Filipinos can now get 75 types of medicines for free under the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) new Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) package, starting August 21. Read more »
With rabies-related deaths continuing to climb across the Philippines, a new Senate proposal is pushing for stronger public health measures that address both human and animal needs. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) is stepping up its routine immunization program as vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly measles, continue to surge. Read more »
According to a new study from Bar-Ilan University, researchers found that people with higher blood sodium levels—still within the medically accepted “normal” range—are more likely to develop high blood pressure and heart failure. Read more »
Studies show that merely going on a calorie deficit to manage one's weight doesn't always lead to the desired results. Read more »
The DOST – Forest Products Research and Development Institute has come up with an innovative solution to tackle insect pests, like mosquitoes and houseflies, by transforming forest waste into effective insect repellents. Read more »
