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Millions of Cancer Patients Suffer Needlessly From Pain

By Lisa Schlein /VOA News GENEVA — In advance of World Cancer Day (February 4), the World Health Organization is issuing new cancer pain control guidelines aimed at ending the needless suffering experienced...

Not yet safe to swim in Manila Bay: DOH

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/PNA MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday warned the public against swimming in Manila Bay. In a statement, the DOH said it supports the government's recent rehabilitation...

Smoking can cause almost 20 cancers

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/PNA MANILA -- No matter how you take tobacco into your body — through smoking or inhaling secondhand smoke — it affects not only your lungs but also your...

DOST execs note importance of Space Agency creation

By Ma. Cristina Arayata/PNA MANILA -- Four executives of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday noted the importance of establishing a Space Agency in the country. In a forum held...

Mandatory counseling for smoking employees pushed

By Perla Lena/PNA ILOILO CITY -- The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) will subject to proper consultation the request of the City Health Office (CHO) to pass a resolution “to hire only non-smoking personnel...

Overcoming thyroid gland diseases

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/PNA MANILA -- Maricel Galang, 43, has been battling goiter since she was a teenager. While the disease kept her from doing certain physical activities, it did not keep her...

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