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Senator Mark Villar bats for expanded access to early eye care services

Senator Mark Villar bats for expanded access to early eye care services

Senator Robin Padilla urges support for Nursing Home for Senior Citizens Act

Senator Robin Padilla urges support for Nursing Home for Senior Citizens Act

Senators tackle Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers

Senators tackle Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers

Senator Pia Cayetano urges stronger implentation of Rare Disease Act

Senator Pia Cayetano urges stronger implentation of Rare Disease Act

EU provides 63 million euros for life-saving health and nutrition services in Somalia

EU provides 63 million euros for life-saving health and nutrition services in Somalia

Senator Mark Villar wants to address rising cases of chronic kidney disease in PH

Senator Mark Villar wants to address rising cases of chronic kidney disease in PH

2025 Colossal best baker revealed, over $5 million raised since 2022 for childhood cancer in US

2025 Colossal best baker revealed, over $5 million raised since 2022 for childhood cancer in US

Poor sleep linked to risky behavior in autistic people, study shows

Poor sleep linked to risky behavior in autistic people, study shows

Novo Nordisk, United Biotechnology obesity drug trial shows 19.7% weight loss

Novo Nordisk, United Biotechnology obesity drug trial shows 19.7% weight loss

Birth doses of hepatitis B vaccine on decline in US before CDC scrapped recommendation

Birth doses of hepatitis B vaccine on decline in US before CDC scrapped recommendation

US CDC cancels February vaccine adviser meeting; no new one set yet

US CDC cancels February vaccine adviser meeting; no new one set yet

BioNTech sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID shots

BioNTech sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID shots

US FDA reverses course, will review Moderna's flu vaccine application

US FDA reverses course, will review Moderna's flu vaccine application

Senator Camille Villar: Mental health not a luxury but a fundamental right

Senator Camille Villar: Mental health not a luxury but a fundamental right

Moderna combo flu/COVID vaccine succeeds in mid-stage trial

Moderna combo flu/COVID vaccine succeeds in mid-stage trial

Pediatricians sue US commission for investigating them for supporting transgender youth

Pediatricians sue US commission for investigating them for supporting transgender youth

US considering petition to review safety of processed food ingredients

US considering petition to review safety of processed food ingredients

Pennsylvania jury finds baby powder product liable for cancer in latest talc trial

Pennsylvania jury finds baby powder product liable for cancer in latest talc trial

‘Medical freedom’ fuels worst US measles outbreak in 30 years

‘Medical freedom’ fuels worst US measles outbreak in 30 years

Vaccines are a national security issue, says global health official

Vaccines are a national security issue, says global health official

Senator Camille Villar pushes for P10-billion fund for indigent cancer patients

Senator Camille Villar pushes for P10-billion fund for indigent cancer patients

FDA defends its decision to refuse review of Moderna's flu vaccine

FDA defends its decision to refuse review of Moderna's flu vaccine

More than a third of patients on Wegovy pill are new to GLP-1 drugs - report

More than a third of patients on Wegovy pill are new to GLP-1 drugs - report

Moderna shares fall premarket as FDA declines to review new flu shot vaccine

Moderna shares fall premarket as FDA declines to review new flu shot vaccine

Majority of striking New York nurses announce tentative deal with hospitals

Majority of striking New York nurses announce tentative deal with hospitals

China biotech aims to finish trials by 2028 for spray with Wegovy active ingredient

China biotech aims to finish trials by 2028 for spray with Wegovy active ingredient

Roche's multiple sclerosis drug meets goal in late-stage trial

Roche's multiple sclerosis drug meets goal in late-stage trial

Women who had HPV vaccine need fewer cervical cancer screenings

Women who had HPV vaccine need fewer cervical cancer screenings

Danone recalls more infant formula in Europe

Danone recalls more infant formula in Europe

Hims shares plunge after FDA chief threatens action on 'illegal copycat drugs'

Hims shares plunge after FDA chief threatens action on 'illegal copycat drugs'

New York City joins UN health network after Trump withdrew US from WHO

New York City joins UN health network after Trump withdrew US from WHO

South Carolina measles vaccinations jump in January after major outbreak

South Carolina measles vaccinations jump in January after major outbreak

Nestle widens French infant formula recall to new batch of Guigoz

Nestle widens French infant formula recall to new batch of Guigoz

In defiance of Trump, Illinois to join WHO's outbreak response network

In defiance of Trump, Illinois to join WHO's outbreak response network

Sanofi's genetic disorder drug shows mixed results in late-stage trials

Sanofi's genetic disorder drug shows mixed results in late-stage trials

France tightens infant milk rules after recalls

France tightens infant milk rules after recalls

World Health Organization sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India

World Health Organization sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India

Finland detects small amount of radioactivity, sees no health impact

Finland detects small amount of radioactivity, sees no health impact

China company signs deal with AstraZeneca for weight loss therapy

China company signs deal with AstraZeneca for weight loss therapy

 EXPLAINER: How alcohol consumption impacts cancer risks

EXPLAINER: How alcohol consumption impacts cancer risks

US vaccine changes lead some parents to question other newborn care

US vaccine changes lead some parents to question other newborn care

INSIGHT: New malaria vaccines helped Ghana slash child deaths. Then Trump, others cut aid

INSIGHT: New malaria vaccines helped Ghana slash child deaths. Then Trump, others cut aid

Roche's experimental obesity drug delivers positive phase II results

Roche's experimental obesity drug delivers positive phase II results

'Wild West:' Philippine senators alarmed over counterfeit drugs sold online

'Wild West:' Philippine senators alarmed over counterfeit drugs sold online

Philippine Senate approves bill on lupus prevention

Philippine Senate approves bill on lupus prevention

EXPLAINER: What is cereulide, the toxin suspected in recalled baby formula?

