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DOH chief taps predecessors to help fast-track Universal Health Care reforms
Health Secretary Jose Brittanio "Brix" Pujalte on Wednesday laid out his priorities for accelerating the implementation of the country's Universal Health Care (UHC) law, saying the Department of Health (DOH) will focus on reforms that can deliver tangible results in the next 2 years.
Total eclipse gives scientists chance to probe Sun's mysteries
Scientists plan to use a total solar eclipse that will be visible in Spain next week as a rare chance to learn more about the stormy, unpredictable nature of our star.
Study shows why younger generations may be more cancer-prone
Researchers are observing certain age-related types of cancer more frequently in younger people. A new study suggests this could be because younger generations are aging faster than their parents or grandparents.
Swiss cows struck by mystery illness
A virus spread by biting midges never before seen in Switzerland is thought to be responsible for a surge in sickness in Swiss dairy cows, authorities said Monday.
Not all plastic alternatives are green, advocates warn as Philippines confronts ‘sachet economy’
As more local governments move to restrict single-use plastics, environmental advocates are warning that simply replacing plastic with another disposable material may not be enough to address the country’s plastic pollution crisis.
New DOH secretary to form ‘council of elders,’ vows to expand zero-balance billing, preventive care
Newly appointed Health Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr. plans to convene a "council of elders" composed of former health secretaries to help steer the Department of Health (DOH).
How digestive discomfort affects children's learning
Fussiness during school may easily be dismissed as school jitters or lack of sleep, but it may also be a sign of digestive discomfort.
Scientists discover 210-million-year-old dinosaur in Zimbabwe
A newly discovered dinosaur from Zimbabwe is offering fresh clues to how the animals diversified, suggesting they spread across distinct ecosystems in southern Africa, scientists said Wednesday.
PhilHealth eyes expanded coverage for children with developmental disabilities by late 2026
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. is set to significantly expand its benefit package for children with developmental disabilities, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s announcement during his fifth State of the Nation Address.
As Super El Niño looms, DOST deploys smart farming technologies to help farmers beat drought
As the Philippines braces for the effects of a potentially very strong El Niño, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is ramping up the deployment of science-based technologies designed to help farmers make better decisions on irrigation, fertilization, and crop management.
PhilHealth adds benefits for developmental disabilities as PH sees more patients with special needs
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has increased its benefits for developmental disabilities as the country sees an increase in patients with special needs, the state health insurer said on Tuesday.
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits
US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming that its talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company said Monday.
HIV progress in 'real danger' as global funding plummets
International financing for HIV in developing countries fell by 18 percent in 2025 alone, according to a UNAIDS report released at the 26th International AIDS Conference.
Make smoking cool again? Pop culture reboots the vice
From beauty mogul Kylie Jenner lighting up on the cover of Vanity Fair to cigarette trays at singer Dua Lipa's wedding, the pop culture-verse has rebooted cigarettes as the accessory du jour, health risks be damned.
US panel backs trendy peptides despite safety concerns
A US review panel has recommended loosening restrictions on multiple trendy peptides, endorsing proposals that specialized pharmacies be allowed to produce such substances despite alarm bells from medical experts over safety concerns.
Killer whales: Orcas blow fish to bits 'for fun,' study finds
Killer whales are highly intelligent apex predators and have been known to play with their prey and deploy sophisticated tactics to ensnare them.
Japan suffers heat 'disaster' as cities hit by 'cruelly hot' days
Japanese cities are experiencing "cruelly hot days", a new meteorological term devised this year to warn people of intense heat above 40C, with emergency officials describing the soaring temperatures on Wednesday as "a disaster".
Hantavirus kills three in Venezuela
At least three people in Venezuela died after contracting hantavirus, the health ministry said Tuesday, as it ruled out human-to-human transmission of the rare disease.
Experts say hotter nights are becoming a growing health risk
Scientists are warning that rising nighttime temperatures are quietly robbing millions of people of one of the body's most essential defenses against illness.