Experts warn vs second, third-hand smoke
Inhaling second-hand and third-hand cigarette smoke poses health risks comparable to first-hand smoking, a pulmonologist warned Thursday and stressed that…
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Inhaling second-hand and third-hand cigarette smoke poses health risks comparable to first-hand smoking, a pulmonologist warned Thursday and stressed that…
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Second and thirdhand smoking are just as bad as firsthand smoking, as there is no safe level of exposure to cigarettes, a pulmonologist warned.
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Health experts and advocates on Wednesday urged election candidates to “take a stand against the growing epidemic of cigarettes, vapes and alcohol” among…
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An infectious disease expert has warned Cebuanos aged 50 and above on Sunday about serious risks of shingles or herpes zoster or "likos-likos" in Cebuano.
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March is Fire Prevention Month, so it’s an ideal time for the public to be reminded of the importance of fire safety.
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The overall cost of alcohol and tobacco consumption in the Philippines has ballooned to a staggering P1.1 trillion per year, according to new research from…
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Penalties would include ‘damages and restitution for the public health impact of the companies’ illegal actions.’
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reported on Monday it has filed an P8.5-billion tax evasion case against individuals behind an illicit cigarette factory…
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Senator Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday criticized the lack of anti-drone technology at various airports and other critical government establishments across the…
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As the globe celebrated World Cancer Day on 4 February, the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Development (IOHSAD) renewed its call to protect…
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Have you ever wondered if there’s a way for smokers to quit without the immediate pressure to stop cold turkey? That’s the goal of Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR)…
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Dermatologists on Monday warned the public that IV Glutathione is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for skin whitening.
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US moves to ban smart cars with Chinese tech, citing national security risks and future auto industry dominance.
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What is depleted uranium and what health risks does it pose for humans exposed to it?
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Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija — The Zaragoza Municipal Police Station (MPS) has seized P1.3 million worth of fake cigarettes at a checkpoint in this town on Saturday.
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The rise in cigarette smuggling in the Philippines poses a significant risk of increased underage smoking, according to Jericho "Koko" Nograles, president of…
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A “No smoking and vaping” policy will be strictly implemented in the three public cemeteries in Quezon City.
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Western Pacific Region, including in the Philippines, are on the rise, a recent report from the World Health…
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