PhilHealth claims for COVID-19 pneumonia hit P14.6 billion
MANILA, Philippines — COVID pneumonia topped the medical cases that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) reimbursed last year, with claims amounting to more than P14 billion.
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US conspiracy theorists monetize 'Disease X' misinformation
WASHINGTON, United States — Coined by the World Health Organization to denote a hypothetical future pandemic, "Disease X" is at the center of a blizzard of misinformation that American conspiracy theorists are amplifying -- and profiting from.
5 easy steps to keep your heart healthy and happy
MANILA, Philippines — The heart is essential to life, the all-important organ that pumps blood to the body to distribute oxygen and nutrients to the cells. Every beat of the heart ensures the continuity of life, love and happiness.
‘Heart disease still leading cause of death in Philippines’
MANILA, Philippines — Heart disease remained the top cause of death in the country from January to September 2023, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
'Surot' sa NAIA terminals ihiningi ng tawad, inaksyunan ng gobyerno | Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines — Humingi ng paumanhin ang Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) matapos kumalat sa social media ang mga nakagat ng surot matapos magtungo sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) kamakailan.
LIST: Risks of IV glutathione, vitamin drips
MANILA, Philippines — Concerns regarding intravenous infusion or IV drip are on the rise again following the controversial incident of host-actress Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla.
13 senators sign report on medical marijuana bill
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate committee report on the legalization of cannabis as medicine for certain ailments has been signed by 13 senators.
DA allows milk imports from Thailand, Russia, South Korea, Libya
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has allowed the importation of milk and milk products from Thailand, Russia, South Korea and Libya after he had previously ordered a ban on the entry of live cattle and buffalo from the four countries amid the threat of lumpy skin disease (LSD).