LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) recorded 38 cases of chronic lifestyle-related diseases from December 21, 2025, to January 1, 2026, as cases tend to worsen during the holiday season. Reports…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, December 26, reported a total of 27 cases of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which the agency monitored since the holiday period started. Latest surveillance data from DOH reported…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) issued its public warning on Wednesday against eating unhealthy food, smoking, and drinking alcohol this holiday season, citing a recorded increase in holiday-related ailments. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa spoke…
TAGAYTAY CITY – A health specialist warned of a possible increase in stroke cases as the holiday season approaches, noting a yearly trend of patients being rushed to the hospital after Christmas parties and celebrations. East Avenue Medical…
MANILA, Philippines – Heart attack has surpassed tuberculosis as the leading cause of death among inmates or persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said on Thursday. Based on BuCor data from 2022 to…
MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Tuesday warned of the health risks the holiday cheer may bring to Filipinos like strokes and heart attacks. Herbosa added that the country remains burdened, not only by infectious…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A senior citizen was killed in a vehicular accident that happened at 6:35 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, in Barangay Langub, Asturias, Cebu. The victim was identified as 77-year-old Gumora Villamor, a resident…
MANILA, Philippines — As the medical community mourns the loss of one of the country’s top orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Benigno Agbayani Jr.’s sudden death last month was also deeply felt by his fellow inmates at Manila City…
MANILA, Philippines — The number of deaths recorded from January to November 2022 dropped by 31.6 percent compared to the same period in 2021, with ischemic heart diseases continuing to lead the top causes of death in…
Gardo Versoza, who suffered from heart attack last Tuesday, March 28, 2023, is currently confined at an intensive care unit (ICU) and will be undergoing angioplasty due to clogged arteries. Angioplasty is a procedure done to widen…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Felipe Azevedo and Sarah Crowley ruled the Alveo Ironman 70.3 Davao pro category that was marred with a participant’s death and an accident during the race on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Team Ahong-Team Libre of Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan will be endorsing the daughter of the late city councilor Nelson Yap, to assume his post. This was confirmed by Chan in…
