BFAR identifies 6 areas contaminated with red tide toxins
February 9, 2012 11:32 pm· Leave a Comment
By Modesto Ibarra
MANILA, Feb. 9 -– The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has identified six water bodies contaminated with paralytic poison or red tide toxins.
Bulacan provides free eyesight treatment
February 9, 2012 11:32 pm· Leave a Comment
CALUMPIT, Bulacan, Feb. 9 — Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado and Vice Governor Daniel Fernando gave an early special Valentine treat to some 210 Bulakenyos by providing free eyesight treatment through the “Liwanag ng Mata, Handog ko sa Inyo” program held at the Calumpit District Hospital here on Thursday.
New epidemics threaten South Vietnam
February 9, 2012 11:32 pm· Leave a Comment
HCM CITY, Feb. 9 — Flu, diarrhea, dengue fever and hand-foot – mouth disease (HFMD) were the most prevalent among 28 infectious diseases found in the nation's southern region last year, health officials said at a meeting on Thursday.
Defector doctor compares palates of two Koreas
February 9, 2012 11:32 pm· Leave a Comment
SEOUL, Feb. 9 — From the perspective of oriental medicine, North Korea's light and bland food could be a better choice over richer dishes consumed in the South, a North Korean defector doctor said Thursday.
Experts warn of influenza A outbreak in Norway
February 9, 2012 10:35 am· Leave a Comment
OSLO, Feb. 9 — Health experts warned on Wednesday that Norway is facing an outbreak of influenza A, which is caused by a new strain of virus known as H3N2.
Pneumonia tops causes of death among children
February 8, 2012 11:11 pm· Leave a Comment
MANILA, Feb. 8 — Pneumonia, a severe respiratory infection, kills more than two million children each year — more than AIDS, Malaria and measles combined, experts said.
Feature: Israeli medical clowns help kids laugh through the pain
February 8, 2012 11:11 pm· Leave a Comment
By Dave Bender
JERUSALEM, Feb. 8 — "We don't talk about their illnesses, we don't say, 'how are you?' we don't say, 'what are you here for?'" Adele Raemer said, as she was ready for her rounds one evening in the pediatric oncology ward at the Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center.
Cambodia's tuberculosis prevalence rate declines sharply in last decade: new survey
February 8, 2012 11:11 pm· Leave a Comment
PHNOM PENH, Feb. 8 — Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Cambodia has seen a 36 percent decline in the last decade, according to a new survey released on Wednesday.
Valenzuela to acquire dialysis machine
February 8, 2012 11:11 pm· Leave a Comment
MANILA, Feb. 8 – Valenzuela Mayor Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian on Wednesday said the local government will acquire a dialysis machine for poor residents suffering from renal failure.
Santiago City starts anti-smoking ordinance implementation
February 8, 2012 11:11 pm· Leave a Comment
SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela, Feb. 8 – The city government Tuesday started implementing the anti-smoking ordinance to safeguard and promote a cigarette smoke-free city.