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Mga nakatatanda lalong bumilis ang pagtanda ng utak noong pandemic - research

Jul 29, 2025

Price freeze on 148 essential meds in effect for 60 days

By Samantha Faith Flores

Jul 26, 2025

NKTI: Dahil sa lifestyle diseases, dumarami ang kabataang sumasailalim sa dialysis

Ni Samantha Faith Flores

Jun 23, 2025

Mpox threat grows over risk in community-level transmission and testing delays

By Tracy Cabrera

Jun 23, 2025

Makakalimutin? Alamin ang mga simpleng paraan upang tumalas ang memorya

Ni Raselle Joyce Flores

Jun 14, 2025

Young adults account for most of nearly 2,000 HIV cases in Caraga

By Samantha Faith Flores

Jun 12, 2025

Epektibong imaging techniques inirekomenda para sa maagang pagtuklas ng breast cancer

Ni Raselle Joyce Flores

Jun 10, 2025

DoH pinalakas ang digitalization para sa mabilis na serbisyong nutrisyonal

Ni Tracy Cabrera

May 2, 2025

USAID ipagpapatuloy serbisyo vs TB, malaria, malnutrisyon—memo

Feb 10, 2025

Public warned on influenza-like illness due to cold weather spell until February

By Tracy Cabrera

Jan 31, 2025

Mga dermatologists nababala sa panganib ng IV glutathione: Alamin kung bakit

By Ralph Cedric Rosario

Jan 28, 2025

Publiko binalaan ng FDA sa paggamit ng beauty products ni vlogger Rosemar Tan

Jan 27, 2025

Pinas may 9.5 million new smokers edad 10 pataas

Jan 22, 2025

First-ever robot-assisted cardiac surgery in Southeast Asia done at Saint Luke's Taguig

By Tracy Cabrera

Jan 20, 2025

DoH pushes HPV vaccination for young girls

By Tracy Cabrera

Jan 17, 2025

DOH pinag-iingat pa rin ang publiko sa influenza-like illness

Jan 16, 2025

Outpatient emergency services kasama na sa Philhealth benefits

Ni Samantha Faith Flores

Jan 16, 2025

2024 pinakamainit na taon sa kasaysayan —WMO

Jan 13, 2025

Patients with heart disease to get increased PhilHealth benefits

By Tracy Cabrera

Jan 11, 2025

Alak nagdudulot ng cancer, ayon sa mga doktor: Ano ang tamang tagay sa pag-inom?

Ni Samantha Faith Flores

Jan 11, 2025

Infectious disease expert assures public, no need to fear HMPV

By Tracy Cabrera

Jan 9, 2025

Following Kanlaon, Taal next?

By Tracy Cabrera

Jan 7, 2025

Israeli scientist claims life expectancy to reach 140 years old in this decade

By Tracy Cabrera

Jan 4, 2025

DBM releases guidelines for the release of medical allowances to gov't workers

By Tracy Cabrera

Jan 3, 2025

IRRI develops healthier rice vs. diabetes

By Tracy Cabrera

Jan 2, 2025

UST engineers develop LISA robot to help in hospital tasks

By Tracy Cabrera

Dec 31, 2024

Respiratory illnesses plague Kanlaon evacuees

By Tracy Cabrera

Dec 31, 2024

Pagtanaw sa kinabukasan: Health Approach sa drug abuse

P.I.O. Reportorial Team

Dec 30, 2024

DOH nagbabala kontra 'Holiday Heart Syndrome' ngayong Pasko, Bagong Taon

Dec 23, 2024

Latest study shows benefits in drinking more water

By Tracy Cabrera

Dec 20, 2024

PhilHealth not spending P37.5M for 30th anniversary marketing materials

Dec 19, 2024

First Mpox fatality recorded in the Philippines

By Tracy Cabrera

Dec 18, 2024

Phl warned against stronger typhoons due to climate change

By Tracy Cabrera

Dec 14, 2024

WHO airs serious concern on genital herpes: over 1 in 5 adults infected

By Samantha Fae Flores

Dec 13, 2024

Doctors Without Borders urge use of treatment algorithms to save children with TB

