Health and Lifestyle
New studies show diverse benefits of eating blueberries
July 31, 2019, 5:34 pm
LOS ANGELES -- New studies have added fresh evidence on how blueberry consumption contributes to healthy aging, the latest release of the Gerontological Society of America said. "Since the 1990s, research on the health benefits of blueberries has grown exponentially," said an opening editorial of… Read More
Dengue cases in Bicol reach 3K with 37 deaths this year
July 29, 2019, 5:52 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) in Bicol on Monday said dengue incidence in the region has reached an alarming level with a total of 3,631 cases and 37 deaths from January 1 to July 27 this year. Dr. Ernie Vera of the Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (RESU) said the figure… Read More
DOH deploys mental health, psychosocial support team to Batanes
July 29, 2019, 5:40 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday deployed a mental health and psychosocial support team to Itbayat, Batanes to assist the victims of the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that hit the province over the weekend. In a statement, the DOH said the team, which would provide counseling and… Read More
Urbanization may increase airborne microbe-related health risks
July 29, 2019, 4:42 pm
BEIJING -- A Chinese study has found that potential pathogens within airborne microbes (AM) were related to different levels of urbanization, suggesting that urbanization may increase AM-associated human health risks. The composition of AM can be affected by environmental factors and human… Read More
Bacolod City sends nurses to DOH hospital for dengue response
July 29, 2019, 4:17 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The City Health Office (CHO) has deployed 12 nurses to Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) here to augment response to dengue patients. Dr. Ma. Carmela Gensoli, city health officer, said the nurses reported to the hospital starting Monday to help monitor… Read More
Too much time on smartphones leads to obesity, deadly disease
July 29, 2019, 1:30 pm
NEW YORK -- Smartphone addiction could lead to serious weight gain and the onslaught of deadly diseases, according to a new study. Young adults who use their smartphones five or more hours per day have a 43 percent increased risk of obesity and other health-related problems, including heart… Read More
Israeli scientists find method to predict getting tuberculosis
July 25, 2019, 8:46 pm
JERUSALEM -- Israeli scientists have developed an algorithm that may predict the risk of getting tuberculosis and other infectious diseases, according to a study by the Weizmann Institute of Science published on Monday. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, is based on an… Read More
DOH acts on meds distribution, overstocking issues
July 25, 2019, 7:36 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday said it is taking necessary actions in response to the Commission on Audit's (COA) 2018 report on the PHP295.767 million worth of expiring medicines and medical supplies. In a statement, the DOH clarified it has been distributing near expiry… Read More
Salceda asks DOH to step up fight vs. dengue
July 24, 2019, 5:40 pm
LEGAZPI CITY---Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda has expressed concern on the continuing rise in the number of dengue patients nationwide and urged the Department of Health to intensify the fight against the mosquito-borne disease. Salceda, in an interview early this week, said the… Read More
DOH launches first PPP project for universal healthcare
July 23, 2019, 4:54 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday launched its first public-private partnership project, which aims to strengthen the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law. In her speech at the launch, DOH Undersecretary Lilibeth David said the technical cooperation on the PPP… Read More
Learning new skills make older people's brains 30 years younger
July 22, 2019, 4:48 pm
WASHINGTON – Learning new things can make older people's brains 30 years younger in just six weeks, according to a new research from University of California Riverside (UCR). Scientists have discovered that taking up several new tasks at the same time boosts mental power and protects people… Read More
Dengue cases in Bicol exceed alert threshold
July 18, 2019, 9:00 pm
LEGAZPI CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) here said Bicol has been included in the list of regions that have exceeded the dengue alert threshold during the first half of this year. Dr. Ernie Vera, DOH regional director, in a press conference on Wednesday said they have recorded 2,660 dengue… Read More
Israeli researchers discover new way to detect bladder cancer
July 18, 2019, 7:33 pm
JERUSALEM – Israeli researchers have found a new way to detect bladder cancer in its early stages, which could also lead to treatment for the fatal disease, the Bnai Zion Medical Center reported Tuesday. The goal of the research, conducted by the medical center in cooperation with the Israel… Read More
DOH urges moms, caregivers anew to back immunization drive
July 16, 2019, 3:55 pm
MANILA -- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III reiterated on Tuesday his appeal to mothers and caregivers to have their children vaccinated in line with the Department of Health’s (DOH) school-based immunization campaign. “We’re doing this to provide children and adolescents greater… Read More
Too much sugar in baby foods: WHO
July 16, 2019, 3:18 pm
COPENHAGEN -- Baby foods on market generally contain too much sugar, posing a source of health concern, a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. The United Nations specialized agency on public health based the conclusion on an examination by its European office of about 8,000… Read More
DOH declares dengue outbreak in Western Visayas
July 15, 2019, 7:54 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development in Region 6 (DOH-CHD 6) with the concurrence of Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III, on Monday declared a dengue outbreak in Western Visayas, except for Negros Occidental, which will be placed on alert status. In a video… Read More
DOH, FDA warn public anew on adverse effects of e-cigarettes
July 15, 2019, 3:52 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday warned the public anew against the adverse effects on health and safety associated with the use of electronic nicotine and non-nicotine delivery systems or electronic cigarettes. “The department,… Read More
Pangasinan PHO reminds pregnant moms to have regular checkup
July 14, 2019, 8:15 pm
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) here has reminded pregnant women to have regular pre-natal checkups to avoid pregnancy-related complications, following the death of an expectant mother in the province. In an interview on Saturday, provincial health officer Dr. Anna de… Read More
Love woes may lead to mental health problems, suicide
July 14, 2019, 8:13 pm
MANILA – Love problems are the leading cause of mental health problems and suicide, a mental health expert said on Saturday. In an interview at the Philippine News Agency's "Pros and Cons" forum, Dr. Bernard Argamosa, a psychiatrist at the Department of Health-National Center for Mental Health… Read More
DOH receives 1,590 bags of blood from Calabarzon donors
July 14, 2019, 7:52 pm
STA. CRUZ, Laguna – A total of 1,590 blood bags have been collected from various blood donors from the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon during the Department of Health (DOH)-Calabarzon's series of bloodletting activities in observance of July as “National Blood Donors… Read More
