Health

Researchers Discover Microplastics in 100 Percent of People Studied

In the first study of its kind, Austrian researchers have tracked the movement of microplastics into human beings. The results show that the plastic that is a ubiquitous element of human...

Lend a Hand: Helping Someone with Mental Illness

By Francis Felix Falgui - PTV News “Help is finally here” - Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Philippine Mental Health Law author For far too long mental illness has plagued the lives of many individuals, some...

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Living with a rare spine disease

MANILA — Clark Ferrer, 33, seems to be living up to a comic book superhero with his first name as he juggles his duties as an engineer, a father, and an advocacy...

Boost immune system as low temp lingers, doc tells Baguio folks

BAGUIO CITY – The city’s top health officer has urged residents to boost their immune system as the extreme change in weather – hot during midday but cold in the evening –...

DOH gears up for more comprehensive mental health program

ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) is now preparing for a “more comprehensive and extensive implementation of the National Mental Health program” next year following the passage of Republic Act...

Inclusive sex education to solve early pregnancy, HIV in teens

MANILA -- A women's health and rights advocacy group has been pushing for a comprehensive sex education to combat the prevalence of teen pregnancy and HIV among Filipino adolescents. "We observed that our...

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