TORONTO –The average Canadian adult does not need to be screened for infection with hepatitis C, a blood-borne virus that can in time cause cirrhosis or...
SAN FRANCISCO –A new study done with laboratory animals suggests that one type of omega 3 fatty acid offers people, who are obese or have a...
LOS ANGELES—Pop diva Lady Gaga and Prince William teamed up to promote mental health awareness. The clip of the duo FaceTiming was live streamed on the...
MANILA–Flu is in the air and people, especially those vulnerable to the disease, better get themselves vaccinated, several health experts said Wednesday. Flu vaccination should prioritize...
MANILA–A total of 2,137 individuals have already benefited from the “Libreng Gamot Para sa Masa” (Lingap) Program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)...
MANILA–An increase in the number of Filipino kidney patients undergoing dialysis has prompted Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara to renew his call to provide free dialysis treatments...
ZHENGZHOU–Two new cases of H7N9 infection were reported from April 8 to 14 in central China’s Henan Province, local health authorities reported Sunday. The two patients,...
MANILA–The Department of Health (DOH) once more reminded vacationers to stay safe while swimming. “Drowning is one of the biggest causes of death among children. Our...
TORONTO –Some teens say their likelihood of using weed hasn’t changed since the Liberal government announced details of its legalization plan – though they say it’s...
OTTAWA—The federal government is steering Canada into a bold and risky social experiment with proposed new laws legalizing recreational marijuana for those aged 18 and older—and...