Health & Wellness

The Department of Health (DOH) is pushing to declare the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) a national public health emergency following a staggering 500% increase in cases among Filipinos aged 15 to 25. In a video message last week, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa raised alarm over the surge, noting that the Philippines now has the highest number of new HIV cases …

The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 124 rabies cases nationwide from January 1 to May 17 this year — a 32% decline from the 183 cases reported during the same period in 2024. Despite the drop, health officials are urging continued vigilance, warning that rabies remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases, with a fatality rate of 100% once symptoms …

Every day, an estimated 1.6 million people fall ill due to unsafe food, according to a stark warning from the World Health Organization (WHO). In a press briefing in Geneva ahead of World Food Safety Day on Saturday, WHO called for urgent, science-based global action to ensure safer food for all. “Food safety is a global responsibility,” emphasized Simone Moraes …

India reported four new Covid-19 fatalities last week, pushing the nationwide case count to 3,961, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Health. The new infections—203 in the past 24 hours—come amid a steady increase in cases, with one death each recorded in four different states. Health officials noted that all the deceased had underlying medical conditions in …

The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) has issued a strong reminder to the public that tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infection affecting the lungs and respiratory system, which requires proper medical intervention. This clarification came amid circulating misinformation suggesting that drinking milk can help combat TB. In coordination with the Philippine College of Chest Physicians Council on Tuberculosis, PCP …

In line with the observance of World Thyroid Day yesterday, May 25, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has encouraged its members to seek medical consultation if they notice any unusual bodily changes that may indicate thyroid issues. World Thyroid Day highlights the importance of raising awareness about thyroid diseases, which impact the body’s endocrine system and can lead to …

The Philippines has reaffirmed its strong commitment to sustainable progress in the fight against HIV, according to the Department of Health (DOH). In a statement released last week, the DOH said Secretary Teodoro Herbosa conveyed this assurance during a meeting with representatives of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) at the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly …

The World Health Assembly has officially approved a historic agreement aimed at enhancing global readiness and response to future pandemics, concluding three years of intensive negotiations among member states. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomed the adoption of the agreement, calling it “a win for global solidarity” and a significant milestone in advancing public health, scientific …

Israeli researchers have found that people with higher blood sodium levels — even within the normal range — face greater risks of developing high blood pressure and heart failure, but staying well-hydrated may help lower those risks. The study, conducted by Bar-Ilan University and published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, analyzed 20 years of health records from over …

A team of researchers, including scientists from Kyoto University, has discovered that eliminating a specific immune-regulating protein in the brain significantly reduces levels of amyloid beta, the substance linked to Alzheimer’s disease, and enhances cognitive performance. Their findings, recently published in the journal Nature, focus on TIM-3, a protein found in microglia, the brain’s resident immune cells. The study showed …