If you often feel the need to clear your throat, especially in the morning or after meals, youโre not alone. That sticky or thick substance is phlegm, and while it can be annoying, it is usually the bodyโs natural way of protecting itself. Phlegm is a type of mucus produced by glands lining the nose, […]
Researchers in Japan have identified a surprising candidate for tackling one of Alzheimerโs diseaseโs most persistent biological features: the sticky protein clumps known as amyloid-beta. A new study reports that oral doses of the amino acid arginineโalready widely used as a safe medication for other conditionsโcan disrupt these toxic aggregates in animals and may even […]
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay โ Long burdened by one of the highest child malnutrition rates in the province, Tungawan is now trying to turn the page under the leadership of its new mayor, Lito Aniรฑon. For four straight years, local nutrition surveys placed Tungawan at the top of the list of Zamboanga Sibugay towns with the […]
Navigating the maze of diet dos and donโts can feel overwhelming in an age of social media fads and conflicting nutrition advice. One moment youโre told to ditch all fruits because of their sugar content; the next, you’re encouraged to eat specific ones for their health perks. So whatโs the truth? The short answer: Whole […]
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ For the first time, kidney patients in Lanao del Sur no longer have to travel far or spend thousands for treatment. A newly opened dialysis center in Malabang town now provides life-saving servicesโfor free. The facility, located inside the Dr. Serapio Montaรฑer, Jr. Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind […]
The scientific community is on high alert after the United States reported its first death from the H5N1 bird flu in January 2025. The victim, who had been exposed to infected chickens, marks a troubling milestone in the ongoing battle against the virus. Adding to the concern, researchers in Texas have identified a mutated bird […]
Over five years have passed since a mysterious virus emerged in Wuhan, China, and reshaped life as we knew it. From the first reports of illness to a global crisis, COVID-19 has become more than just a virus โ itโs a stark reminder of the deep inequalities in our healthcare systems and how vulnerable we […]
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday responded to circulating social media posts claiming a new health crisis in China, reassuring the public that these reports are not backed by reliable sources. The posts in question have been spreading alarming news about a supposed epidemic in China, allegedly involving rising cases of human metapneumovirus infections, […]
Norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, is making its presence felt across parts of the United States this winter, with cases on the rise, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During the week of December 5, the CDC recorded 91 outbreaks of norovirus, a sharp increase from the […]