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MECO drops appointment system of services

MANILA – The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) has removed the appointment system for all services for Filipino nationals, Taiwanese employers, investors and tourists. In an...

NCR Covid-19 positivity rate down to 2.7% – OCTA

MANILA – The positivity rate for Covid-19 in the National Capital Region (NCR) decreased to 2.7 percent as of July 29, lower than the 3.3 percent reported...

NDRRMC: Death toll from Egay, ‘habagat’ onslaught rises to 25

MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported the death toll from the combined effects of Typhoon Egay and the southwest monsoon has...

Meteor showers – it’s worth looking out for ‘shooting stars’ all year round

If you have ever seen a shooting star on a clear night, surely someone has invited you to make a wish. Nevertheless, this is a natural...

What happens in our body when we encounter and fight off a virus like the flu, SARS-CoV-2 or RSV?

Respiratory viruses like influenza virus (flu), SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can make us sick by infecting our respiratory system, including the...

Climb the stairs, lug the shopping, chase the kids. Incidental vigorous activity linked to lower cancer risks

Many people know exercise reduces the risk of cancers, including liver, lung, breast and kidney. But structured exercise is time-consuming, requires significant commitment and often financial...

You’ve heard the annoyingly catchy song – but did you know these incredible facts about baby sharks?

“Baby shark doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo, baby shark doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo …” If you’re the parent of a young child, you’re probably painfully familiar with this infectious...

Not all porn is created equal – is there such a thing as a healthy pornography?

Australians are living and working longer – but not necessarily healthier, new study shows

Australians are living and working longer, but a longer working life doesn’t always come with equivalent gains in healthy life. Our analysis of change in life...