Second-hand smoke linked to nearly 1.7-M deaths globally
More than 2.7 billion people worldwide were exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, contributing to 1.66 million premature deaths and millions of childhood…
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The sweetener scrutiny: Reevaluating Xylitol’s heart health risks
New research links higher blood xylitol levels to increased cardiovascular risk, prompting experts to urge caution over regular consumption of the sugar…
Economists push risk-based taxes on smoke-free nicotine products
Economists Arthur Laffer and Ashok Kaul urge the Philippines to adopt risk-based taxes that distinguish between cigarettes and smoke-free nicotine products…
Ocean stress poses public health risk
When the ocean is under strain, coastal people are often the first to feel it.
Evacuees seek return as DOH warns of health risks from Navotas landfill fire
Evacuees from the Navotas landfill fire are pleading to return home as the DOH warns of toxic haze, long-term health risks and psychosocial distress. Learn how…
Smoke from Navotas landfill blaze triggers health alerts
Smoke from a fire at the closed Navotas Sanitary Landfill has caused poor air quality in Navotas and nearby areas, prompting health warnings, evacuations in…
Second-hand phones demand rising
The global second-hand smartphone market is growing, driven by affordability and eco-conscious buying. About 46% of Europeans have purchased refurbished…
Holt my hand: ‘Second option’ powers Ginebra to semis
Stephen Holt drilled a clutch buzzer-beating three in overtime to lift Barangay Ginebra past Converge and into the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, showcasing…
Hand washing as second nature
The shoddy flood control projects, it turns out, are the racket of some members of Congress and the DPWH, with Bulacan the focal point for the pilferage of…
E-junk dismantlers risk health for a few bucks
Dexter Barsigan and many informal e-waste dismantlers in the Philippines face serious health risks from toxic chemicals released during their work,…
Health risks behind hustle culture
The Department of Health and AmCham Philippines partner with health experts to spotlight the growing oral health crisis among BPO workers, linking stress,…
Imported onions pose health risks — DA
Secretary Tiu Laurel noted that while previous smuggling operations involved multiple container vans, this particular shipment was limited to two, prompting…
Expert sounds alarm on risks of second, thirdhand smoking
Dr. Corry Avanceña warns that secondhand and thirdhand smoke are just as harmful as firsthand smoking, highlighting the health risks for nonsmokers, especially…
Underage smoking risks increase due to fake cigarette smuggling
Underage smoking in the Philippines is on the rise due to the influx of smuggled cigarettes from Indonesia and Malaysia, warns Jericho Nograles of the…
