
DoH: Leptospirosis cases up 6%
Leptospirosis cases in the country have increased 6 percent compared to the same period last year, prompting health officials to issue warnings to the public…
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Leptospirosis cases in the country have increased 6 percent compared to the same period last year, prompting health officials to issue warnings to the public…
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More than half of deaths in the Philippines are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs), worsened by the lack of accessible healthy food in the country — a…
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Ischaemic heart diseases remained the leading cause of death in the Philippines from January to September 2025, according to provisional data released by the…
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MANDALUYONG CITY, Philippines — AstraZeneca convened medical experts, patient advocates, healthcare leaders, and industry partners on 26 February 2026 at the…
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The Senate has approved on third and final reading a measure to institutionalize a national program for the prevention and treatment of lupus, a chronic…
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The immune system does not operate in isolation: it is tightly linked to endocrine regulation, metabolism, gut integrity and infection defense.
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BAGUIO CITY — Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accounted for 30.6 percent of all recorded deaths in the city in 2025, according to the City Health Services…
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Television host and media personality Kris Aquino, widely known as the “Queen of All Media,” recently had her hair cut following a medical procedure.
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Cases of non-communicable diseases continued to rise during the holiday season, with Filipinos reporting increased incidences of asthma, acute stroke, and…
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Autoimmunity does not storm into someone’s life. It whispers first. Part of my role is learning to hear those whispers early.
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People with dangerously high blood pressure may experience severe headaches, nosebleeds, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, vision changes, or blood…
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ILOILO CITY — Preventable illnesses continue to drain public health funds in Western Visayas, prompting the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to…
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"I always thought I was a healthy person. It’s sad, but it’s part of my life," he said.
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Health experts are urging the national government to boost its fight against meningitis, stressing the vital importance of inoculation against all…
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In a bid to combat the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country, a health group on Monday, 1 September, called on the national government to…
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Kris Aquino once again opened up about her ongoing health journey, sharing the latest update with her followers on Instagram. The TV host and actress revealed…
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The San Lazaro Hospital has reported 13 deaths and 104 admissions from leptospirosis following recent typhoons and widespread flooding.
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The Quezon City government is raising the alarm Sunday following a sharp rise in leptospirosis cases, exacerbated by relentless rains and widespread flooding…
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