Health and Lifestyle
Artificial nighttime light exposure linked to Alzheimer’s risk
September 7, 2024, 2:24 pm
ANKARA – A new study revealed a significant association between outdoor nighttime light exposure, commonly known as light pollution, and the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in the US. The research was conducted by scientists at Rush University Medical Center, utilizing satellite-acquired… Read More
DOH pushes for training of more cancer specialists
September 6, 2024, 6:11 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The country needs more cancer specialists, especially oncologists and radiation oncologists, to cater to the health care needs of cancer patients. Department of Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the country needs more health care workers who have the proper… Read More
Aussie research finds new test for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's
September 5, 2024, 6:27 pm
SYDNEY – Australian researchers have identified a new avenue for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease earlier by analyzing biomarkers in blood. In a study published on Thursday, a team from the University of Melbourne developed a blood test for earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in a… Read More
WHO says cholera cases increased by 13%, related deaths by 71% in 2023
September 5, 2024, 4:14 pm
GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday published global cholera statistics for 2023, showing a 13 percent increase in cases and 71 percent in deaths compared to the previous year. "Over 4,000 people died last year from a disease that is preventable and easily treatable," the… Read More
Native bamboo products booming in Laoag City
September 4, 2024, 11:05 pm
LAOAG CITY – A display center of innovative bamboo products and novelty items is now open in the farming village of Balatong in this city to promote bamboo’s unlimited potential for business and job creation. Coinciding with the celebration of Bamboo Month this September, the center is… Read More
WHO issues global guidance vs. antibiotic pollution from manufacturing
September 4, 2024, 1:49 pm
GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever guidance on antibiotic pollution from manufacturing. The new guidance on wastewater and solid waste management for antibiotic manufacturing sheds light on this important but neglected challenge ahead of the United… Read More
Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer: Australian review
September 4, 2024, 11:42 am
CANBERRA – Mobile phones are not linked to head cancers, a World Health Organization-commissioned review by Australian government scientists has concluded. Researchers from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) on Wednesday published the results of a systematic… Read More
UN vaccinates children vs. polio in central Gaza amid war
September 2, 2024, 12:16 pm
GAZA CITY – The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) launched a polio vaccination campaign for children under 10 in the central Gaza Strip Sunday. “Children in Gaza have started receiving polio vaccines this morning,” the UN agency said in a statement. “The vaccination campaign has… Read More
Borongan City develops digital platform for improved healthcare
August 29, 2024, 2:55 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The city government of Borongan in Eastern Samar will launch by September a digital platform designed to enhance the delivery of healthcare services. Identified as one of the initiatives under the Smart and Sustainable Cities Program, the local government will come up with a… Read More
Manila starts misting in public schools to curb dengue
August 20, 2024, 6:04 pm
MANILA – The city government of Manila has started its month-long misting in all public elementary and high schools to prevent the spread of dengue amid the rainy season. In a statement on Tuesday, Mayor Honey Lacuna said the Manila Health Department (MHD) misting teams started going around the… Read More
Over 4B people worldwide without safe drinking water ‐ Study
August 18, 2024, 1:44 pm
ISTANBUL – Approximately 4.4 billion people worldwide are without access to safe drinking water, according to a recent study. The study, published in Science journal, was conducted by scientists, including Esther Greenwood from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology. It… Read More
Mpox outbreak: The disease behind the global health emergency
August 17, 2024, 12:26 pm
ISTANBUL – With global public health concerns raised to the highest level, the spread of the mpox virus has been making headlines as it has now been confirmed to be present on multiple continents. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency on Wednesday over an ongoing… Read More
Non-breastfed babies 17.3% at risk of diarrhea
August 16, 2024, 9:47 pm
MANILA – Babies aged zero to two months who were not fed with breast milk from birth are prone to having diarrhea by 17.3 percent. In a Media Kapihan on Friday, Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development nutritionist dietician Josefina Serneo said newborn babies must be fed… Read More
Taguig, SG institutions ink pacts on better health services
August 16, 2024, 1:54 pm
MANILA – The Taguig City government has entered into two major agreements with some Singaporean institutions to enhance healthcare services' accessibility for residents. Mayor Lani Cayetano, CareSpan Asia (CareSpan) founder and chairperson Nonoy Colayco, Temasek Foundation Health and Education… Read More
Skin problems warning signs of serious health issues – health experts
August 15, 2024, 8:43 pm
MANILA – The public should be conscious of dermatological issues because they can be warning signs of a more serious problem, a group of health experts said Thursday. In a statement, the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) noted that certain skin conditions may signify compromised… Read More
Lawmaker calls for prompt payment of doctors treating poor patients
August 14, 2024, 4:27 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co has urged revisiting the government's Medical Assistance for Indigent Patients Program (MAIPP) for possible amendments, as he called for prompt payment of doctors' fees to improve the provision of medical aid to indigent patients. “Kung mas… Read More
Modern intensive care facility to improve UP-PGH's health services
August 13, 2024, 5:34 pm
MANILA – The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) on Tuesday launched its state-of-the-art facility and equipment to provide quality health services to Filipinos, especially cancer patients. UP-PGH director Gerardo Legaspi said the Central Intensive Care Unit… Read More
Study shows rising mental disorder cases among Filipino seafarers
August 13, 2024, 11:51 am
TACLOBAN CITY – Concerns have been raised over rising cases of mental disorders among Filipino seafarers, some of which led to suicide, according to a recent study of the state-run National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP). The results of the research study titled “Assessing the Mental Health and… Read More
Leptospirosis must be addressed aggressively – lawmaker
August 12, 2024, 9:43 pm
MANILA – House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Garin on Monday said the sudden surge of leptospirosis cases after massive floods in Metro Manila was due to lack of doxycycline, an antibiotic commonly used to prevent this bacterial infection. Garin, a former secretary… Read More
Eastern Visayas hospitals urged to set up dengue fast lanes
August 12, 2024, 6:25 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) in Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) on Monday urged hospitals to re-establish fast lanes for suspected dengue patients as the mosquito-borne disease has downed 6,058 residents with 15 deaths this year. The reactivation of dengue fast lanes will facilitate… Read More
