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Health Expert: Neck, back pains can be symptoms of spinal arthritis

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- A health expert on Tuesday urged the public not to neglect severe and prolonged neck and back pains as they can be symptoms of...

Understanding persons with mental health issues

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- An official of the Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to understand the condition of persons with mental health issues. "Huwag po natin huhusgahan...

Dengue cases in Pangasinan drop by 9%

By Hilda Austria/Philippine News Agency BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan -- The Pangasinan Provincial Health Office (PHO) recorded 1,083 dengue cases in the province from Jan.1- to April 29 this year, 9 percent lower than...

DOH launches TB-free initiative in Batangas island town

By Saul Pa-a/Philippine News Agency BATANGAS CITY -- Hundreds of island residents in Batangas’ 5th class geographically-isolated town of Tingloy have expressed elation as the Department of Health (DOH) regional office in...

Excessive gadget use increases risk of myopia in kids

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- At nine years old, Jonas (not his real name) already suffers from myopia or nearsightedness, a condition which is hereditary but can now be acquired...

41K pets in Pangasinan get anti-rabies shots

By Ahikam Pasion/Philippine News Agency LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- Pangasinan’s Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) welcomed the high number of pets -- a total of 41,323 -- that were vaccinated from January to March. “We...

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