Health and Lifestyle
Recruitment for liver cancer detection study nears completion
March 25, 2022, 8:03 pm
MANILA – The recruitment of 800 patients for a study on early detection of liver cancer among Filipinos with chronic hepatitis B is nearing completion, Department of Science Secretary Fortunato de la Peña announced Friday. In a taped report aired in the afternoon, he said the researchers are… Read More
Booster shot safe even for seniors, immunocompromised: PMA chief
March 24, 2022, 2:53 pm
MANILA – Booster shot or a third dose of Covid-19 vaccine is safe even for senior citizens and immunocompromised, a health expert said Thursday. In a televised public briefing, Philippine Medical Association president Dr. Benito Atienza urged fully vaccinated individuals to receive their booster… Read More
DOH-3 calls for support to wipe out TB
March 23, 2022, 5:47 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Health Central Luzon Center for Health Development (DOH CLCHD) is calling on different sectors to help boost efforts toward reducing and eventually wiping out the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases among Filipinos. DOH CLCHD officer-in-charge… Read More
Women in early menopause at risk of non-fatal heart disease
March 23, 2022, 5:16 pm
MANILA – Women who undergo premature or early menopause have increased risk of non-fatal cardiovascular disease that happens before age 60, a health expert said Wednesday. In a virtual Kapihan forum, Philippine Heart Association Council member Dr. Cynthia De Lara said premature menopause leads… Read More
DOH continues to keep track of daily Covid-19 cases
March 18, 2022, 7:30 pm
MANILA – A health official on Friday said the government continues to track the number of daily Covid-19 cases despite the absence of daily case bulletin. "'Di nawala ang paggabay ng gobiyerno sa mga tao nang alisin ang daily case bulletin...nagbigay ito ng shift of mindset para makapag-focus… Read More
4th national vaccination reaches 97% target: DOH
March 18, 2022, 6:02 pm
MANILA – The fourth edition of the national vaccination drive, Bayanihan Bakunahan, has reached 97 percent of its target, a health official said Friday. In an online media forum, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said a total of 1,814,315 doses of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)… Read More
PH Covid-19 cases now on slow decline: DOH
March 18, 2022, 4:50 pm
MANILA – The country's coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases are now on a slow decline, a health official said Friday. During an online media forum, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reported the average cases per day in the recent week is lower by 29 percent than the cases last… Read More
Obesity in children ‘alarmingly’ on rise in Bangladesh
March 6, 2022, 2:12 pm
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Obesity and overweight are alarmingly on the rise in Bangladesh, particularly among children and adolescents, owing to the rapid spread of fast-food culture and changing lifestyles, experts and guardians viewed on the eve of World Obesity Day observed globally on Friday.… Read More
Pandemic triggers 25% rise in global prevalence of anxiety: WHO
March 3, 2022, 3:01 pm
GENEVA – The global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25 percent in the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, with young people the worst hit, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday. A WHO report highlights those most affected by the pandemic and found… Read More
300 Masbate learners receive free dental health services
February 18, 2022, 6:33 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Around 300 pupils from kindergarten to Grade 3 of three public schools in Masbate province have received free dental health services early this week from the Department of Education Schools Division Office Health and Nutrition Unit of Masbate (DepEd-Masbate) in collaboration with… Read More
POPCOM focuses on young parents’ welfare
February 18, 2022, 5:44 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Population (POPCOM) said it will focus on guiding young parents to become responsible for their families as well as educate teenagers of their crucial role in nation building. “We recognize the crucial role of our approximately 20 million young Filipinos in nation… Read More
Drug compounding firm execs eye bigger growth potential
February 9, 2022, 9:19 pm
MANILA – Rising demand for patient-specific medicines makes officials of a local specialty compounding pharmacy optimistic for its operations amidst the pandemic. In a virtual briefing on Wednesday, Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy Marketing Manager Benjamin Topacio said the company benefited from… Read More
Global tobacco-related deaths expected to double in next 8 years
February 9, 2022, 12:48 pm
ISTANBUL – The number of deaths worldwide from diseases caused by tobacco use is expected to double in the next eight years from the current level of more than 8 million people annually. With the initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO), every year, February 9 is celebrated as World… Read More
DOST, UP, Toronto experts developing new Covid-19 test kits
February 7, 2022, 9:28 pm
MANILA – A new testing kit to check for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infection is expected to be developed by May, according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). DOST Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said the new kit will be a cell-based immunoassay for serologic testing.… Read More
NegOr health exec appeals for more blood donors amid 'shortage'
February 4, 2022, 8:22 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental Assistant Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Liland Estacion, on Friday appealed to the public to support the government’s blood donation program amid a shortage of supply for patients in the province. Estacion sounded the call during a virtual presser as she… Read More
Red Cross opens 99th blood facility in Novaliches
February 1, 2022, 6:04 pm
MANILA – Fourteen villages will benefit from the Philippine Red Cross’ 99th blood facility at its Novaliches, Quezon City chapter. The new facility will cater to the needs of residents in North Fairview, Bagbag, Gulod, Sta. Lucia, Nova Proper, Capri, Fairview Proper, Lagro, Nagkaisang Nayon,… Read More
Pampanga’s 11th district hospital to rise soon in Apalit
January 26, 2022, 6:31 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – A new community hospital will soon rise in Apalit town, this province to provide local residents better access to medical services. The Department of Public Works and Highways’ First District Engineering Office (DPWH-1st DEO) presented the design of the… Read More
Subic's first hospital to rise soon
January 26, 2022, 5:26 pm
SUBIC, Zambales – After decades of planning and preparations, a 100-bed, fully equipped Subic General Hospital is finally set to rise here. “It was the dream that was first conceptualized during the first year in office of our father, former mayor, now Congressman Jeffrey Khonghun,” Mayor… Read More
NegOr logs lowest number of dengue cases in 10 years
January 6, 2022, 6:08 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The province of Negros Oriental has recorded last year its lowest number of dengue cases within a 10-year period. Records obtained by the Philippine News Agency from the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) of the Department of Health (DOH) here showed that Negros… Read More
DOH opposes anti-health vape regulation bill
December 19, 2021, 8:12 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) strongly opposes the blatant disregard of public health in the recently approved Senate Bill 2239 (Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Regulation Act) that seeks to further expand access to vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products. The bill is… Read More
