Health and Lifestyle
RSV increases health risks among senior citizens – expert
June 22, 2024, 7:15 am
MANILA – Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) increases health risks among senior citizens as they already have weakened immune systems, an infectious disease expert said on Friday. RSV is a common and contagious virus that causes infection with mild symptoms, such as cough, colds, congestion,… Read More
Maintaining proper posture helps prevent scoliosis: health exec
June 21, 2024, 8:22 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – A Department of Health-llocos Region (DOH-Ilocos) executive on Friday said maintaining proper posture may help prevent scoliosis, which is affecting about 3 million Filipinos. DOH-Ilocos medical officer Dr. Myrielle Marie Madayag, in a forum hosted by the Philippine… Read More
New drug clinical trial proves promising vs. juvenile blood cancer
June 20, 2024, 4:09 pm
WASHINGTON – A new study published in Cancer Discovery, a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal released by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), has shown promising results from the phase 2 clinical trial of the drug, Trametinib, in treating relapsed or refractory (R/R) juvenile… Read More
Health starts at home, not hospital - WHO chief
June 20, 2024, 2:22 pm
GENEVA – Health is not created primarily in hospitals or clinics but in homes, streets, markets, workplaces, and the environment, World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday. "It's said that health is made at home, and hospitals are for repair," Tedros said in… Read More
High levels of bad cholesterol up to 80% genetic: PHA
June 19, 2024, 4:12 pm
MANILA – High levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) or bad cholesterol could be genetic in origin, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) said Wednesday. PHA president Rodney Jimenez said the presence of high LDL levels in both parents may cause the same in their offsprings even at a young… Read More
Over 50K Palestinian children need treatment for acute malnutrition
June 16, 2024, 1:46 pm
ANKARA – The UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) reported on Saturday that over 50,000 children in the Gaza Strip are in urgent need of treatment for acute malnutrition. In a statement, the agency said that “with continued restrictions to humanitarian access, people in Gaza continue to… Read More
DOH wants stepped-up fight vs. dengue; W. Visayas logs 3.4K cases
June 14, 2024, 3:34 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH WV CHD) on Friday called for an intensified 4S strategy to check the further increase in dengue cases in the region, which has reached 3,482 with nine deaths from Jan. 1 to June 8 this year. Dr. Bea Camille… Read More
Ilocos health execs call for vigilance vs dengue amid La Niña threat
June 11, 2024, 3:40 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Health authorities in the Ilocos Region are urging the public to remain vigilant against dengue amid the onset of the rainy season and the threat of La Niña. Dr. Rheuel Bobis, the Department of Health Center for Health and Development-Ilocos Region (DOH-CHD-1) medical… Read More
UP Manila develops potent herbal solution vs. fungal skin infections
June 8, 2024, 8:55 am
MANILA – The University of the Philippines Manila's National Integrated Research Program on Medicinal Plants (NIRPROMP) has created an herbal lotion against skin fungal infections using the Akapulco plant. Skin infections are prevalent among Filipinos due to environmental factors, such as heat… Read More
Local gov't improves health services in Batangas Provincial Jail
June 4, 2024, 6:00 pm
BATANGAS CITY – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) here has begun conducting monthly medical missions inside the Batangas Provincial Jail (BPJ) to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases among persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). In an interview on Tuesday, Dr. Rosalie Masangkay,… Read More
WHO member states extend pandemic agreement talks for another year
June 2, 2024, 3:57 pm
GENEVA – Member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) agreed on Saturday to extend the talks over the pandemic agreement for another year, allowing for more time needed to finalize the landmark treaty to combat future pandemics and enhance preparedness. The Intergovernmental Negotiating… Read More
Manila to build cancer center
May 30, 2024, 3:18 pm
MANILA – The local government of the country's capital city will start the construction of the Manila Cancer Center (MCC) next month. Speaking during Thursday's forum of the Manila City Hall Reporters' Association (MACHRA), Manila 5th District Rep. Irwin Tieng said the MCC would be constructed… Read More
Campaign underway to curb rise in HIV cases in Bicol
May 30, 2024, 12:32 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Two non-profit organizations are strengthening their efforts to provide correct, timely, and accurate information about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and how to prevent the spread of infections in the Bicol Region. In a press conference here on Wednesday, Nenita… Read More
DOH-5 to ensure healthy work environment in gov't, private sector
May 29, 2024, 10:44 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development in Bicol (DOH-CHD-5) is intensifying its campaign to ensure healthy workplaces in both the private sector and government offices in the region. In an interview on the sidelines of the Convention for the Implementation of… Read More
Food guides helpful in fight vs. anemia among kids – FNRI
May 29, 2024, 10:07 pm
MANILA – The use of food guides and meal planner could be helpful in preventing anemia among children, particularly 6 to 12 years old, a representative from the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) said Wednesday. FNRI Science Research Specialist Kim Irvin Protacio said anemia or the… Read More
Group steps up drive on cancer law benefits in Eastern Visayas
May 27, 2024, 6:32 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Cancer Warriors Foundation, Inc. is stepping up its awareness drive on the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA) in Eastern Visayas to inform patients and their families about access to free treatments. Carmen Auste, the foundation’s chief executive officer, said… Read More
Laguna Regional Hospital to level up healthcare delivery in Calabarzon
May 17, 2024, 7:19 pm
BAY, Laguna — A new government-run medical facility being constructed in this municipality is poised to revolutionize healthcare accessibility, not only within Laguna, but across neighboring provinces in Calabarzon. Department of Health (DOH) Assistant Secretary and Regional Director Ariel… Read More
Anti-obesity jab cuts heart attack risk, says new study
May 17, 2024, 1:12 pm
LONDON – A groundbreaking study has revealed that an anti-obesity jab containing semaglutide, a drug used to treat obesity, significantly reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes, regardless of the amount of weight lost while on the medication. Semaglutide, marketed under the brand names… Read More
Residents of Aurora village avail free surgery in 4-day mission
May 16, 2024, 3:15 pm
BALER, Aurora – Over a hundred residents of Barangay Reserva here are benefiting from a four-day surgical outreach program from May 14 to 17. “We have 30 medical personnel from the groups of volunteers who facilitate the surgical mission, where over 100 minor operations and over 45 major… Read More
DOH Ilocos promotes DASH diet for hypertension prevention, management
May 15, 2024, 11:00 pm
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development in the Ilocos Region (DOH-CHD-1) is promoting the Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet that advocates eating vegetables, fruits, and whole grains for prevention and management of hypertension. In a… Read More
