Health and Lifestyle
Manila launches mobile game to raise awareness vs. dengue
July 5, 2024, 4:30 pm
MANILA – The Manila City government has introduced an innovative way to raise awareness on measures against dengue fever among its residents. In a statement Friday, Mayor Honey Lacuna urged the residents to play the "Kapitan Ligtas: Dengue Fighter", a mobile game that can be downloaded via… Read More
Swiss study discusses why schizophrenia, apathy go hand in hand
July 3, 2024, 1:02 pm
GENEVA – A University of Geneva study carried out in hospitals in the Swiss city suggests why schizophrenia and apathy go hand in hand. The study, published in the journal Brain, suggests several potential treatments, including brain stimulation and targeted psychotherapy. Schizophrenia, a… Read More
DOH-Bicol logs 92% treatment success for TB cases
July 2, 2024, 8:57 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development in Bicol (DOH CHD-5) reported a high treatment success rate for tuberculosis (TB) cases for the first quarter of 2024. During Tuesday’s "Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas" briefing held at Bicol Medical Center in Naga City,… Read More
‘Biggest loser’ challenge up in Ilocos Norte
July 2, 2024, 6:40 pm
LAOAG CITY – The Ilocos Norte Provincial Nutrition Action Office (PNAO) is holding its first “biggest loser” challenge from July to November to prevent lifestyle diseases, particularly among overweight and obese children and adults. Provincial nutrition action officer Elma Irapta told the… Read More
DOH-4A logs fewer infant, mom deaths, more dengue, TB recoveries
July 2, 2024, 5:19 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Health (DOH) in Region 4A (Calabarzon) reported that the government’s various interventions have resulted in much lower infant mortalities and higher survival rates for dengue and tuberculosis (TB) patients. During Tuesday’s "Kapihan sa Bagong… Read More
DOH-E. Visayas cites challenges in securing anti-venom vaccines
July 2, 2024, 3:45 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) regional office said providing anti-venom vaccines in provinces remains a big challenge due to limited stocks amid rising snake bite cases, an official said on Tuesday. DOH Eastern Visayas Regional Director Exuperia Sabalberino said the DOH-Research… Read More
Tondo Medical Center awarded Gold Trailblazer anew
July 2, 2024, 12:58 pm
MANILA – The Tondo Medical Center (TMC) was the recipient of the Gold Trailblazer Award for the second time, recognized by the Institute for Solidarity in Asia for its commitment to excellent healthcare delivery. Dr. Jeffrey Castillo, chair of TMC’s Office for Strategy Management, said the… Read More
Patients praise PhilHealth for increasing dialysis benefit
June 30, 2024, 3:50 pm
MANILA – Patients lauded the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) decision to increase dialysis benefit from PHP2,600 to PHP4,000 in line with the pro-poor policy of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. PhilHealth president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. and… Read More
Eastern Samar students develop sickle cell detection for remote areas
June 27, 2024, 4:42 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Students from Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) developed a ‘Sickle Cell Detection Device’ that will allow access to residents in remote areas of this blood disease detection service. Student exhibitors Aubrey Balanay and Christian Casaba, both junior information… Read More
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
