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Why there’s no such thing as 'just one cigarette'
Is cigarette smoking bad? The short answer is yes — even if it’s only “once in a while.”
DoH's 12 habits for healthier Filipinos
For Filipinos planning to prioritize their health this year, the Department of Health (DoH) has released a list of 12 healthy habits aimed…
Measles case detected at Newark airport amid US surge
A traveler who passed through Newark Liberty International Airport earlier this month has tested positive for measles, prompting health…
Firecracker injuries drop 42% this New Year, minors still most affected — DOH
Firecracker-related injuries during New Year revelries declined significantly this year, with the Department of Health (DOH) recording 235…
Stroke, heart attack, asthma cases rise before 2025 ends
The Department of Health (DOH) has logged 288 cases of heart attack, stroke, and asthma from 21 to 31 December.
DoH reports 288 cases of stroke, heart attack, asthma during holidays
The cases of stroke, heart attack, and asthma have reached 288 during the holiday season, according to the Department of Health (Department…
DOH logs 675 calls to mental health crisis hotline
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported that calls to the crisis hotline of the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) have…
Why your body wants a nap in the middle of the workday
That 2 p.m. crash isn’t laziness — it’s biology
DOH reminds Filipinos: Eat lechon only in small portions
Lechon, a quintessential Filipino holiday staple, should only be eaten in small amounts, according to Department of Health (DOH) Secretary…
DOH logs 3 new cases of firecracker-related injuries
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, 23 December, logged three new cases of firecracker-related injuries, bringing the total to seven.
Hospitals under Code White until 6 January
In preparation for the holiday season, the Department of Health (DOH) placed hospitals nationwide under Code White until 6 January.
Gatchalian, hinimok ang DOH na ipatupad ang pinalawak na health budget
Hinimok ni Senador Sherwin Gatchalian ngayong Linggo, 21 Disyembre 2025, ang Department of Health (DOH) na ganap na isagawa ang mandato…
DOH to strengthen vaccination vs. measles-rubella in 2026
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, 20 December, vowed to strengthen its vaccination drive against measles-rubella in 2026…
Expert's advice for diabetes-friendly holidays
A health expert highlighted practical and easy-to-follow strategies for Filipinos to enjoy the holiday season while keeping their health in…
Solon urges LGUs to roll out free vaccination amid holiday season
As the flu cases continue to spike during the holiday season, a lawmaker called on the Department of the Interior and Local Government…
DOH logs over 700 leptospirosis in Central Visayas since Nov
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, 13 December, said it has logged over 700 leptospirosis cases in Central Visayas since 1…
Unilab works with health groups on medicine quality
At least one in 10 medicines circulating in low- and middle-income countries is either falsified or substandard, according to the World…