MANILA — The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday advised its member countries to limit the use of the controversial dengue vaccine Dengvaxia only to those who...
ILOILO CITY –The Department of Health in Western Visayas reported on Thursday that the number of dengue cases in Western Visayas has dropped by 64 percent....
WASHINGTON — Seasonal flu kills between 291,000 and 646,000 people worldwide every year, a new analysis of data from 47 countries suggested Wednesday. The number is...
TORONTO—Ontario adolescents are drinking, smoking and using cannabis and other recreational drugs at the lowest rates since the late 1970s, suggests a biennial survey of Grade...
HARTFORD, Conn. — Anguished mothers with mentally ill children have sought out Liza Long for help ever since she wrote an essay, “I am Adam Lanza’s...
MANILA — The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID), amid the Dengvaxia issue, called on the public to return to the basic strategies on preventing...
MIAMI — A Florida day care has shut down following the deaths of two toddlers a week apart from possible meningitis infections. The Miami Herald reports...
A review of scientific literature suggests those who believe ‘man flu’ is more intense than the female version have some evidence to back up their views....
WASHINGTON—Consumer advocates reported some glitches Monday in the final days for “Obamacare” sign-ups, although the Trump administration largely seemed to be keeping its promise of a...
Ottawa must withdraw its plan to charge tax on medicinal marijuana or risk having an adverse effect on patients, a group of more than 50 doctors...
Growing old brings a sobering reality: time is finite. You watch your body slow down, see your parents age, and...
Celebrating Dr. David Suzuki’s 90th birthday on Friday, May 22 was a true privilege and a great pleasure! My husband,...
Did you know that a mother’s cells can live in her child’s body for their entire lives? This fascinating phenomenon...
At 25, I imagined life at 50 would mean I’d be past my prime and grumpy. Little did I know,...
Spring has sprung! This season is perfect for spring cleaning, but why stop at our homes? We can also rejuvenate...
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a woman who wants her happily ever after. I certainly did. After 21 years...
Margaret Atwood aptly captured this dynamic with the phrase, “Old money whispers, new money shouts.” Let me elaborate on this...
Love in later life—the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond—is a thriving, fulfilling reality. It offers companionship, improved well-being, and joy,...
Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be celebrated only for one day. Love should be celebrated everyday. Valentine’s Day, when expanded beyond romance,...
Like many others, I couldn’t resist joining the 2016 throwback trend. It was all over social media, with everyone sharing...
Trisha Matabalan, Philippine Canadian Inquirer June 16, 2026 CANADA – On June 15, 2026, Minister of Women and Gender Equality...
By Nash Villena, Philippine Canadian Inquirer April 5, 2026 VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A year after the tragedy, the Philippine...
By Nash Villena, Philippine Canadian Inquirer April 5, 2026 VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Alliance Philippines openly invites Filipino-Canadian families...
Philippine Canadian Inquirer March 27, 2026 VANCOUVER, Canada – The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver held a talk entitled “Filipino...
Philippine Canadian Inquirer March 14, 2026 VANCOUVER, Canada – On March 12, 2026, the Lapu-Lapu Day team and Filipino...