Health and Lifestyle
Kidney disease can lead to diabetes
January 3, 2018, 2:03 pm
CHICAGO -- Kidney disease increases the risk for diabetes, not just the other way around, a study of the Washington University at St. Louis has found. Researchers at the university found that kidney dysfunction can lead to diabetes, and that a waste product called urea plays a role in the two-way… Read More
Lack of sleep boosts levels of Alzheimer's proteins: study
January 3, 2018, 1:58 pm
CHICAGO -- A sleepless night causes levels of the Alzheimer's protein amyloid beta to rise faster than the brain's waste-disposal system can remove it, a study of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found. Persistent high levels of the protein can set off a cascade of brain… Read More
171 more injuries from firecrackers: DOH
January 2, 2018, 5:31 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday disclosed an additional 171 firecracker-related injuries nationwide a day after the New Year celebration, bringing the partial total to 362 cases from 6 a.m. last Dec. 21 to 6 a.m. Jan. 2, with 12 amputations. "This is 473 (57 percent) cases… Read More
DOH 'relatively pleased' as firecracker injuries drop by 68%
January 1, 2018, 7:13 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday noted a significant reduction in terms of the number of firecracker-related injuries in its assessment for the period covering 6 a.m. of Dec. 21, 2017 until 6 a.m. of Jan. 1, 2018, compared to the same period last year. FIRECRACKER INJURY UPDATE.… Read More
Keep children away from firecrackers: DOH
December 31, 2017, 11:31 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reminded parents and caregivers to keep an eye on their children against using firecrackers for the New Year revelries. In a press briefing at East Avenue Medical Center in Quezon City, DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III said firecracker injuries… Read More
DOH in 2017: Landmark measures, controversial vaccine, new leader
December 29, 2017, 8:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) in 2017 scored major successes with three landmark initiatives in preventive medicine. Replicating the success of Davao City’s ban on smoking in public places, President Rodrigo Duterte on May 16 signed Executive Order (EO) 26 on establishing smoke-free… Read More
Day 7 of firecracker injury watch: 19 hurt, 1 amputation
December 28, 2017, 4:43 pm
MANILA – A total of 19 firecracker-related injuries, with one amputation, were reported by the Department of Health’s (DOH) Epidemiology Bureau on Thursday. This brings to 61 the total number of injuries recorded since Dec. 21, the bureau said in its Aksyon: Paputok Injury Reduction 2017… Read More
Illegal firecrackers still top cause of injuries: DOH
December 27, 2017, 6:19 pm
MANILA – Some 30 of the 42 people so far injured by firecrackers were handling illegal fireworks. "Twenty-six or 62 percent were caused by the Piccolo, an illegal firework," Department of Health (DOH) Epidemiology Bureau director, Dr. Irma Asuncion, said in the sixth Aksyon: Paputok Injury… Read More
4 Zambo kids got Dengvaxia vaccine: Health office
December 26, 2017, 7:45 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The City Health Office confirmed that four children have been injected with Dengvaxia vaccine in clinics by pediatricians in private practice in this city. Dr. Rodelin Agbulos, city health officer, on Tuesday disclosed this was based on the reports of the pediatricians, whom he… Read More
2 amputations on Day 5 of firecracker-injury watch
December 26, 2017, 7:33 pm
MANILA -- A 12-year-old boy and a 62-year-old man lost part of their fingers on Day 5 of the monitoring of firecracker-related injuries this holiday season. "Two additional blast injuries with amputation were reported and total is now three," the Department of Health (DOH) said in its Aksyon:… Read More
DOH sends medicines, medical supplies to ‘Vinta’-affected regions
December 26, 2017, 7:23 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) has ordered the sending of more medicines and other medical supplies to Mindanao regions hit by Tropical Storm Vinta. In a news release issued Tuesday, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III expressed sympathy over the “tragic event” at a time “when… Read More
1 injured by ‘piccolo’ on 1st day of DOH monitoring
December 23, 2017, 9:20 am
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday recorded the holiday season’s first injury from a firecracker – an 11-year-old boy from Pasig City who hurt his hand while lighting a piccolo. According to Action Paputok Injury Reduction 2017 Report No. 1, there was one case of… Read More
More than 900 new HIV cases reported in September
December 22, 2017, 12:18 pm
MANILA – A total of 936 people were found to be infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) last September, the Department of Health’s (DOH) Epidemiology Bureau reported. Of the figure, 806 did not show any symptom of HIV, 130 had full-blown Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS),… Read More
UP-PGH to validate deaths linked to Dengvaxia
December 21, 2017, 7:42 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday announced that it will partner with the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) to validate independently allegations of death due to the controversial dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia. "We are being transparent to erase… Read More
WHO lauds passage of sugary drinks tax
December 21, 2017, 4:15 pm
MANILA -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has lauded the Philippines’ passage of a landmark law that has new tax provisions for sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB). "The initiative makes the Philippines among the first countries in Asia to introduce SSB tax in their national agenda," the WHO… Read More
DOH involves kids in campaign vs. firecrackers
December 21, 2017, 11:53 am
MANILA -- The health department has enjoined school children to be “instrumental" in convincing their families to shun firecrackers this Christmas season. "Kayo ang magpaalala sa mga magulang nyo na, ‘Papa, baka kayo maputulan ng kamay, wala nang magtatrabaho para sa amin’ (Be the one to… Read More
Buy Noche Buena food from ‘reputable sources’: FDA
December 20, 2017, 6:24 pm
MANILA -- As Christmas Eve draws near, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has called on consumers to be cautious and vigilant when buying food for Noche Buena, toys and cosmetic products. “Consumers might fall victim to unscrupulous operators selling unsafe, compromised, improperly handled… Read More
DOH on Code White starting Thursday
December 19, 2017, 5:13 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) will start monitoring firecracker-related injuries on Thursday. "We will start our Code White by Dec. 21, 2017 and it will last until Jan. 5, 2018," DOH Undersecretary Gerardo Bayugo told reporters Monday as health officials made the rounds of hospitals to… Read More
Keep your Christmas worry-free: DOH
December 19, 2017, 1:09 pm
MANILA -- As the holiday preparations move into high gear, remember to keep stress to a manageable level and get sufficient rest. Department of Health (DOH) spokesperson, Dr. Lyndon Lee Suy, said this is the best way to stay healthy during the Christmas season. Planning ahead helps a lot, Lee Suy… Read More
PhilHealth inks ‘no deposit' deal with 6 hospitals
December 16, 2017, 6:32 pm
MANILA -The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on Saturday said that its Regional Office X Office has signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with six Cagayan de Oro City-based PhilHealth-accredited hospitals that provides for a No Hospital Deposit Policy for PhilHealth… Read More
