Long COVID stemmed from mild cases of COVID-19 in most people, according to a new multicountry study

COVID: unvaccinated people may be seen as ‘free riders’ and face discrimination

More than five billion people globally have now been vaccinated against COVID-19. Of course, many of the three billion or so who haven’t may not yet...

FDA approves new Alzheimer’s drug that appears to slow illness

HOUSTON, United States – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved a new drug that appears to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The...

Firecracker cases rise to 307, 62% higher than 2021: DOH

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday 16 additional injuries related to fireworks, bringing the overall tally to 307, or 62 percent higher than...

What happens to your body on a long-haul flight?

If crowded airports are a sign, Australians are keen to get back into the skies. And if you’re flying long haul, in a few years you...

Damar Hamlin injury: Was it commotio cordis? How to prevent a potentially fatal blow to the heart in young athletes

A routine tackle in an NFL game on Jan. 2 almost turned fatal when Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills was injured during a play, leading...

Firecracker cases now 291, 55% higher than 2021

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) logged 14 more injuries related to fireworks, bringing the overall tally to 291, or 55 percent higher than the cases...

PH daily average of new Covid-19 cases down by 39%

MANILA – The daily average of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases decreased by 39 percent from Dec. 26, 2022 to Jan. 1, the Department of Health...

It’s OK to aim lower with your new year’s exercise resolutions – a few minutes a day can improve your muscle strength

One of the most popular new year’s resolutions is to exercise more. Many of us set ambitious goals requiring a big, regular commitment, but then abandon...

Five ways to avoid pain and injury when starting a new exercise regime

Getting in the habit of exercising isn’t easy. Not only is finding the time to exercise a major deterrent for people, the fear of aches, pain...