HIV cases have increased by 500% in the Philippines. This means the archipelago has the fastest rate of transmission of the virus in Asia Pacific. Some have called it a public health crisis.

THE prevalence of natural disasters has significantly increased in recent decades, leading to substantial liabilities for damaged infrastructure, injuries and mental health issues. According to ...

This Oct. 1 to 7, we join the nation in celebrating Elderly Filipino Week, with the theme: “Embracing age, living a life of dignity and purpose.” ...

Oct 10, 2025 // We often talk about the mental health crisis, but less often about mental health in crisis situations. Women ...

Spotting ILDs may be challenging. Symptoms such as a dry cough, shortness of breath, and unexplained weight loss may go ...

Obesity is a chronic disease that requires a comprehensive approach to treatment. Individuals diagnosed with it should have access to medical nutrition therapy, behavioral support, pharmacological ...

ALMOST P5-billion waste-to-energy (WTE) project of the Cebu City Government remains on hold three years after its approval, as strong opposition from residents ...

October 2025, Quezon City, Philippines/Penang, Malaysia.  Malaysian and Filipino civil society groups advocating for consumer ...

As the weather cools, many Canadians consider a tropical beach holiday. While Ontario residents experienced summer-like ...

Most of the factors that cause illnesses are “nonmedical,” which is why different sectors of society need to come together and help improve a person’s living conditions if they want to ensure the well ...

HEALTH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa is looking to release the names of inactive and so-called "ghost" health centers next week. In an interview, Herbosa said the D ...

Recent trends indicate a disturbing comeback of HIV/AIDS in parts of the Pacific, as the World Health Organisation prepares ...