The Department of Health (DOH) has launched a new project to fight tuberculosis in hard-to-reach areas. With support from the Japanese government and the Stop TB Partnership/UNOPS, the “Enhancing Tuberculosis […]
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Tombstones in the Traffic Circle: Youth Sound Alarm as Alcohol Deaths Claim 47 Filipinos Daily
Quezon City’s bustling Boy Scout Circle became a chilling memorial on Tuesday, October 28. Nearly 100 young activists staged a Halloween-themed protest. They protested against soaring alcohol-related deaths. The youth […]
Move for Your Heart: PHA’s ‘Galaw-Galaw, Pilipinas!’ Fair Ignites Wellness Revolution
Filipinos are sitting all day. Alarming data shows 46% of adults are physically inactive. Shockingly, 75% of adolescents lead sedentary lives. The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) encourages more movement. It […]
A Cure for Stomach Ulcers
For centuries, the burning pain of stomach ulcers was blamed on a lifestyle of indulgence. Many believed that a diet heavy in spicy foods or excessive stress was the primary […]
Leg Pain Could Signal Heart Trouble
The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) is urging the public to pay close attention to leg pain. Recurring leg pain could be an early warning sign of limb ischemia (LI). LI […]
Philippines Tackles Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Crisis with Integrated Approach
A multi-sectoral roundtable discussion, spearheaded by the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), the German Embassy Manila, and Boehringer Ingelheim Philippines, has shone a spotlight on the urgent need for integrated cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) care in the Philippines. The patient perspective was powerfully voiced by Mr. Ralph Degollacion of the Healthy Philippines Alliance.
Global and Local Experts Unite to Combat Stroke in the Philippines
Stroke is a significant public health issue in the Philippines. It is the third leading cause of death and a major cause of long-term disability. From January to August 2024 alone, stroke caused 34,464 fatalities in the country. A critical meeting took place recently, bringing together global and local health leaders to tackle the growing stroke crisis in the Philippines. The Stroke CARE (Coalition for Acute Stroke Response and Excellence) Meeting aimed to elevate stroke care standards and build a “stroke-ready” Philippines.
Filipino Fermented Fish Yields Antifungal Bacteria
Filipino researchers discovered a powerful antifungal agent within a traditional fermented fish dish. Burong isda, a popular Pampanga delicacy, harbors a bacterium. This bacterium shows significant promise in combating Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungus that infects weakened immune systems. Study found that while the bacterium might struggle in highly acidic environments like the stomach, it thrives in less acidic parts of the digestive tract. Importantly, the bacteria possess genes that boost the immune system and produce essential B vitamins (B1, B2, B6, and B9).