DA wants importation of infected goats probed
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered an investigation into the importation of goats infected with Q fever.
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Weather can increase heart disease risk – expert
MANILA, Philippines — The weather can adversely affect heart health, Philippine Heart Association president Dr. Rodney Jimenez said yesterday.
Doctor advises dads, young men to take care of heart to avoid top disease
MANILA, Philippines — There are a number of men who are said to tend to be callous about their health care. Many who are young and robust feel invincible and often have the bad habit of relegating doctor’s appointments to the backburner.
Green is the new black: What is green coffee?
MANILA, Philippines — There was a time when everyone was talking about green tea versus black tea or how much better green tea was for one’s health. Now, people are talking about green coffee with equal fervor, if not with even more intensity.
DOH warns public of top 3 rainy season illnesses
TUBAO, La Union, Philippines — Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa advised the public here on Friday to prepare for and prevent the spread of dengue, cholera and leptospirosis because these are the three top illnesses during the rainy season.
Vigilance, cooperation pushed vs dengue
AMID rising number of dengue cases in some areas of the country, Sen. Bong Go, who leads the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, is calling for heightened alertness and collaborative actions among community members against the disease.
How to achieve a holistic approach to optimal liver health
MANILA, Philippines — Did you know that the liver is a multi-tasking champion? It filters blood, absorbs nutrients, removes toxic substances from the body, makes protein building blocks for your cells, and acts as your body's vitamin and mineral bank.