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Dialysis treatments will soon be free for indigent Filipinos

Kidney or renal disease remains as one of the leading causes of death among Filipinos.…

5 things we shouldn’t forget about renowned scientist Dr. Fe del Mundo

When we speak of amazing Filipino women in history, we can’t miss Fe del Mundo,…

How often should you get your flu shots? Yearly, studies say

Coinciding with the peak of the flu season is the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical…

Fleas make your pets antsy. But using flea pills to repel it makes them worse

Your pets have been restlessly scratching their coats all day long. Worried, you check behind…

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New House bill appoints health workers within indigenous groups

More than 17 million indigenous peoples in the Philippines still have limited access to primary…

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FDA warns against using these unregistered products

If you’re a fan of trying out and supporting up and coming products, you might…

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Kris Aquino swears by the healing power of these essential oils

Essential oils are having a moment, with testimonials all over the internet and celebrities pledging…

Medicinal marijuana in the Philippines: Is this finally happening?

President Rodrigo Duterte might still be fighting the war on drugs (even though he recently…

Expiration dates on drug labels aren’t as reliable as you may think

A few years back, I had an argument with my mom about letting my little…

A cholesterol-lowering vaccine will be available soon

A cholesterol-lowering vaccine is being developed in Paris, France and is said to have worked…