Health

WHO: Air Pollution a Health Risk for Children

GENEVA — The World Health Organization says air pollution kills hundreds of thousands of children every year and puts the physical health and neurological development of hundreds of millions of other youngsters...

The Dog’s Nose Knows Malaria

WASHINGTON — It doesn't take long for Freya, a Springer Spaniel with plenty of energy and a very sensitive nose, to find the sock of a child infected with malaria. Freya's ability to...

Gov’t, private group tie up for massive psoriasis info campaign

DAVAO CITY – The Department of Health (DoH) and the Psoriasis Foundation of the Philippines (PFPI) joined hands to intensify the information and education campaign about the skin disorder for wider reach...

Group taps art as therapy for kids with autism

MANILA -- A coffee artist believes that art can be therapeutic for children with autism as it promotes healthy self-expression. 1 San Mateo Artists Guild president Ella Hipolito has launched early this year...

Stressed-out middle-aged people tend to lose memory

WASHINGTON -- A study published on Wednesday in the journal Neurology showed stressed-out middle-aged people were more likely to show symptoms of memory loss. The study revealed that middle-aged people with high levels...

UN: 14 Million Yemenis Could Soon Be at Risk of Starvation

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. aid chief warned Tuesday that humanitarians are losing the fight against famine in Yemen and that 14 million people could soon be at risk of starvation. "There is...

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