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…
Scientists Test Amino Acid Arginine as a Potential Alzheimerโs Therapy in Mice and Fruit Flies
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…
Tungawan mayor vows to pull town out of Zamboanga Sibugayโs malnutrition hot spot
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…
Fruit and Weight Loss: Six Misunderstood Fruits That Actually Help You Shed Pounds
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…
Lanao del Sur opens first dialysis center, offers free treatment to kidney patients
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,…
Scientists Sound Alarm Over Deadly H5N1 Bird Flu Mutation in the U.S.
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…
Ongoing COVID-19 Mysteries : What We Know and What We Donโt
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…
DOH Dismisses Misinformation About Alleged Health Crisis in China
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…
Surge in Norovirus Cases Hits the U.S. This Winter
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…
China Grapples with a New Viral Outbreak: Human Metapneumovirus Sparks Concern
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world, China is facing a new viral threatโHuman Metapneumovirus (HMPV). This rapidly spreading pathogen is causing flu-like symptoms eerily reminiscent of COVID-19, igniting fears of another health crisis. Social media is awash…
Tea and How it Could Expose You to Billions of Microplastics
A warm cup of tea is often seen as a source of comfort, but recent research suggests it could come with an unsettling twistโbillions of micro- and nanoplastics per sip. Many tea bags are made with materials containing microplasticsโtiny plastic…
Do You Have Cold? Blowing Your Nose Can Do More Harm
Cold and flu season is here, and with it comes that all-too-familiar feeling of being stuffed up, sniffly, or worseโbattling a nose that feels completely clogged with mucus. Naturally, your first instinct might be to grab a tissue and blow…
