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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced that online sales of vape products will be suspended starting 20 July 2024. This action is a decisive move aimed at bolstering public health and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. It is part of an effort to address concerns over the accessibility of these products to minors and to enforce controls on their distribution. 

As life expectancy increases, so does the importance of addressing health issues predominantly affecting older adults. One such condition is shingles, a viral infection that, according to health experts, Filipinos over 50 should not underestimate.

The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to tackle Q fever bacteria from imported goats. To protect public health, DOH is rolling out an assessment of risks to human health status. Q fever, attributed to the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, is a disease found in animals that can be transmitted to humans. This collaboration highlights the critical need for joint efforts in managing diseases that affect both humans and animals.

Recently, a viral video on social media showed an angry woman buying UHT milk at a minimarket. In the video,…

Following the tragic death of vlogger Dongz Apatan during a Mukbang video broadcast, the Philippines’ Department of Health is contemplating measures that may include a ban on such content.

According to clinical psychologist Mutiara Maharini, the emotional reaction to the film ‘Ipar adalah Maut’ on social media reflects how media can affect mental and physical health.

The story of Ridwan Fadhil (22), a young man from Cianjur, West Java, went viral on social media after revealing his experience of being diagnosed with stage five chronic kidney failure. 

Paediatric cancer detection and treatment in Indonesia continue to be plagued with many challenges. Although parents’ awareness of the dangers of childhood cancer is increasing, cancer treatment in Indonesia is far from perfect.

The Department of Health (DOH) advocates for all Filipinos to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), emphasising its critical role in saving lives during emergencies. This appeal comes as the DOH highlights the urgent need for widespread CPR knowledge among the general public.

Bali Belly: What You Need to Know Before Travelling “Bali Belly” is a colloquial term for traveller’s diarrhoea experienced by…