Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo (Facebook) The Department of Health (DOH) should upgrade the bed capacities of its public drug rehabilitation centers as a way to address the country’s illegal drug problem, according to Quezon City 4th district Rep....
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, Feb. 24 cautioned the public against the use of injectable glutathione for skin whitening purposes. (Photo from Unsplash) Citing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Circular No. 2019-182, the DOH said the “FDA has not approved any injectable products for...
Senator Nancy Binay said that she's not comfortable with Senator Robin Padilla's recent statement regarding Mariel Padilla's intravenous glutathione (IV gluta) drip procedure at the Senate wherein he claimed that his wife "loves to promote good looks and good health". "I think medyo I’m not...
The Philippine Dental Association (PDA) emphasized that "dental caries," or tooth decay, is recognized as a disease and should not be ignored. “Madalas sabihin ng iba, ay ngipin lang 'yan, malayo 'yan sa bituka, which is not,” PDA Executive Secretary Dr. Sheryl Anne Rose Lantican said during...
Summertime in the Philippines brings more than just fun in the sun; it also brings with it oppressive heat and humidity that can be difficult to cope with. (Photo by Jhames Pineda) Everyone needs to stay cool and safe, locals and visitors alike, as temperatures rise and humidity levels soar. That...
Indigent Filipinos in need of medical treatments can now rely on increased support from the national government, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. This year, indigent patients are set to benefit from a substantial boost, with the government allocating over P58 billion in financial...
The Department of Health (DOH) has reiterated its warning on Monday, February 19, about the proliferation of online fake endorsements, particularly for commercial products, such as milk or other supplements. Photo by Zekinah Elize Espina / Manila Bulletin “This has come to our attention after...
In observance of National Intellectual Disability Week, spanning from Feb. 14 to 20, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) reiterated its commitment to promoting awareness and fostering acceptance and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Photo from the National...
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday, Feb. 16, that 661 new Covid-19 cases were recorded from Feb. 6 to 12. Manila Bulletin File Photo It noted that these cases showed a 35 percent decrease compared to the previous week from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5. Based on the latest data, seven of the newly...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Feb. 16 said it observed a significant decrease in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases across the Philippines, and is anticipated to plateau over the next month. (Pixabay) In its latest data, a total of 16,155 ILI cases were reported from Jan. 1 to Feb. 3,...
To mark the fifth anniversary of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA), the Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) jointly launched the 2024-2028 National Integrated Cancer Control Program (NICCP) Strategic Framework on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo from...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa supported the custom of giving chocolates to loved ones on Valentine’s Day by citing their health benefits, but emphasized the need of choosing the darker and more bitter variety. (Pixabay) "Chocolate stimulates neurotransmitters in our brain's...
