Addressing barriers to shingles prevention
By Teodoro B. Padilla
One out of three adults aged 50 years or older is at risk of contracting shingles (herpes zoster). After an individual recovers from chickenpox...
Working to eradicate cervical cancer
By Teodoro B. Padilla
As the world observes the Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action, the Philippines has once again reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating one of the...
Integrity in healthcare
By Teodoro B. Padilla
The research-based biopharmaceutical sector in the country reiterates our firm commitment to uphold high ethical and professional conduct in all our interactions.聽
During the 60th...
Carrots linked to one US death, 39 cases of illness from E. coli, CDC...
One person has died and at least 39 others made ill by E. coli infections linked to fresh carrots sold by several large grocery...
Global effort to combat antimicrobial resistance
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents. The misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in humans,...
New Zealand offers national apology to people abused in care
New Zealand offered a historic national apology on Tuesday to victims and families of hundreds of thousands of young people and vulnerable adults who...
Diabetes and wellbeing
By Teodoro B. Padilla
World Diabetes Day is celebrated annually on Nov. 14. This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淒iabetes and Wellbeing,鈥 which aims to raise awareness about the physical...
Reformulated Filipino lechon and banana sauces get approval for US market
Mang Tomas lechon sauce, UFC banana sauce, and Jufran specialty sauces have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to resume...
Aiding pediatric cancer patients suffering from hearing loss
by Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter
Hearing loss for children receiving cancer treatment is a difficult side effect鈥攑articularly during their formative years, when connecting with...
Key Alcohol sectors launch Philippine Standards Coalition to combat harmful alcohol use
by Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter
The Philippine Standards Coalition (PSC), comprising leading alcohol producers, e-commerce platforms, and related industry associations, launched on Friday to...
Interoperability a key component in digital health
by Patricia B. Mirasol, Producer
Data integration and systems interoperability are key components in the digital transformation of healthcare, according to experts speaking at an...
Vaccination protects children, adults vs pneumonia
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Pneumonia is the third leading cause of death across all ages and is the most common cause of death among children under five years...