Reinforcing the antibiotic pipeline
By Teodoro B. Padilla
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the biggest global health threats facing humanity. As bacteria evolve and...
Philippines says recent mpox case is mild Clade 2 variant
MANILA - The Philippines' health minister said on Wednesday a recently detected mpox case in the Southeast Asian nation is of the mild Clade 2 variant and not the newer variant that has spread rapidly in Africa.
"The mpox we found was...
DOH reports first Mpox case since 2023; patient likely infected locally
The first case of mpox (also known as monkeypox) has been confirmed in the Philippines, following its declaration as a global public health emergency...
Taal Volcano releases Vog, health warnings issued
Taal Volcano has been observed releasing volcanic smog or vog for the past 24 hours, prompting the health bureau to issue warnings.
Vog is a...
Philippines detects first mpox case this year, yet to determine strain
MANILA - The Philippines has detected a new case of the mpox virus in the country, the first since December last year, its health department said...
The threat of an H5N1 avian flu pandemic
By Teodoro B. Padilla
The first recent outbreak in the country of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, commonly called bird flu, was reported in February 2022....
Two doctors among five people charged in ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry’s death
LOS ANGELES - Two doctors and three others including a personal assistant to Matthew Perry have been charged with supplying the "Friends" star with ketamine, the...
Higher tax on SSBs to offset inflation, fund “First 1000 Days Grant” – AER
The government should consider a higher tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) to offset the impact of inflation on the fixed tax rate, and to...
Government personnel to get discount from drugstore for National Heroes Day
Generika Drugstore, an Ayala Corporation subsidiary, announced on August 12 a 5% discount program for all uniformed and non-uniformed (or civilian) personnel of the...
J&J has enough support from claimants for $6.5-billion talc settlement, Bloomberg reports
NEW YORK - Johnson & Johnson has cleared a key threshold of support for its proposed $6.5-billion settlement of tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its baby powder and...
Childhood overweight and obesity in the Philippines
By Teodoro B. Padilla
More and more Filipino children are getting fatter, and this puts them at risk for serious health problems. The prevalence of overweight and obesity...
Sinopharm unit denies link to firm suspected of illegally purchasing cadavers
BEIJING - Sinopharm unit China National Medicines on Friday said it does not have any business dealings or relations with Shanxi Osteorad Biomaterial Co, according to a...