Health and Lifestyle
Expert says higher tobacco tax to curb cervical cancer
May 2, 2019, 2:45 pm
MANILA -- An increase in the tax rates on tobacco products would curb cervical cancer and other diseases, a health expert said Thursday. Dr. Efren Domingo, ex-president of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists in the Philippines, in a statement said cigarette smoking is one of the leading causes… Read More
Calabarzon medical workers train on proper injection of insulin
April 30, 2019, 5:16 pm
MANILA -- As the cheapest and fastest means to keep blood glucose level normal, the Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health Development (CHD) in Region IV-A (Calabarzon) conducted training on diabetes management using insulin among doctors and nurses in the region. In an interview Tuesday,… Read More
Measles outbreak 'almost over': DOH
April 30, 2019, 5:10 pm
MANILA -- The measles outbreak nationwide is almost over, the country's health chief said Tuesday. "It is probably safer to assume that the number of cases is going down and in many areas but we need to validate our figures, many localities have zero new cases" said Health Secretary Francisco… Read More
Recent dengue outbreaks not Dengvaxia-related: Duque
April 30, 2019, 4:34 pm
MANILA -- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Tuesday the recent dengue outbreaks in certain regions nationwide are not related to the Dengvaxia issue. In a press briefing on World Immunization Week in Manila City, Duque said dengue is a phenomenon that peaks every three to five years.… Read More
DOH chief renews call to have children vaccinated
April 30, 2019, 9:13 am
MANILA -- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Monday urged parents anew to have their children vaccinated to prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases. "Ang pagpapabakuna po ay maglilikha ng mga malulusog na bata at maiiwasan po ang karagdagang gastos sa pagpapaospital. Kahit may… Read More
Bacolod coalition calls for urgent implementation of Mental Health Act
April 29, 2019, 12:56 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The Youth for Mental Health (Y4MH) Coalition Inc.- Bacolod Chapter has called for the implementation of Republic Act 11036, otherwise known as the Mental Health Act, amid the unreported cases of mental issues in various settings. The Y4MH-Bacolod, led by convenor Louie Raner,… Read More
Tips on surviving dengue
April 28, 2019, 4:42 pm
MANILA -- While dengue can be fatal, experts say patients or victims can survive the disease through early diagnosis, prompt management, and constant monitoring. Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease which is common in tropical countries like the Philippines. It is characterized by bodily pain,… Read More
CPR, a life-saving know-how
April 27, 2019, 4:55 pm
MANILA -- With cardiovascular diseases as the leading cause of death in the country, it would be no surprise that cardiac arrest is the predominant mode of death among Filipinos with heart problems. According to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, about 74,134 cases of the… Read More
200 Legazpeňos avail of free health services in medical mission
April 26, 2019, 9:02 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- At least 200 residents of Barangay Taysan in the southern portion of this city, mostly senior citizens and children, benefited from a medical mission of the City Health Office (CHO) on Thursday. "The recipients of the medical services were those residents of the resettlement site… Read More
High-calorie food causes more weight gain during stress: study
April 26, 2019, 8:10 pm
WASHINGTON -- Researchers found that eating high-calorie diet under stress could result in more weight gain than eating the same diet in a stress-free condition. The study published on Thursday in the journal Cell Metabolism revealed a molecular pathway in the brain, controlled by insulin, which… Read More
Smoking also increases risk of tuberculosis infection
April 25, 2019, 5:20 pm
MANILA -- Smoking increases the risk of contracting tuberculosis (TB), an expert said on Wednesday. "Though it's an airborne infection, there are social determinants which can activate this and if you'd look at Philippines' profile from our global TB report, you can find top five and you'll find… Read More
DOH bolsters TB elimination thru massive screening, testing
April 25, 2019, 9:35 am
MANILA -- The government plans to scale up its screening and testing methods in the hope of finding and treating all Filipinos with tuberculosis (TB) by 2022, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday. The World Health Organization said a total of one million Filipinos or one… Read More
UHC, NICC laws give cancer patients new lease on life
April 18, 2019, 7:15 pm
MANILA -- When 66-year-old widow Gertrudes Calderon was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in May 2013, she feared the treatment costs more than what the disease will do to her body. Calderon, at that time, works as "kasambahay" -- her only source of income for their daily needs. "Natakot ako… Read More
Dengue cases in Central Visayas seen to go up this year
April 16, 2019, 9:04 pm
CEBU CITY — The number of dengue cases in Central Visayas is expected to further increase this year due to the mild El Niño phenomenon. Dr. Ronald Jarvik Buscato, Medical Officer of the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7), said Tuesday they are anticipating that more children and… Read More
Antique eyes malaria-free status
April 15, 2019, 8:47 pm
ILOILO CITY – The province of Antique is looking towards being declared as malaria-free, after 11 years of not having any case of the mosquito-borne disease. Maria Lourdes M. Monegro, Entomologist II at the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) in Western Visayas, said in… Read More
Medical, recreational 'house' eyed for senior citizens in Calabarzon
April 15, 2019, 12:51 pm
SAN MATEO, Rizal -- The Department of Health (DOH) has proposed several programs, including the establishment of a senior citizens’ “house” in every municipality where they can proceed for their regular checkup, take their medicines and enjoy recreational activities. “We will also… Read More
How to live a long, healthy life
April 14, 2019, 5:38 pm
MANILA -- Most people dislike growing old because of the many physical changes that happen to the body brought about by ageing. But did you know that there is an increasing number of individuals who look forward to old age, particularly getting old in a healthy way? According to a 2018 Philippine… Read More
DOH warns public vs. dehydration, tetanus during Holy Week
April 12, 2019, 12:13 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) has reminded the public against dehydration amid rising temperatures and tetanus during the Holy Week when some devotees observe the Lenten traditions. In a radio interview on Friday, DOH Undersecretary Enrique Domingo reminded children and the elders not… Read More
Cyborg-type robots to aid Filipinos with limb disabilities
April 10, 2019, 6:38 pm
MANILA -- Persons with limb disabilities due to severe damage in their nervous and muscular systems can now stand or walk again with the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), the first cyborg-type robot which provides support and improves the bodily functions of the wearer. "Severe accidents and diseases… Read More
Enough health workers for UHC implementation: DOH
April 8, 2019, 5:57 pm
MANILA -- There will be sufficient number of health workers to carry out all health care services in line with the full implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law, a Department of Health (DOH) official said on Monday. During the UHC forum in Malate, Manila, DOH Undersecretary Mario… Read More