By Tracy Cabrera

Dec 12, 2024

Gold-based cancer drug slows tumor growth, outperforms chemo

Dec 9, 2024

Beware: Being cheated on is linked to chronic illnesses

Dec 7, 2024

DOH: More modern contraceptives to curb unplanned pregnancies

By Darryl John Esguerra

Dec 4, 2024

Rare diseases, mobility devices soon to be covered by PhilHealth

Dec 3, 2024

Less deaths noted as DOH boosts campaign vs leptospirosis

Nov 30, 2024

Filipino farmers face challenges from impacts of climate change

By Tracy Cabrera

Nov 29, 2024

ADB approves US$500-M loan for Philippines’ climate change efforts

By Tracy Cabrera

Nov 28, 2024

Climate change iniuugnay sa pagtaas ng kamatayan dahil sa stroke

Nov 25, 2024

US offers nuclear-related scholarships for Filipinos

By Tracy Cabrera

Nov 22, 2024

Philhealth benefit packages for severe dengue increased to PHP47,000

Nov 19, 2024

Bill to expand free vaccination coverage to cover all seniors, more diseases

By Samantha Faith Flores

Nov 18, 2024

Surge in global measles cases calls for stronger immunization commitment

Nov 16, 2024

Study shows new EPR law has lessened plastic pollution, generate livelihood

By Tracy Cabrera

Nov 12, 2024

Foreign firms interested in DoE’s hydrogen exploration for alternative energy source

By Tracy Cabrera

Nov 11, 2024

DOH urges continued vaccination efforts as WHO reports 1,700 weekly COVID-19 deaths

Nov 9, 2024

Pagiging antukin sa araw ng mga seniors, posibleng sintomas ng dementia?

Nov 7, 2024

Leptospirosis, dengue reach alarming level in NCR

By Tracy Cabrera

Nov 6, 2024

Climate change to cut deep in Philippine economy

By Ric Sakai III

Nov 5, 2024

Studies show microplastics could lead to cancer

By Karin Ceara Cabrera-Sakai

Nov 4, 2024

WHO still worried at TB incidence in PH?

By Tracy Cabrera

Nov 2, 2024

Salt may kill, maim nine million in China; but we all consume salt

By Samantha Faith Flores

Oct 30, 2024

Dahil sa muntikang pagtanggal ng organo ng lalaking buhay pala, mga organ donors nagsiurungan

Oct 29, 2024

WHO, Saudi Arabia pinalawak ang digital health certification para sa Hajj pilgrims

Ni Samantha Faith Flores

Oct 29, 2024

Ateneo research calls for reevaluation of saturated fat old research

Oct 28, 2024

Breast cancer in men - rare but real

Oct 26, 2024

Gambling a new public health risk that threatens generations - study

Oct 24, 2024

Salt may increase risk of stomach cancer by 40%?

By Tracy Cabrera

Oct 22, 2024

Posisyon ng kamay maaring magbigay ng maling blood pressure reading

Oct 19, 2024

Years in diagnostic waitlist rob children with autism of their childhood - report warns

By Tracy Cabrera

Oct 17, 2024

Nobel Prize for Physics awarded to machine learning pioneers

Oct 9, 2024

Alamin mga ‘unhealthy’ cheeseburgers ng fastfood outlets; Jollibee sa US inisnab sa pagsusuri

Oct 5, 2024

Chewing gum ingredients found to help tilapia survive cold climates

Oct 1, 2024

PhilHealth to abolish SPC rule on hospitalization claims

By Heidi Nicodemus

Sep 27, 2024

WHO: What you need to know about Mpox

Sep 26, 2024

FDA issues health advisory against food products, mostly sold online

Sep 25, 2024

World Alzheimer’s Day: mga eksperto nagbabala ng lumalalang problema sa sakit

Sep 21, 2024

DoST targets Phl to become a global hub for climate technology and innovation

By Ric Sakai III

Sep 21, 2024

What is Dysautonomia?

By Tracy Cabrera

Sep 21, 2024

DoH to address issue on healthcare workers' emigration

By Tracy Cabrera

Sep 20, 2024

Public urged to use generic medicines

By Heidi Nicodemus

Sep 19, 2024

Doc Willie Ong at senior citizens lamang ang mas nanganganib sa sarcoma? Alamin dito

Sep 16, 2024

Mahigit 400 bagong kaso ng HIV naitala ng DoH

Ni Tracy Cabrera

Sep 16, 2024

Isang taon matapos maging senior citizen, Doc Willie Ong lumalaban ngayon sa cancer

Sep 14, 2024

DOH nagbabala laban sa mga kumakalat na imported Mpox vaccines

Sep 13, 2024

45% ng kasong dementia maiiwasan: Alamin kung paano

Sep 10, 2024

COVID-19 na dumapo kay Joe Biden: Mga dapat ikonsidera ng senior citizens

Jul 24, 2024

Sarcopenia o panghihina ng muscle: Mga dapat malaman ng senior citizen

Jul 17, 2024

DoH: 5M flu vaccines for seniors expected in August

Jul 5, 2024

FDA nagbabala sa paggamit ng pitong cosmetic products na naglalaman ng mercury

Jul 4, 2024

WHO recommends first-ever clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults

Jul 2, 2024

WHO: At least 1.8-billion adults risk disease for lack of physical activity

Jun 28, 2024

BP maintenance meds sanhi ng mas mataas na peligro ng pagkapilay ng mga seniors?

