EXPLAINER: Can COVID-19 Cause Lasting Effects On The Brain?
Growing scientific evidence suggests that COVID-19 is not just a respiratory illness. Years after the…
Category: Health
Your Daily Coca-Cola Habit: What Really Happens After That First Sip
For many Filipinos, opening a cold can of Coca-Cola is almost second nature — a…
FDA Probes Possible Vaccine-Linked Deaths in Adults, Amid Scrutiny Over Child Fatalities
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its probe into whether coronavirus vaccines…
Euthanasia deaths in Canada hit new record in 2024, sparking alarm among disability advocates
MANILA, Philippines – Canada recorded 16,499 deaths through its Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program…
Scientists identify ‘Achilles heel’ of world’s deadliest infectious disease
MANILA, Philippines – Long before COVID-19 reshaped global health systems, tuberculosis (TB) was already the…
Philippines’ HIV cases projected to hit 252,800 by year-end – DOH
MANILA, Philippines – The number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Philippines is…
Are People Dying Younger? The Uneven Crisis Behind A Troubling Global Trend
Is the age of people dying getting younger? It’s a question that surfaces often —…
DOH pushes total vape ban amid rising youth use, misleading ads
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) is calling for a nationwide total ban…
RICE, RISK, AND A RISING EPIDEMIC: WHY THE PHILIPPINES IS CONFRONTING A DIABETES CRISIS
The Philippines, a nation where every meal feels incomplete without a cup—or two—of steamed white…
Diabetes stalks Filipino tables: A growing health crisis behind every feast
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – Food takes center stage at every Filipino gathering — whether a…
Scientists test one-time gene editing therapy that may permanently lower cholesterol
MANILA, Philippines – Scientists have taken a major step toward what could be a permanent…
BARMM’s first Level III hospital opens doors to specialized, inclusive care
IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has officially…