Diabetes cases among kids rising — expert

Cases of diabetes among children are on the rise, a health expert bared on Friday, 9 November.

DOH warns public vs. misleading claims on Covid-19

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday warned the public about misleading claims regarding the origins and treatments of Covid-19.

Lay Bare, Kasuso Foundation partner to support breast cancer patients

Local waxing salon Lay Bare has partnered with the Kasuso Foundation to support Filipino breast cancer patients.

Preventing Type 2 diabetes in the Philippines: A modern challenge

Over the years, we’ve made incredible strides in health and wellness, yet certain diseases remain persistent challenges, especially type 2…

Less than half of Filipinos living with HIV undergoing treatment — WHO report

Only less than half of Filipinos living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are undergoing treatment, according to a recent World…

Phl logs highest incidence case of TB cases -- WHO

The Philippines has logged the highest incidence of tuberculosis (TB) cases across the Western Pacific Region, a recent World Health…

DOH notes rise in leptospirosis cases

The Department of Health (DOH) noted an increase in leptospirosis cases nationwide, with 774 new cases recorded from 8 to 21…

California leads the way: New law bans harmful food chemicals in public schools

California has taken a groundbreaking step in food safety by banning six chemicals from school foods that are linked to behavioral issues…

Rabies cases rise in September

An increase in rabies cases has been observed in September, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

Flu-like illnesses cases on downward trend — DOH

The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday announced that the number of flu-like illnesses in the country is on a downward trend.

DOH allays fears on new Covid-19 variant

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said the public should not be alarmed by the new Covid-19.

New York reports death from rare mosquito-borne virus eastern equine encephalitis

Governor Hochul declares public health threat as second US death confirmed

Filipino researchers develop affordable bone fracture treatment

Researchers from the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed an innovative medical…

Driving innovation in Cancer care

PH ranks highest in noise pollution worldwide, worsening sleep habits

The Philippines ranked highest in noise pollution worldwide, according to an Australian bed company, placing third among countries with the…

Leptospirosis cases in Phl drop by 77%

Leptospirosis cases in the country dropped by 77 percent, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Thursday.

Amid mpox threat, people with HIV urged to maintain healthy immune system

Amid the risk of mpox, people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were told to maintain a healthy immune system.

Leadership shakeup to drive healthcare reforms 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, DOH leadership played a key role in helping the medical community overcome challenges by establishing…