The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity on Thursday congratulated the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) and its team of researchers following their successful isolation of 30 bacterial species from Mt. Mayon’s volcanic soils that were found to have potential antibiotic and anti-colorectal...
In a bid to save as many children's lives, at least 50 personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Cavite have donated blood for the young patients battling cancer. The PCG personnel participated in the bloodletting activity held in Rosario Elementary School in Rosario, Cavite on Friday,...
Advocates skin check and sunscreen Having been treated at least four times on basal cell carcinoma , the 52-year-old actor Hugh Jackman seems to be taking it all in stride as he underwent a skin biopsy earlier this week. This was when his doctor noticed a bump on his nose. According to mayoclinic,...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has bared the discovery of a specific bacterial species from the soils of Mount Mayon that has potential antibiotic and anti-colorectal cancer properties. IMG_20210804_055138 The DOST said based on the study of researchers from the University of the...
The study on the detection and functional characterization of selected gene mutations in Filipino colorectal cancer has been completed recently, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced on July 9. DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. De la Peña cited the report of DOST- Philippine...
The study on the detection and functional characterization of selected gene mutations in Filipino colorectal cancer has already been completed, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced on Friday, July 9. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña cited the report of...
The virtual event by AstraZeneca AstraZeneca Philippines has announced a partnership with health insurance provider, Intellicare, and top local life insurer PRU Life UK to increase patient support in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. In the Philippines, cancer is now the 2nd leading cause of...
The Department of Science and Technology announced on Friday, July 2, that 32 plants from Soccsksargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, General Santos) Region are being studied for their potential anti-cancer active ingredients. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de...
Facebook Award-winning British-Iranian journalist and television host Christiane Amanpour has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer as she called on women to educate themselves on this type of disease. Amanpour, 63, chief international anchor for CNN, has been away for four weeks from...
Plant-based diet for prostate cancer prevention NO MEAT A plant-based diet involves fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, and legumes (Photo by Natasa Mandic) Although seldom discussed among Asian men due to its low incidence compared to Caucasians, prostate cancer and its devastating effects...
Cancer survivor Wil Dasovich recently talked about the importance of being healthy, particularly during a health crisis. He believes health is essential specially in a country like ours if we want to "progress" and "prosper." "You can't perform if you're not fit, you can't lead if you're...
Recognizing that only 1,000 out of 4,000 children diagnosed with cancer receive proper care and medication, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) has vowed its unwavering support to the Aruga sa Batang may Cancer (ABC)...