Jun 3, 2024

FDA warns on counterfeit Biogesic, 6 other OTC meds

May 31, 2024

Gov’t health experts air warning vs vaping as PGH record first E-cigarette death

May 31, 2024

DOH: Measles, pertussis cases tapering off

May 18, 2024

WHO releases first global guidelines for meningitis diagnosis, treatment, and care

Apr 11, 2025

Gov’t urged to fast-track measures on mandatory food warning labels

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor

Mar 13, 2025

EU experts warn avian flu mutations can adapt to humans

By Tracy Cabrera

Feb 1, 2025

Cancer-causing benzene detected in acne treatments, some some sold locally

Mar 7, 2024

Tumaas sa 6.2 taon ang life expectancy sa mundo, alamin kung bakit

Apr 17, 2024

Global hepatitis deaths on the rise - WHO warns

Apr 12, 2024

WHO: Despite malaria eradication success; gains “are fragile”

Apr 26, 2025

Global Child Mortality Reaches Record Low, But Gains Threatened by Funding Cuts — UN Reports

Mar 28, 2025

Lifestyle, environment affect health and aging more than genes

Feb 25, 2025

Dengue outbreak posibleng mangyari; mga kaso ng sakit tumaas ng 75 porsiyento

Ni Samantha Faith Flores

Apr 2, 2025

Nais pabagalin ang pagtanda? Huwag umiwas sa kape - mga siyentipiko

Ni Raselle Joyce Flores

Jul 4, 2025

WHO not a fan of sugar substitutes: Know the reasons why?

By Fae Flores

Feb 17, 2024

Leachon calls for congressional inquiry into bribery scheme between pharma firms, doctors

Apr 23, 2024

Undetected and untreated pregnancy-related complications trigger many deaths worldwide - WHO

Mar 18, 2025

Have kids vaxxed, DOH urges parents amid rise in measles cases

By Benjamin Nathaniel Bondo

Apr 1, 2025

NCGH offers competency training in geriatrics nursing; scope of work explained

Mar 27, 2024

Avail of dengue benefit package, PhilHealth reminds Filipinos

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor

Feb 20, 2025

Out-of-pocket expenses ng pasyente babayaran na ng PhilHealth

Ni Tracy Cabrera

Mar 11, 2025

WHO report: Health inequities are shortening lives by decades

May 6, 2025

DOH: Cases of foot, mouth, hand disease triple from Jan. 1 to Feb. 22

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor

Mar 10, 2025

Tacloban traditional meds plant to produce more as demand soars

By Sarwell Meniano

Mar 29, 2025

Scientists reach research milestone in spider venom use for heart attacks, stroke treatment

Jan 22, 2024

DOH, PRC and FDA conduct parallel probe into pharma pyramiding scandal

Apr 29, 2024

Dapat alamin: Kaugnayan ng sugar, sex at kalusugan

Ni Joyce Sabado

Jul 16, 2025

Ilang gamot sa dementia posibleng may malubhang side effect

May 2, 2024

Mga senior citizens: Alamin kung bakit pinatitigil ng DOH ang pagnguya ng nganga

Feb 3, 2024

A1 pose as grave threat educational development of learners — MIT study

By Tracy Cabrera

Jul 7, 2025

Init titindi pa sa Biyernes Santo, ayon sa PAGASA

Ni Tracy Cabrera

Apr 15, 2025

Meralco champion ng smart at tech-driven energy future

Ni Tracy Cabrera

Apr 29, 2025

DoH urges public to maintain hygiene as WILD cases rise

By Tracy Cabrera

Feb 15, 2025

PhilHealth animal bite package covers P5.8-K in services

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor

Mar 21, 2025

Filipinos get most of their protein from rice, not meat — DOST-FNRI

By Samantha Faith Flores

Jul 10, 2025

WHO calls for urgent action to stop heath workers from performing female genitalia mutilation

By Samantha Faith Flores

Apr 28, 2025

Rise in neurological disorder cases alarms WHO; three billion affected worldwide

Mar 17, 2024

Dementia more prevalent to individuals with essential tremor - study

Apr 20, 2024

Dementia, Alzheimer lumalalang problema sa 'Pinas

Ni Tracy Cabrera

Jul 14, 2025

WHO releases new guidelines to prevent adolescent pregnancy, safeguard girls' health

Apr 23, 2025

DOH nagbabala sa 500% pagtaas ng HIV cases: Kabataang maysakit dumami

Ni Raselle Joyce Flores

Jun 3, 2025

Dementia risk pwede bang matukoy sa simpleng blood tests?

Ni MJ Blancaflor

Anti-obesity medication puwede rin gamot sa alcholism?

