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Toxics Watchdog Alerts FDA Over Banned Mercury-Containing Skin Lightening Products Sold in Mindanao
Following market monitoring activities conducted from June 10 to 13, 2026, in Surigao City, Butuan City,…
CONGRESS COMMITTEE SUPPORTS MEDICAL CANNABIS
24 FEBRUARY 2026 – Richard Nixon Gomez, General Manager of Bauertek Farmaceutical Technologies, and Rigel Gomez,…
Health sector gets P448-B in 2026 budget, near UHC funding goal
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said the approved 2026 national budget will significantly…
Health experts warn vs. RSV amid cooler weather
MANILA – Health experts on Friday urged the public to remain vigilant against influenza-like illnesses (ILIs), particularly…
DOH says PH ready vs. Nipah, urges public vigilance
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday assured the public of the country’s preparedness against…
PhilHealth: Rollout of premium payments pre-validation starts Dec. 15
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently said several accredited collecting agents (ACAs) are ready…
Sperm donor with rare cancer-causing gene fathered nearly 200 kids
ISTANBUL – A sperm donor who carries a rare genetic mutation that increases cancer risks, has fathered…
WHO: Infertility affects 1 in 6 people worldwide
GENEVA – Infertility affects one in six people of reproductive age worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Stroke cases seen to rise as Christmas season festivities intensify
A health specialist has recently warned of a possible increase in stroke cases with the onset…