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MANILA, Philippines – We’ve been told all our lives that fruits are healthy—and they are. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, they’re often the go-to for anyone trying to eat better. But here’s the catch: not all fruits are equal, especially if you’re cutting down on sugar. Health-conscious eating hasContinue Reading
Scientists have known that eating less can help animals live longer. But giving up food—or at least some of it—is easier said than done. So researchers have turned to the next best thing: finding drugs that could trick the body into thinking it’s on a diet, without the hunger pangs.Continue Reading
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – May 25, 2025 — Health officials in Zamboanga Sibugay have confirmed the province’s first case of Mpox (monkeypox), involving a three-year-old girl from the municipality of Tungawan. The Provincial Health Office (PHO) said the child is now recovering after receiving medical attention at the Dr. George T.Continue Reading
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro government has intensified its information campaign on monkeypox prevention after two residents of Maguindanao del Norte tested positive for the disease. Six others are also in isolation facilities under close medical surveillance after exhibiting symptoms consistent with monkeypox. Bangsamoro Health Minister Dr. Kadil Monera SinolindingContinue Reading
Tiny plastic particles are infiltrating every corner of the planet—crawling up food chains, swirling in the oceans, settling onto mountaintops, and even accumulating inside our bodies. But beyond the alarming presence of microplastics everywhere, a new and unexpected danger is emerging: they may be supercharging bacteria to become resistant toContinue Reading
