts on meds distribution, overstocking issues
July 25, 2019, 7:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday said it is taking necessary actions in response to the Commission on Audit's (COA) 2018 report on the PHP295.767 million worth of expiring medicines and medical supplies. In a statement, the DOH clarified it has been distributing near expiry… Read More
Salceda asks DOH to step up fight vs. dengue
July 24, 2019, 5:40 pm
LEGAZPI CITY---Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda has expressed concern on the continuing rise in the number of dengue patients nationwide and urged the Department of Health to intensify the fight against the mosquito-borne disease. Salceda, in an interview early this week, said the… Read More
DOH launches first PPP project for universal healthcare
July 23, 2019, 4:54 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday launched its first public-private partnership project, which aims to strengthen the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law. In her speech at the launch, DOH Undersecretary Lilibeth David said the technical cooperation on the PPP… Read More
Learning new skills make older people's brains 30 years younger
July 22, 2019, 4:48 pm
WASHINGTON – Learning new things can make older people's brains 30 years younger in just six weeks, according to a new research from University of California Riverside (UCR). Scientists have discovered that taking up several new tasks at the same time boosts mental power and protects people… Read More
