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PAGCOR Donates PHP90 Million For New Dialysis Center in Pampanga
In a major boost for accessible healthcare in Central Luzon, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) joined the Provincial Government of Pampanga on Friday, April 11, for the inauguration of the new Pampanga Provincial Dialysis Center I.
By The Financial District
13 hours ago2 min read


Cuts Threaten Healthcare For 79M Americans
Kelly Smith, a 57-year-old New York City resident, is part of the Nonviolent Medicaid Army (NVMA), a growing national movement of poor people organizing to stop proposed cuts to Medicaid and promote healthcare as a human right.
By The Financial District
3 days ago2 min read


Mexico Bans Sale of Salty and Sweet Snacks In Schools
A government-imposed ban on junk food sales in Mexican schools has taken effect, as the country moves to combat one of the world’s worst...
By The Financial District
Apr 21 min read


J&J Shares Fall After Judge Rejects Settlement
Johnson & Johnson shares fell more than 3% after a U.S. bankruptcy judge rejected its $10 billion proposal to settle tens of thousands of...
By The Financial District
Apr 11 min read


Kennedy, Influencers Bash Seed Oils, Baffling Nutrition Scientists
Common cooking oils—such as canola, soybean, and corn oil—are now being targeted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a group of...
By The Financial District
Mar 192 min read


Pork Is Technically Red Meat Because Of Myoglobin
The world loves pork—and that’s not just a guess.
By The Financial District
Mar 181 min read


Musk Criticized Over Avian Flu Misinformation
Elon Musk has once again stirred controversy on social media, this time over poultry culling due to avian flu.
By The Financial District
Mar 121 min read


Coffee Supports Growth Of Beneficial Gut Bacteria
A recent study published in Nature Microbiology reveals a new benefit of coffee—it supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
By The Financial District
Mar 122 min read


Soursop Touted As Anti-Cancer Superfruit
A newfound interest is emerging around a little-known, fleshy green fruit native to South and Central America, long used in traditional...
By The Financial District
Mar 102 min read


Hims & Hers Still Envisions A Role in Weight Loss Treatment
Telehealth provider Hims & Hers Health is facing pressure amid uncertainty about its ability to sell knockoff versions of Novo Nordisk’s...
By The Financial District
Mar 32 min read


Gene Hackman, Oscar-Winning Star Of "The French Connection," Dies At 95
Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor whose gruff but soulful performances in classics such as The French Connection, The Conversation...
By The Financial District
Feb 282 min read


Vaccinating Flocks Could Ease Egg Prices But Hurt Exports
The Trump administration is shifting its approach to tackling a bird flu outbreak that has impacted dairy herds, chickens, and even humans..
By The Financial District
Feb 252 min read


Doctors Order ‘Absolute Rest’ for Pope Francis Amid Treatment
Doctors have prescribed “absolute rest” for Pope Francis and adjusted his treatment for a respiratory tract infection.
By The Financial District
Feb 171 min read


Omega-3 Supplements Slow Biological Aging, Swiss Study Claims
Clinician-scientist Heike Bischoff-Ferrari and geroscientist Steve Horvath co-authored a study published in Nature Aging, showing that...
By The Financial District
Feb 101 min read


mWell Launches Southeast Asia’s First Medical Drone Delivery Service
mWell, the digital healthcare arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, has made history by launching mWell OnTheGo Drone Delivery...
By The Financial District
Feb 73 min read


Kennedy Stumbles In Confirmation Hearing
Fireworks erupted on Capitol Hill as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced harsh criticism from Democrats over his past statements opposing vaccines..
By The Financial District
Jan 301 min read


Aronia Berries Regulate Blood Sugar Levels, U.S. Study Finds
Berries from the genus Aronia, commonly known as black chokeberry, are native to North America and have garnered attention for their high...
By The Financial District
Jan 301 min read


Oyster "Blood" Holds Promise In Battling Drug-Resistant Superbugs
Scientists have demonstrated that antimicrobial proteins isolated from oyster hemolymph (the equivalent of blood) can kill certain...
By The Financial District
Jan 291 min read

Embracing Prosperity: How Filipinos Celebrate The Lunar New Year With A Unique Twist
The Lunar New Year, long celebrated as the pinnacle of Chinese traditions, has grown into a cherished and colorful event in the Philippines.
By The Financial District
Jan 292 min read


FTC Hits Middlemen For Inflating Specialty Generic Drug Prices
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), acting as middlemen between drugmakers, insurers, and pharmacies, earned $7.3 billion in revenue by...
By The Financial District
Jan 201 min read


Rate Of HMPV Infections Declining In Northern China, Health Official Says
The rate of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in northern China is declining, according to a health official, amid concerns over a...
By The Financial District
Jan 201 min read


FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Foods
U.S. regulators have banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in the nation's food supply, nearly 35 years after it was prohibited in cosmetics due..
By The Financial District
Jan 191 min read


Two Indian Companies Indicted In The U.S. For Importing Fentanyl Ingredients
Two Indian chemical companies have been indicted for importing ingredients used in the production of the highly addictive opioid fentanyl...
By The Financial District
Jan 171 min read


LA Wildfires Trigger Air Quality Warnings And Health Concerns
Los Angeles has faced severe air quality warnings this week as wildfires raged across the region, forcing school closures and raising...
By The Financial District
Jan 151 min read
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