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Manila’s city government, under the leadership of Mayor Honey Lacuna, is taking significant steps to improve the health and well-being of its elderly. In her recent State of the City Address on 30th July, Mayor Lacuna highlighted the administration’s commitment to health programmes for 180,000 senior citizens. 

Watching an intense sporting event, such as Indonesian Badminton Star Gregoria Mariska Tunjung’s matches at the 2024 Olympics, can trigger an increase in heart rate and feelings of nervousness.

Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo has called on PhilHealth to expand its coverage to include the costs of treatment for leptospirosis and tetanus. This appeal has been made in light of the frequent natural disasters affecting the nation. 

Vice President-Elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka asserts that the free healthy food programme for children in Indonesia does not necessarily have to use rice as the main carbohydrate source. Alternatively, noodles and corn can be used to fulfil children’s daily nutritional needs instead of rice. It can also be tailored according to local conditions and preferences.

In a significant stride towards enhancing public health safety, researchers from the University of the Philippines-Manila have unveiled a pioneering point-of-care testing (POCT) device. This device is capable of detecting selected new psychoactive substances (NPS), commonly known as “designer drugs.”

As Singapore celebrates its National Day today on August 9, 2024, it’s a perfect time to explore the island’s culinary delights and its health impact.

In a devastating incident in Lamitan, Basilan, two children tragically lost their lives, and three others were hospitalised after consuming pufferfish, known locally as “butete.” 

Carlos Yulo is the pride of the Philippines, having won two gold medals at the Paris Olympics 2024 for his Men’s Vault and Men’s Floor routine in gymnastics. How did he prepare his body for this monumental feat?

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has moved to clarify the status of a potential avian influenza (AI) outbreak in Tarlac province. Recent media reports suggested the presence of bird flu, leading to public concern. However, the DA and the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) have confirmed that no notification of an outbreak has been received from the local government.

When mysterious white pills were circulating in South Kalimantan, no one expected that dozens of people would end up in hospital with Datura poisoning.  This shocking incident sparked widespread panic and concern over the dangers of consuming drugs of unknown origin.