Romblon, napapanatili ang pagiging Malaria-Free

Written by Paul Jaysent Fos | Romblon News

Napapanatili ng probinsya ng Romblon ang pagiging Malaria-Free nito simula pa noong taong 2008, ayon sa Department of Health (DOH) sa Malaria Congress Press Conference kamakailan sa Puerto Princesa...

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The role of social media, digitized art in addressing HIV

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While social media is considered a dangerous place for the young people today, it is considered the most effective means to inform them about serious health problems like Human Immuno...

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DOH intensifies drive to boost antimicrobial resistance awareness

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The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday intensified its campaign to increase public awareness on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which is now becoming a serious health concern among Filipinos...

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Both overweight, underweight linked to increased death risk

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Both low and high Body Mass Indices (BMI) were associated with an increased risk of death from various causes, according to a new study recently released by the London School of Hygiene and...

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Singing reduces stress, improves motor function

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A preliminary study revealed that singing might reduce stress and improve motor function for people with Parkinson's disease.

The study presented on Wednesday at the on-going Society for...

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Bamboo shoot fiber helps prevent obesity

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The insoluble dietary fiber isolated from bamboo shoots is effective in preventing obesity and improving insulin sensitivity, according to a recent Chinese study.

Scientists from Xishuangbanna...

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DOH cautions public vs. use of e-cigarettes, vapes

Written by Paul Jaysent Fos | Romblon News

The Department of Health DOH urged the public on Saturday to be vigilant when buying consumer products sold online like e-cigarettes and vaping devices.

This, after a vaping device exploded while...

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Inclusive sex education to solve early pregnancy, HIV in teens

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A women's health and rights advocacy group has been pushing for a comprehensive sex education to combat the prevalence of teen pregnancy and HIV among Filipino adolescents.

"We observed that our...

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