
Non-communicable diseases on the rise, says WHO
From 651 deaths due to NCDs per 100,000 Filipinos in 2000, the figure rose by almost 10 percent to 714 deaths per 100,000 by 2021.
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From 651 deaths due to NCDs per 100,000 Filipinos in 2000, the figure rose by almost 10 percent to 714 deaths per 100,000 by 2021.
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BPI Wealth Summit will gather financial experts to share investment opportunities and tools with the public to sharpen their financial skills and maximize…
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There are no more oral cholera vaccines left in the global stockpile, the World Health Organization said Friday, with the shortage jeopardizing work to stop…
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Drowning-related deaths rose in the Philippines between 2000 and 2021, a World Health Organization (WHO) report found.
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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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Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar on Friday urged the Chamber of Real Estate Builders’ Association…
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Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
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The Department of Health (DOH) noted an increase in leptospirosis cases nationwide, with 774 new cases recorded from 8 to 21 September—twice as high as the 381…
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The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday that it had gotten the approval of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) of its two major…
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DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar in his celebratory message noted that this year’s NSM theme embodied the DHSUD’s “efforts to provide safe and decent yet…
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The Department of Health (DoH) announced Friday it had received approval from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) for two major health…
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‘We believe that our efforts to train farmers on regenerative agriculture will help them become more productive and profitable, but more importantly, it is a…
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Reduce stress through mind-body exercises like yoga, mindful breathing in order to control cortisol, the stress hormone.
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Sometimes, patients feel that leaving the doctor’s office without a prescription means they didn’t get their money’s worth. It’s a common perception that a…
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The amended measure includes the expansion of PhilHealth coverage to dental services and regular reviews of benefit packages
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President Marcos touted the health program, noting that it is an ‘application of lessons learned during the pandemic’
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Beloved beauty brand Estée Lauder continues its mission this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, hosting its charity gala, the Pink Ball. Since the company’s launch…
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