Merck scraps disappointing experimental cholesterol drug

TRENTON, N.J. — Merck has decided to abandon efforts to market a closely watched experimental cholesterol medicine after mediocre test results. Merck’s decision Wednesday to not...

CA rejects Ubial as DOH secretary

MANILA – The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday rejected the confirmation of Paulyn Ubial as Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) after three hearings. Senator...

‘Ngipin’ project brings smiles to Romblon’s elderlies

MANILA — The Department of Health’s (DOH) office in the Mimaropa region has distributed free dentures to indigent senior citizens in Odiongan municipality, Romblon province in celebration...

FDA assures transparency in contraceptives review

MANILA — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday reassured the public that the conduct of evaluation and reevaluation of contraceptives, including those covered by...

White House plans order to expand health care options

Trump reaches out to Democrats in bid for ‘great’ health law

WASHINGTON— Trying to revive health care talks, President Donald Trump said Saturday that he had spoken to the Senate’s Democratic leader to gauge whether the minority party was...

DOH-Mimaropa uses ‘Telemedicine’ for remote diagnosis, treatment

MANILA — The Department of Health’s (DOH) office in the Mimaropa region is using “Telemedicine” in assessing the health of people believed to have been exposed to...

DOH, World Vision to monitor compliance with breastfeeding laws

MANILA— The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday partnered with non-governmental organization (NGO), World Vision, to monitor and report violations of the country’s breastfeeding laws through...

Oklahoma health officials warn of dire budget consequences

OKLAHOMA CITY — For 66-year-old Richard Boston, an Army veteran who has been disabled for more than 20 years, Oklahoma’s Advantage program is a lifeline that...

Cystic fibrosis scientists discover abnormal response to lung infections

SASKATOON — Scientists at the University of Saskatchewan say they think they’ve discovered why people with cystic fibrosis are prone to lung infections. The 18 researchers...