EXPLAINER: What is cereulide, the toxin suspected in recalled baby formula?

French food producer Vitagermine recalls batches of baby formula

French food producer Vitagermine recalls batches of baby formula

California joins UN health network after US leaves WHO

California joins UN health network after US leaves WHO

France probes link between two baby deaths and milk formula

France probes link between two baby deaths and milk formula

Many patients may keep off lost pounds after stopping a GLP-1, US data suggests

Many patients may keep off lost pounds after stopping a GLP-1, US data suggests

Experts can testify on suspected J&J talc products' cancer link, special master says

Experts can testify on suspected J&J talc products' cancer link, special master says

Paracetamol/Tylenol in pregnancy is safe says research after Trump links it to autism

Paracetamol/Tylenol in pregnancy is safe says research after Trump links it to autism

WHO says low taxes are making sugary drinks, alcohol more affordable

WHO says low taxes are making sugary drinks, alcohol more affordable

AI smart weighing scale aims to catch disease early

AI smart weighing scale aims to catch disease early

Trump freezes $10 billion child care, family assistance funds to 5 US states

Trump freezes $10 billion child care, family assistance funds to 5 US states

Vaccine expert 'very concerned' after US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines

Vaccine expert 'very concerned' after US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines

US revises childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots

US revises childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots

Novo launches Wegovy weight-loss pill in US from $149 per month for self-pay patients

Novo launches Wegovy weight-loss pill in US from $149 per month for self-pay patients

Japan schedules sanitary audit on Brazilian beef for March 2026, Brazil says

Japan schedules sanitary audit on Brazilian beef for March 2026, Brazil says

UK health minister vows to prevent renewed doctors' strikes

UK health minister vows to prevent renewed doctors' strikes

US health department aims for fewer childhood vaccine shots — report

US health department aims for fewer childhood vaccine shots — report

Kennedy seeks to cut US children's access to gender-affirming care

Kennedy seeks to cut US children's access to gender-affirming care

Doctors in England begin five-day walkout during flu surge

Doctors in England begin five-day walkout during flu surge

South Korea's ADEL signs up to $1.04 billion Alzheimer's drug development deal with Sanofi

South Korea's ADEL signs up to $1.04 billion Alzheimer's drug development deal with Sanofi

No 'out-of-pocket expenses' for childbirth in China from 2026

No 'out-of-pocket expenses' for childbirth in China from 2026

US signs health agreement with Eswatini

US signs health agreement with Eswatini

Health Rounds: Pfizer drug delays progression of advanced breast cancer in trial

Health Rounds: Pfizer drug delays progression of advanced breast cancer in trial

Alzheimer's drug hunt learns from cancer fight's multi-target playbook

Alzheimer's drug hunt learns from cancer fight's multi-target playbook

WHO reaffirms no link between vaccines and autism

WHO reaffirms no link between vaccines and autism

UK hospitals facing 'worst case scenario' from super flu, doctors warn

UK hospitals facing 'worst case scenario' from super flu, doctors warn

Weight-loss drugs fill a treatment gap for women with hormone disorder PCOS, doctors say

Weight-loss drugs fill a treatment gap for women with hormone disorder PCOS, doctors say

US vaccine committee scraps recommendation for hepatitis B shot in all newborns

US vaccine committee scraps recommendation for hepatitis B shot in all newborns

Trump administration wants airlines, airports to offer healthier food, exercise options

Trump administration wants airlines, airports to offer healthier food, exercise options

Kennedy vaccine advisers 'turned back the clock' on disease prevention, experts say

Kennedy vaccine advisers 'turned back the clock' on disease prevention, experts say

Congo battles worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, UNICEF says

Congo battles worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, UNICEF says

Shingles vaccine reduces risk of death from dementia, study finds

Shingles vaccine reduces risk of death from dementia, study finds

What other health conditions are weight-loss drugs being used and tested for?

What other health conditions are weight-loss drugs being used and tested for?

US transportation chief wants healthier snacks on flights

US transportation chief wants healthier snacks on flights

Experimental drug shows promise for stroke patients who miss the current medical treatment window

Experimental drug shows promise for stroke patients who miss the current medical treatment window

Non-alcoholic beverages can't be sold as gin, EU court rules

Non-alcoholic beverages can't be sold as gin, EU court rules

Ultra-processed foods are danger to global public health, experts warn

Ultra-processed foods are danger to global public health, experts warn

Women can self-test at home for cervical cancer virus, new guidelines say

Women can self-test at home for cervical cancer virus, new guidelines say

US dietary guidelines delayed until early 2026

US dietary guidelines delayed until early 2026

Bird flu virus could trigger pandemic worse than Covid — French expert

Bird flu virus could trigger pandemic worse than Covid — French expert

How to donate your poo to science or medicine

How to donate your poo to science or medicine

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