Health and Lifestyle
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
1st dialysis center in Leyte town offers free treatment
May 15, 2024, 6:01 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government unit of Palompon, Leyte said it is offering free dialysis to its residents and those from neighboring towns following the completion of its dialysis center. In an interview with reporters on Wednesday, Palompon Mayor Ramon Oñate said they recently completed… Read More
1st 'super health center' to open in Laguna, 12 more in pipeline
May 13, 2024, 6:06 pm
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Lawmakers from both houses of Congress are collaborating with the Department of Health (DOH) and concerned local government units (LGUs) to build a total of 13 “super health centers” or SHCs in this province. With the imminent opening of the first SHC in Calauan town,… Read More
NTU to train PH doctors in non-surgical valve replacement
May 11, 2024, 8:46 am
MANILA – The National Taiwan University (NTU) cardiac treatment team, headed by award-winning Taiwanese pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Jou-Kou Wang, will train Filipino physicians in non-surgical valve replacement to help the Philippines provide better care for children with heart disease. Patients… Read More
DOH-11 urges parents with young daughters to get cervical cancer vax
May 9, 2024, 7:55 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Health in Davao Region (DOH-11) is urging more parents of nine to 14-year-old girls to avail of the free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines for their daughters' protection from cervical cancer. On Thursday, Dr. Annabelle Yumang, DOH-11 director, invited the… Read More
PhilHealth benefits for heat-related illnesses increase by 30%
May 9, 2024, 3:30 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased its benefit package for heat-related illnesses by 30 percent as some fall ill due to continued extreme heat nationwide. The package is inclusive of hospital charges and professional fees of the attending physicians.… Read More
Heart diseases leading cause of death in PH in 2023
May 2, 2024, 8:00 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said the top three causes of death in the country last year were ischaemic heart diseases, neoplasms, and cerebrovascular diseases. In a report released on Thursday, the PSA said these were also the leading causes of death in 2022. Ischaemic… Read More
Bacolod partners with 7 hospitals to provide in-patient services
May 2, 2024, 4:04 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP), which marks its first year this month, has partnered with all seven hospitals in the city to provide in-patient hospital services, especially to indigent patients. These medical facilities are the Department of… Read More
Negros town puts spotlight on blue crab dishes, coffee treats
April 29, 2024, 4:40 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The municipality of E. B. Magalona in Negros Occidental has put the spotlight on its famous products – blue crabs and coffee – in celebrating 35 years of its main fiesta, the Ugyonan Festival, which is being held until May 1. The northern Negros town is known as the… Read More
