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DOJ clears Ubial on Dengvaxia case
Former Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed a criminal complaint against former Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial on the controversial...
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Palace sets to form task force to end hunger in Phl by 2030
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Tuesday (April 2) announced that the Palace will soon be issuing an executive order creating a Zero Hunger Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF). The Palace official said...
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DOH assures enough fund, health workers for UHC implementation
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) has assured that there will be enough number of health workers for the full implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law. DOH said in a...
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9 Practical tips to prevent heat stroke
Image by Ryan McGuire from Pixabay Enjoy the summer heat without having to worry about heat stroke. Heat stroke happens when your body overheats due to severely high temperature. There are cases when...
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Not enough health benefits in vitamin supplements, study says
A new studyshows that taking regular vitamins and dietary supplements are not enough to keep you healthy. Consumed nutrients from vitamins and supplements may not be as effective in improving one’s...
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EcoWaste Coalition calls out online sellers of mercury-laced skin whiteners
EcoWaste Coalition has lashed out on third party sellers of mercury-laced skin lightening cosmetics in popular e-commerce sites. The environmental watchdog’s chemical safety campaigner, Thony Dizon,...
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DOH warns vs testimonials on herbal cure for cancer
Stock photo from Pixabay The Department of Health (DOH) warns against testimonials circulating on Facebook about herbal supplements curing cancer. According to DOH cancer program manager Clarito...
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First aid tips when travelling
Be prepared for any emergencies when traveling this long vacation. UNTV’s News and Rescue team shared first aid tips for safe travels. Heat exhaustion/ heat stroke Take them to a nearest shadeLie them...
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3 in 10 health facilities in PH lack clean toilets – WHO
MANILA, Philippines – A joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) noted that three in 10 health care facilities in the Philippines have no...
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DOH conducts psychological debriefing for earthquake victims in Porac
Rescuers rush survivors to safety after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake on April 22, 2019 caused a four-storey supermarket in Porac, Pampanga to collapse The Department of Health (DOH) has begun conducting...
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Depressed? Call 989-USAP
Image by John Hain from Pixabay MANILA, Philippines – The National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) has tasked counselors to man a hotline for cases of depression and other mental health problems in...
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EcoWaste Coalition urges ban on sale of plastic balloons
Courtesy : FDA MANILA, Philippines – Environment group EcoWaste Coalition urges the government to impose extreme ban on the manufacture and sale of plastic balloons that may pose health risks to...
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DOLE to closely monitor firms violating Labor Code, Expanded Maternity Leave Act
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has assured it will closely monitor employers following the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Republic...
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Kenyan scientists reveal possible link between hot food, esophageal cancer
Preliminary findings by scientists suggest that people who like their food and beverages to be warmer than 60 degrees celsius are at a higher risk of developing esophageal cancer. In Kenya, hot food...
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Yosi Kadiri is back for gov’t campaign to increase sin tax on tobacco
The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department of Health (DOH) have revived Yosi Kadiri for their campaign to increase sin taxes on tobacco. Increasing taxes on tobacco will further increase the...
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Stricter standards for vinegar brands—FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to implement stricter standards for vinegar products sold in the Philippine market. This was after reports that several vinegar products made from...
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Healthcare funding gap to get bigger if no sin tax increase —DOF
Courtesy : Pixabay & Pexels The Department of Finance (DOF) said there will be a funding gap of P62 billion for the recently passed Universal Health Care (UHC) if Congress will not increase sin...
View ArticleShinrin-yoku: How to remove stress through forest bathing
Shinrin-yoku is Japanese for forest bathing. Shinrin meaning “forest” and yoku meaning “bath”. What is Shinrin-yoku? via GIPHY Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese practice that started in the 1980’s. It is...
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Duterte signs law institutionalizing 4Ps
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a measure institutionalizing the government’s strategy in reducing national poverty. Duterte signed the Republic Act 11310 or the “Pantawid...
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FDA warns public vs fake beauty products, face masks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned the public against the proliferation fake cosmetic products. (Photo courtesy: FDA Facebook) MANILA, Philippines – The Food and Drug Administration...
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