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We all love a quick fix. Alarm blares, you stumble to the kitchen, and boomโinstant coffee saves the day. No grinding, no brewing, no waiting. Just hot water, a spoon, and your daily dose of fake-it-til-you-make-it energy. But hereโs the eyebrow-raising twist: that beloved scoop of instant could be linkedContinue Reading
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ Under the shade of the Provincial Capitol grounds, long lines of patients โ some arriving before sunrise โ waited patiently on Thursday, August 14, for a chance at treatment many had long put off because of cost. By dayโs end, at least 1,700 Sibugaynons had beenContinue Reading
Despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s SONA claim that Filipinos can now enjoy โzero-balance billingโ in public hospitals, the Department of Health (DOH) clarified that only 87 government-run hospitals currently offer the policy. In a GMA News report on Sunday, July 28, the DOH said the program covers only hospitals directlyContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines โ Weโve been told all our lives that fruits are healthyโand they are. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, theyโre often the go-to for anyone trying to eat better. But hereโs the catch: not all fruits are equal, especially if youโre cutting down on sugar. Health-conscious eating hasContinue Reading
Scientists have known that eating less can help animals live longer. But giving up foodโor at least some of itโis 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 โ May 25, 2025ย โ Health officials in Zamboanga Sibugay have confirmed the provinceโs 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 โ 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
