How Patients Are Leading the Future of Pig Organ Transplants
The history of organ transplantation has always been a story of selflessness—and it continues with the emerging field of xenotransplantation, the use of genetically modified[…]
DOH Offers Free HPV Tests in Cebu Under New National Anti-Cancer Program
CEBU CITY — In a major move to curb cervical cancer cases in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) has launched its Cervical Cancer[…]
Baguio to Open First HIV Safe Space Hub in the Philippines This July
BAGUIO CITY — A new HIV convergence center—designed to provide safe, stigma-free access to information, testing, and treatment—will soon open at the Baguio Convention Center[…]
DOH Pushes for Cervical Cancer, Hypertension Checks as Cases Remain High in Western Visayas
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Health (DOH) Western Visayas Center for Health Development is urging the public to actively seek early detection and prevention[…]
Dengue, Chikungunya Could Become Endemic in Europe Due to Climate Change, Study Warns
Europe may be on the verge of seeing dengue and chikungunya become endemic diseases, as climate change fuels the northward spread of tiger mosquitoes (Aedes[…]
Trump Administration Rolls Back Key Protections Against ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
The Trump administration has significantly weakened federal limits on toxic PFAS—known as “forever chemicals”—in U.S. drinking water, reversing protections introduced under President Biden. On Wednesday,[…]
US Measles Outbreak Hits 30-Year High — Experts Warn It Could Get Much Worse
The United States is facing its worst measles outbreak in three decades, with more than 1,000 cases reported in 2025, including over 800 in a[…]
US Sees Sharp Decline in Drug Overdose Deaths in 2024, but Funding Cuts Threaten Progress
Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. fell sharply in 2024 to their lowest level in five years, according to new estimates from the Centers for[…]
Constant Fatigue? A Silent Mini-Stroke Could Be the Cause, Study Finds
If you’re feeling persistently drained despite getting enough rest, a mini-stroke—known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA)—could be the hidden reason, according to new research[…]
Free Blood Pressure Checks at MACE Sion Mills
Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS) is offering free blood pressure checks as part of its ongoing awareness campaign about the risks of undetected[…]