Driving ‘dwarf’
A Chinese social media user gained attention after sharing life with her brother who has a rare pituitary hormone deficiency, while authorities separately…
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Low-sodium living tackled
In the Philippines, the burden of kidney disease continues to grow, wherein one Filipino develops kidney disease every hour.
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Sagada restricts hog movement amid undetermined swine disease
Sagada in Mountain Province tightens biosecurity as an undetermined swine disease affects hogs in several barangays. Learn about the executive order…
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The diagnosis is not the beginning
National Kidney Month in the Philippines highlights the silent progression of chronic kidney disease. Learn how kidneys reflect long-term health patterns, why…
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Early kidney disease detection a big help to society — doctor
‘Most of the patients come to us because of the complications already.’
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Patient’s struggle inspires dialysis network
NephroPlus co-founder Kamal D. Shah turned his personal battle with a rare kidney disease into Asia’s largest dialysis network, after years of surviving…
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PHA sounds alarm as heart disease remains top killer in Philippines
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the Philippines, with one Filipino dying every five minutes. Learn how the Philippine Heart Association is…
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Leachon urges stronger hantavirus info drive
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Hantavirus cruise ship heads to Netherlands after mass evacuation
The outbreak is believed to have begun before departure from Argentina, where hantavirus is endemic, with possible onboard transmission under investigation.
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Children as young as five develop CKD — expert
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DoH: Phl remains hantavirus-free
The Department of Health (DoH) confirms no recorded hantavirus cases in the Philippines as of May 2026, following concerns from a cruise ship outbreak, while…
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3 cruise ship passengers die from suspected hantavirus
A 70-year-old passenger died on board while his 69-year-old wife died in a Johannesburg hospital.
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A strong heart, a softer pace
Discover how renowned Filipino chef and culinary educator Henedina “Heny” Sison turned a life-changing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) diagnosis into a story…
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CKD cases rise; dialysis patients seen hitting 150K by 2030
Chronic kidney disease cases are surging in the Philippines, with dialysis patients projected to hit 150,000 by 2030. Learn how diabetes, hypertension, and…
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Eastern Samar pushes digital health profiling
The Eastern Samar provincial government is developing a digital health profiling system to track residents’ medical needs, improve allocation of medicines, and…
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Obesity fueling silent health crisis — doctors
Philippine medical groups warn obesity is becoming a major health crisis, with nearly 40% of Filipino adults affected and facing higher risks of diabetes,…
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Manila funds 20 kids’ liver transplants
Manila City releases over P32 million to fund liver transplants for 20 young patients in India, providing life-saving medical assistance under the Kaagapay…
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