DOH urged to prepare for disease outbreaks during El Niño

MANILA – A lawmaker on Monday urged the Department of Health (DOH) to beef up its contingencies to respond to diseases that typically occur during the hot...

TGA review strengthens case for much tighter vape restrictions at the border

On Friday, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) updated its review of proposed reforms to the regulation of nicotine vaping products. It reported the federal government is...

People with faceblindness aren’t believed by their doctors – here’s what needs to change

People with faceblindness may even struggle to recognise photos of themselves. Stokkete/Shutterstock Imagine what life would be like if you couldn’t recognise your own family and...

Expired Covid-19 vaccines a worldwide problem: expert

MANILA – Continuous education and appealing to people’s sense of community could address the country’s low coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccination and booster shot turnout, a health...

2B people lack safe drinking water worldwide, says WHO, UNICEF

GENEVA – Around the world, two billion people lack safe drinking water, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF said in a joint statement on Wednesday. The...

Breast cancer: progestogen-only and combined birth control both increase risk – here’s what you need to know

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide, with around 2.3 million women diagnosed with the disease every year. In the UK...

Frozen and tinned foods can be just as nutritious as fresh produce – here’s how

The ongoing cost of living crisis and fruit and vegetable shortages have left many people worrying about how they’re going to get these important foods in...

101 of 191 cases recover from oil spill-related illnesses – DOH

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported 14 more individuals who were affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro. In a media...

People with personality disorders are more likely to sign up for psychology studies – here’s why that’s a problem

Antidepressant withdrawal should be taken seriously – we’re investigating ways to help people come off the pills

Misinformation about antidepressants is rife and is probably fuelling their rise in use. Chief among these false ideas are: Antidepressant withdrawal effects are mild and only...