Kidney disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines. The Philippine Society of Nephrology urges Filipinos to take proactive measures due to the rising incidence of chronic kidney disease in the country. Based on data the society obtained from the National Kidney and...
President Marcos has ordered the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to place the safety of its personnel above all else, stressing that every aircraft carries men and women serving the nation. Speaking during the 79th founding anniversary celebration of the PAF at Villamor Air Base, Marcos reiterated his...
The Philippines scored below the regional average in the World Bank’s latest Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+), underscoring persistent gaps in health, education, and employment outcomes despite outperforming the average for lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). In an April 2026 human capital...
Hair does more than frame the face—it reflects our style, confidence, hygiene, and even our overall well-being. That’s why hair loss can feel deeply personal, affecting not only appearance but also self-esteem. Fortunately, advances in modern medicine have transformed hair restoration into a...
ABI Pascual Foods, Inc., together with the National Dairy Authority (NDA), the Department of Education (DepEd), and the City Government of Sta. Rosa, Laguna, formally launched a 100-day milk feeding program aimed at improving the nutritional status of public school learners and addressing...
House Committee on Trade and Industry Chair Rep. Maximo Dalog Jr. and House Committee on Health Chair Rep. Ciriaco B. Gato Jr. recently visited Amherst Laboratories (Amherst), one of Unilab, Inc.’s (Unilab) manufacturing facilities in Laguna, where they were briefed on the company 's...
Investigators have linked the minors who were responsible in the school shooting at Tacloban to the game called GoreBox. Without a shadow of doubt, GoreBox is a violent game. It’s a physics-driven game where players can create maps full of contraptions to destroy objects and obliterate other...
The first-ever Wilcon 10-Miler Run took place on June 21, 2026, at Parqal, Aseana City, bringing together health and fitness enthusiasts, industry partners, suppliers, media representatives, and members of the running community from across the Philippines. The highly anticipated event inspired...
Adulting is supposed to mean knowing better. You pay your bills, answer emails with “Noted, thanks,” and suddenly have opinions about air fryers. But somehow, when it comes to digestive problems, many Pinoys still treat every “sakit ng tiyan” like it’s one big group project with one...
A group identifying itself as “Concerned Department of Health Personnel” has filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Health Undersecretary Randy Escolango, alleging that Escolango 's appointment to multiple key positions created a...
Cases of leptospirosis in the country increased by six percent in the first five months of 2026, with farmers accounting for most of those infected, the Department of Health (DOH) said. The DOH reported 2,177 leptospirosis cases nationwide from Jan. 4 to June 6, higher than the 2,046 cases recorded...
What comes to your mind when you hear the word fiber? Fruits and vegetables? Bowel movement? Did you know that the benefits of fiber go beyond just regulating your bowel movement and easing constipation? Dietary fiber or simply fiber can only be found in plant food sources. Therefore, you will...
