Health & Science
New study shifts focus from cholesterol to inflammation
Health experts are urging Filipinos to look beyond cholesterol levels when assessing their heart health, as new research highlights inflammation as a key and often overlooked driver of cardiovascular disease.
Gov’t launches pharmacy supervision pilot in underserved areas
The Private Sector Advisory Council – Healthcare Sector (PSAC-Health), in partnership with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), officially launched the Regulatory Sandbox Pilot Program on Flexible Supervision of Pharmacies, aimed at improving access to quality medicines in underserved areas across the country.
FEU-UCLA partnership advances nursing education
Far Eastern University (FEU) and the UCLA Joe C. Wen College of Nursing have established a collaborative partnership to advance simulation-based teaching in nursing education.
St. Luke’s Medical Center to open ASEANA Hospital in 2031
St. Luke’s Medical Center Inc. has postponed the opening of its third hospital in ASEANA, Paranaque, to 2031—two years later than the originally planned 2029 target.
Philippines pushes back against meningitis
It starts like a fever. A headache. Maybe some vomiting. At first, meningitis can look like the flu — but within hours, it can turn deadly.
