Persistent hunger affects 3 in 10 Filipino households — DOST-FNRI
Three in ten Filipino households still experience moderate to severe involuntary hunger, while cases of underweight and wasting among school-age children have slightly increased,...
Weighing the health and economic burden of obesity
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Overweight and obesity are growing public health challenges in the Philippines. In just over two decades, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Filipino...
Healthcare groups blast passing of Trump’s tax bill, warn it will harm millions
Healthcare groups slammed the passage of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax-cut and spending bill on Thursday, warning that its sweeping healthcare provisions would inflict widespread harm on millions...
Enhancing orthopedics and rehabilitation medicine
By Teodoro Padilla
Orthopedics and rehabilitation medicine play a crucial role in restoring mobility, relieving pain, and improving the quality of life for individuals affected by musculoskeletal...
DepEd launches free health services for teachers and students
The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), launched on June 18...
A call for holistic, integrated, gender-responsive care
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Gender inequalities continue to pose significant barriers to health, limiting access to essential services and increasing health risks for women and girls. Addressing these...
The legal status of assisted dying in different countries
LONDON - British lawmakers will vote on Friday on whether to proceed with legislation to legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill, in what would be the...
US FDA approves Gilead’s twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead Sciences GILD.O lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection, for preventing HIV infection in adults and adolescents at high...
US judge invalidates Biden rule protecting privacy for abortions
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a rule adopted by the administration of former President Joe Biden that strengthened privacy protections for women...
Health experts urge PUV drivers to be considerate to plus-size passengers
Drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) should show consideration before charging higher fares for plus-size individuals or people living with obesity, as such acts...
Toward zero dengue deaths: A call to collective action
By Teodoro B. Padilla
Dengue is surging once again in the Philippines — putting thousands at risk and placing renewed pressure on the country’s health system. As of...
PhilHealth urges hospitals to join breast cancer Z benefits
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Wednesday urged capable health facilities to join its Z Benefit Package for breast cancer, aiming to expand...