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Facebook, effective tool for nutrition education of youth
Photo from inquirer.net With rapid progress on technology, internet has been within reach. A lot of stores and areas…
Drinking, smoking, limited parental presence, contribute to student depression
Photo from fitnessgoop.com A recent study of De la Salle University (DLSU) found that frequency of drinking/smoking, living/not living…
PH to produce first Genetic Counselors in 2014
The University of the Philippines Manila will produce the first-ever genetic counsellors in the Philippines after establishing Master’s…
Mutation in men’s Y chromosome eyed for more accurate DNA testing
Scientist at the University of the Philippines – Diliman (UPD) searches for mutation in Y-chromosomes for more accurate DNA testing.…
Philippines to beat its Millennium Development Goal for TB by 2015 – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Philippines is very likely to attain its Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target…
Gumamela contains ingredients potential in preventing cancer, study
Gumamela is not just a blossom of beauty but a possible ingredient for good health. A study conducted by Davao…
Elderly in indigenous people communities need medical service at home, study affirms
Medical service at home is one of the top needs of elderly in indigenous people communities in South Cotobato, Sarangani,…
How pinoys in Region 1 fight against climate change effects
Photo by DOST-PAGASA Amidst the threat of typhoons, hot temperature, and earthquakes in the Philippines,Region 1 residents showed “high”…
Guava extract shampoo, effective treatment for scalp dermatitis
Guava, locally known as Bayabas (c) Wiki Researchers from University of the East revealed the latest medicinal and dermatological…
Health education among teachers, a factor that improves oral health
As the prevalence of dental caries continues to increase in the Philippines, increasing the oral health knowledge among public schools…
6th ICBD: Pushing forward the Birth Defects Surveillance in PH
As birth defects become one of the top ten (10) causes of infant mortality in the Philippines, the…
Sen. Pia Cayetano raises hopes for children with birth defects, 6th ICBD
Senator Pia Cayetano at 6th International Birth Defects and Disabilities in the Developing World Notwithstanding a super typhoon, Senator…
Call for Applications for the ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology (S&T) - Fellow Pilot Program
Call for Applications for the ASEAN-U.S. Science and Technology (S&T) Fellows Pilot Program In support of the efforts to strengthen…
Call for application for training fellowship at the BIOTEC-Thailand
Calling for application for training fellowship to BIOTEC - Thailand. The training is open to participants coming from all ASEAN…
Call for Nominations to NAST and DOST Awards
The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) is actively searching nominees for the following NAST and Department of Science…
Call for nominations for the International Publication Awards
The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Philippines, through its project, entitled, “Evaluation and Improvement of the Research Publication…
Malungay lowers cholesterol levels on studied animal
Aside from its nutritional contents, malungay scientifically known as Moringa olifera is also found potential in lowering cholesterol level in…
Medical journal editors in the Asia Pacific uphold ethical journal publishing
Medical journal editors in the Asia Pacific unite to advocate ethical and quality journal publishing through the Tokyo Declaration on…
Accurate reporting of maternal mortality crucial for attaining MDG
With two years before the end of 2015, attaining the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) has been the talk of global…
Gabi yields good sugar, researchers confirm
Photo of Taro from delmonte.ph The famous food ingredient Taro (Gabi) now offers a natural sweetener with promising benefits…
Local veggies contain anti-hypertensive components
Singarilyas, balatong, kamote Aside from their popular use on Filipino dishes, Sigarilyas, balatong, and kamote hold bioactive peptides that…
Vitamin supplementation improves color vision among TB patients, study says
A recent study found that vitamin supplementation was effective in reducing and reversing cases of color vision abnormalities among patients…
Calabash fruit found potential in lowering blood sugar
The Calabash fruit In a study conducted by Davao Medical School Foundation in Davao City confirmed that Calabash fruit…
Mothers prefer giving birth at home in Maguindanao, studies say
Photo from simplymotherandbaby.info Despite strengthening maternal health services and facilities to reduce maternal deaths in the Philippines, majority of…
Functional foods face regulation challenges in PH
As the Philippines continue to fight malnutrition, functional foods are promoted as healthier alternatives to conventional foods but challenges on…
Better oral health helps improve nutrition, study says
Filipino school children (c) Marc F. Henning The benefits of extracting decaying tooth goes beyond the mouth. According to…
Guidelines for Poster Exhbit Contest at the 1st eHealth Summit
POSTER EXHIBIT CONTEST Student and Professional Category MECHANICS FOR POSTER PRESENTATION EXHIBIT GUIDELINE 1. CONTENT The poster should include the…
Researchers acknowledge Indigenous People as ‘co-creators’ in health research
The Indigenous People (IP) should be considered as ‘co-owners’ and ‘co-creators’ of knowledge derived from research and must be entitled…
Sayote leaves lower uric acid level, say researchers
Sayote leaves and fruits Sayote, a vegetable boasting an array of health benefits from vitamins A and C to…
Prevention for Alzheimer’s disease tops DOST-PCHRD, Gruppo Medica Award 2013
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and the Gruppo Medica awarded the most…
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