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COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) has launched a 30-day Ramadan Meal Plan to promote healthier eating habits among Muslims observing the holy month. Health officials said the guide aims to help the Islamic faithful maintain balanced nutrition whileContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) plans to require all DOH-run hospitals to implement zero-balance billing in pay wards for PhilHealth direct contributors, a move aimed at expanding access to government health benefits to middle-class earners. Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said the policy will be enforced through aContinue Reading
Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have heightened health surveillance after India confirmed new cases of the deadly Nipah virus, a zoonotic disease with a high fatality rate but limited human-to-human transmission. The World Health Organization (WHO) said two cases were confirmed in West Bengal involving two 25-year-old nurses, aContinue Reading
People who are more active at night may face a higher risk of heart disease than those who are active earlier in the day, especially women, according to a large new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers analyzed health data from more than 300,000 middle-agedContinue Reading
Microplastics are everywhere: in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Scientists have long warned about their potential health risks. Now, a new study suggests their impact may go even further — possibly affecting the health of the next generation. The study shows thatContinue Reading
If you often feel the need to clear your throat, especially in the morning or after meals, you’re not alone. That sticky or thick substance is phlegm, and while it can be annoying, it is usually the body’s natural way of protecting itself. Phlegm is a type of mucus producedContinue Reading
People who rely on bottled water consume more than 90,000 additional microplastic particles a year compared with those who drink tap water, according to a new review of scientific studies that warns of potentially serious health risks. The review, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, found that the averageContinue Reading
