Anti-hypertensive properties discovered from local yam
MANILA,
Dec. 6 (PNA) -- Endemic tubers, such as yam, may possess properties
that delay the fatal effects of hypertension, a local study revealed.
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New study shows how certain vegetables combat cancer
WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (PNA/Xinhua) -- While it has been known for some time that
eating cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, can help prevent
breast cancer, the mechanism by which the active substances in these
vegetables inhibit cell proliferation was unknown -- until now.
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Puerto health office to focus on maternal childcare
PUERTO
PRINCESA CITY, Jan. 3 (PNA) -– The City Health Office's (CHO) focus
this year will be on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's directive to
implement the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),
particularly maternal childcare.
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DOH reports lesser New Year revelry-related injuries
MANILA,
Jan. 2 (PNA) – Due to rain showers and scare tactic campaign, the
Department of Health (DOH) has reported that the New Year
revelry-related injuries has significantly reduced with only 346 cases
as of Thursday morning.
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DOH reminds firecrackers victims to take anti-tetanus shots
MANILA,
Jan. 2 (PNA) – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reminded
firecracker victims to make sure they have anti-tetanus shots to
prevent more serious complications. [ Read More ]
Study links molecule to muscle cancer
WASHINGTON, Jan 1 (PNA/Xinhua) -- Researchers at the Ohio State University have
discovered that a molecule implicated in leukemia and lung cancer is
also important in muscle repair and in a muscle cancer that strikes
mainly children.
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U.S. researchers use gold nanoparticles to deliver drug
WASHINGTON, Jan 1 (PNA/Xinhua) -- Using tiny gold particles and infrared light,
researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a
drug-delivery system that allows multiple drugs to be released in a
controlled fashion.
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DOH proactive in using “scare tactics” against firecracker use
MANILA,
Dec. 31 (PNA) – Even with only a day before the start of the New Year’s
Eve celebration, the Department of Health (DOH) is still proactive in
using “scare tactics” to thwart children and adults alike from using
harmful fireworks.
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Generic medicines to be sold at P100 per pack in Cebu next year
CEBU
CITY, Dec. 30 (PNA) – The Department of Health’s (DOH) 7 is set to
implement next year its “P100 medicine” program, which means generic
medicine packs for common diseases will be made available to poor
people at only P100 per person per medicine pack.
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Filipinos urged to donate blood as Christmas gift
MANILA,
Dec. 30 (PNA) - Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) chairman Sen.
Richard J. Gordon today urged Filipinos to donate blood to any of its
72 blood service facilities (BSFs) nationwide as the best gift they can
give their fellowmen this Christmas season. [ Read More ]
