Health

Group launches free prostate cancer consultation on June 16

MANILA -- As its annual Father's Day activity, the Philippine Urological Association Inc. (PUA) on Tuesday called on men, 40 years old and above, to avail of free consultation on prostate cancer...

Advances in Exoskeleton Technology Could Help Some Walk Again

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — An accident, a stroke, or a disease can leave someone paralyzed and unable to walk. That happens to more than 15 million people around the world each year. But new...

PhilHealth workers welcome move to sack dela Serna

MANILA--Employees of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) dissatisfied with its management under its former head Celestina Ma. Jude dela Serna have welcomed news reports that she was fired by President Rodrigo...

NKTI pushes for clean environment for healthy kidneys

MANILA -- To attain healthy kidneys, one must take care of the environment, especially the sources of potable water in the country. This was the battlecry of the National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI)...

Study: Many breast cancer patients can skip chemo

Most women diagnosed with early stages of common forms of breast cancer may be able to avoid having to undergo chemotherapy, according to a new study. The study, led by Dr. Joseph...

Cebu mayor wants to open new hospital this year

CEBU CITY -- Mayor Tomas Omeña wants the new Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) to be operational this year. Osmeña said Friday the city government is in the process of looking for a...

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