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) reported that more individuals were affected by non-communicable diseases during the 2025 holiday season. It recorded 288 cases of acute stroke, acute coronary syndrome, and bronchial asthma—five percent higher…
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 — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa drew castigation from a group of health and medical advocates after he mocked the facial appearance of another lawmaker—a stroke survivor—in a social media post on Saturday. “Your face…
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday cautioned about holiday heart syndrome which may be caused by too much alcohol, stress, lack of rest, and salty foods. In a statement, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa reminded…
MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Martin Romualdez dismissed as “fake news” the rumors that he suffered a stroke and was hospitalized. Romualdez said the rumors may have come from “critics” of the House of Representatives’ ongoing investigations.…
MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Martin Romualdez did not suffer a stroke and was not confined in a hospital, his head executive assistant Lemuel Erwin Romero said on Saturday. The clarification came amid rumors circulating online that…
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…
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Traffic enforcers in Mandaue are encouraged to take precautions as the hot weather has already caused two of the TEAM personnel to experience mild strokes. Arnold Malig-on, TEAM Operations head, said that traffic…
What lies ahead? Head trauma. A septuagenarian aunt of a friend was visiting from the United States and accidentally hit her head when she slipped in the bathroom. There was no loss of consciousness or visible contusions.…
