Age matters when it comes to screening for cervical cancer

WASHINGTON — Getting checked for cervical cancer isn’t one-size-fits-all: Millions of women may soon have to decide between a routine Pap or a newer test that...

‘A really good aura:’ Calgary office tower dog friendly to attract tenants

CALGARY — Man’s best friend is moving on up — to the 16th floor of a downtown Calgary office building. As the city continues to suffer...

Study prompts call to examine flu vaccine and miscarriage

NEW YORK — A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies found that women who had miscarriages between 2010 and 2012 were more likely to have had back-to-back...

2 US scientists awarded Balzan Prize for cancer research

MILAN — Two U.S. scientists whose work has contributed to creating immunological treatments for cancer are among the winners of this year’s Balzan Prizes recognizing scholarly...

Genetic based tests help doctors tailor treatment for kids with brain tumours

TORONTO—At eight years old, Julia Van Damme was like most other kids her age — going to school, playing sports and goofing around with her younger...

Public warned vs. buying vaccines from unauthorized online sellers

MANILA — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday warned the public against purchasing Japanese encephalitis vaccine and other vaccines that are sold by unauthorized distributors...

Tilray to build $30 million EU cannabis production operation in Portugal

CALGARY— Canadian cannabis producer Tilray says it will invest 20 million euros (about C$29.5 million) in a medical cannabis operation in Portugal after winning federal licences...

House okays universal health coverage on final reading

DOH plans to include Japanese encephalitis in 2018 vaccination program

MANILA – Health Secretary Dr. Paulyn Ubial said Tuesday they are planning to include Japanese encephalitis in their immunization program for next year. In an interview, Ubial...

PhilHealth offers packages for illnesses during rainy season

MANILA — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has benefit packages for members and their dependents who are hospitalized for illnesses common during the rainy season, an...