Ni Samantha Faith Flores

Feb 17, 2025

1 in 6 people are lonely—and it’s costing lives, says WHO report

By Raselle Joyce Flores

Jul 1, 2025

69-year-old woman in India receives novel heart valve treatment

May 14, 2024

WHO: More Work Needed to Fight Global Tobacco Use

Jun 24, 2025

HFMD cases up, public advised to take precautions

By Tracy Cabrera

Feb 10, 2025

Kamatayan sa atake bumababa ngunit iba pang sakit sa puso dumarami

Ni Samantha Fae Flores

Jun 27, 2025

Health expert nagpaalala laban sa tumataas na bilang ng kaso ng dengue

Ni Tracy Cabrera

Feb 17, 2025

Must the public fear Anthrax? DOH answers.

Apr 1, 2024

Man dies two months after getting pig kidney in transplant procedure

May 13, 2024

WHO cites heads of states role in adoption of pandemic pact; three Asians included

Jul 12, 2025

Mga ahensya ng gobyerno pinakilos laban sa problema ng HIV, AIDS

Ni Tracy Cabrera

Jun 28, 2025

Asteroid na kasinglaki ng football field, posibleng tumama sa mundo sa 2032?

Feb 27, 2025

Mga dapat malaman ukol sa tuberkulosis: Ano ang TB at paano ito maiiwasan?

Ni MJ BLANCAFLOR

Mar 18, 2024

New study: 7,000 steps daily to reduce chronic diseases, cognitive decline, and death

Jul 22, 2025

6.3-M may HIV-AIDs posibleng mamatay dahil sa kawalan ng US funding maraming Pinoy apektado

Ni Ralph Cedric Rosario

Feb 8, 2025

DOH warns Ilocos residents vs. HFMD as cases soar by 717%

By Hilda Austria

Feb 28, 2025

US healthcare firm to invest US$500-M on Phl tertiary hospital

By Tracy Cabrera

Jul 24, 2025

WHO endorses twice-yearly injectable Lenacapavir as new HIV prevention option

Jul 21, 2025

Reduced Alzheimer’s risk could be Viagra’s other benefit?

Mar 14, 2024

WHO tests new global pandemic emergency coordination mechanism in first-of-its-kind simulation

Apr 5, 2025

Why today's youngsters face increased cancer risk

By Tracy Cabrera

Apr 4, 2025

Healthcare facilities told to observe lifting of 45-day benefit limit

By Ma. Teresa

Apr 4, 2025

Antarctica's 69 M-year-old fossil reveals earliest modern bird

Feb 11, 2025

EcoWaste Coalition welcomes DOH warning on mercury use in witchcraft

By Raselle Joyce Flores

Jul 3, 2025

DoH nasa 'Code White' Alert

Ni Tracy Cabrera

Apr 14, 2025

Vaping associated with risk of lead, uranium exposure

Apr 30, 2024

UN report warns of reversals in maternal health progress amid global aid cuts

Apr 7, 2025

Senator seeks probe into P11.18-B expired, unused meds

By Perla Lena

Mar 27, 2025

Hot weather can fuel road rage, say psych experts

Apr 24, 2025

Six persons die due to heat-related illnesses - DOH

Apr 24, 2024

PhilHealth now covers outpatient services

By Tracy Cabrera

Feb 21, 2025

US Task Force recommends regular mammogram as breast cancer cases rise

May 10, 2024

Pamahalaan nagbabala sa danger level heat index sa Metro Manila at Central Luzon

Ni Ralph Cedric Rosario

Mar 3, 2025

PGH to hire 1,200 health care workers

Apr 21, 2025

US FDA deletes anti-Ivermectin posts, after losing case filed by doctors

Mar 23, 2024

US doctors gumagamit na ng software sa pag-predict ng Alzheimer’s

Feb 9, 2024

Fountain of youth nadiskubre na ng grupo ng New York scientists?

Jan 29, 2024

Doctors cite remarkable recovery of senior citizen after pig kidney transplant

Apr 5, 2024

Balladeer Michael Bolton, 70, nagpapagaling na matapos ang brain surgery

Ni MJ Blancaflor

Jan 7, 2024

Is vaping better than smoking? Here's what science says

By MJ Blancaflor

Jan 8, 2024

Use of ultrasound for drug raises hopes for Alzheimer’s patients

Jan 5, 2024

Successfully averting 2.7 million deaths, COVAX bids farewell on Dec. 31

Dec 23, 2023

Popular for its weight loss component, diabetes drug Ozempic has cloned version

Dec 23, 2023

PRICE CONTROL FOR CASKETS? - CEBU SOLON CITES REASONS

Nov 23, 2023

DOST: HAPPY food best for aging Filipinos tastebuds

Nov 16, 2023

KAPAG SI LOLO’T LOLA NA ANG NAG-AARUGA NG KANILANG MAGULANG

Nov 14, 2023

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