Swiss-led research team identifies new life-expectancy markers

GENEVA, July 28 — A Swiss-led team conducting research on life expectancy said Thursday it had identified the largest-ever number of genetic markers that are almost...

Pioneering cancer drug could benefit more patients

LONDON, July 28 — A new drug developed at the University of Sheffield could become available to patients diagnosed with a wide range of cancers, the...

AP Interview: UN faces war, rains in Yemen cholera spread

AMMAN, Jordan – The head of the U.N. child agency says trying to slow the spread of cholera in war-ravaged Yemen is “a race between us,...

DOH-MIMAROPA holds training on heavy metal poisoning

Republican Healthcare Bill to leave 16M more Americans uninsured

WASHINGTON, July 27 — The Senate Republicans’ latest measure to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, would increase the total number of uninsured...

Sereno: No TRO on RH law

MANILA, July 27— Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno on Thursday clarified there was no temporary restraining order (TRO) issued against the government’s full implementation of the...

May ’17 HIV cases highest in more than 30 years

MANILA, July 26–The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said that the number of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in the country for the month...

Blowing smoke? E cigarettes might help smokers quit

People who used e-cigarettes were more likely to kick the habit than those who didn’t, a new study found. Nicotine patches, gums and medications are known...

P 1.3-M allotted to fight iron deficiency anemia in Caraga

BUTUAN CITY, July 26 — At least PHP1.3 million has been allocated to combat iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in the Caraga region. IDA is a condition...

Trump: Nation closer to liberation from ‘Obamacare’

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio— Celebrating a slim but symbolic health-care win in Washington, President Donald Trump told supporters in Ohio on Tuesday night that the nation was one...