Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment

Associated Press 03/27/2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants – with a successful pig kidney transplant and a hint Wednesday that pig livers might eventually be useful, too. A Chinese…

Infant selling incident: Cebu City hospital clarifies allegations

Pia Piquero 03/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) has issued a clarification regarding allegations that an infant-selling transaction took place within its premises, following reports that a couple sold their newborn for P100,000 after being…

How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends

Associated Press 03/16/2025

  Chances are, if you’re reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested? Experts say it’s an important question to consider. Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping, but…

How do we control our anger? Read on

Immae Lachica 03/12/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— When we get angry, our emotions get the best of us. When we’re angry, we just see black and usually react with violence. Then when our heads are cooler, we realize the mistake we’ve…

Heat-related illnesses: What you need to know

03/06/2025

Cebu, Philippines–With temperatures soaring, heat-related illnesses are a real danger.  Whether you’re commuting, working outdoors, or enjoying a day at the beach, knowing how to protect yourself from the heat is crucial.  Here’s what you need to…

Pope Francis: What we know about his health

Agence France Presse 02/26/2025

VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Francis remains in “critical” condition at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. The 88-year-old, who has led the Catholic Church since 2013, is being treated for pneumonia in both lungs. Here is what we…

Latin America prays for Francis, the region’s first pope

Reuters 02/23/2025

BUENOS AIRES — People across Latin America prayed for Pope Francis, the first leader of the Catholic Church to come from the region, as the Vatican reported on Saturday the Argentina-born pontiff was in critical condition in…

Get motivated to exercise regularly like these gym rats in their 70s and 80s

Associated Press 02/23/2025

You know you should develop a regular exercise routine, but you lack motivation. Promises to yourself are quickly broken, and you never establish enough of the workout habit to experience any rewards. Exercising as you age is…

Which style of yoga is right for me? Here’s a primer, with a caveat

Associated Press 01/26/2025

To some people, the word “ yoga ” evokes ritualistic chanting, long breaths and slow movement. To others, it means contorting your body into ever more complicated positions until sweat drips onto the mat. In reality, it…

Why unlicensed massage practices can lead to injury or death

Pia Piquero 12/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The untimely death of Thai singer Phing Chyada following a massage involving a neck-twisting technique has troubled the public about the risks of unlicensed manual therapies. She was seeking relief from shoulder pain,…

‘You’ve been eating wrong every Christmas’: Here’s how to fix it

Pia Piquero 12/15/2024

The holiday season is a time for family, joy, and, of course, indulgence. Tables brim with rich, decadent dishes and sweet treats, which make it almost impossible to resist. But while it’s a season for celebration, Christmas…

Dengue cases highest in Central Visayas – health officials

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dengue cases are on the rise in the region and the whole country as healthcare professionals strengthened their campaign against the mosquito-borne disease. Dr. Ronald Limchiu and Dr. Ellaine Nielo shared the dengue…

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