Results of study on leptospirosis outbreak during Ondoy can help victims of typhoon Sendong
The typhoon Sendong left thousands dead in Mindanao, survivors learn that their suffering is not yet over as they struggle for their lives for...
Science in 2011: revolutions and disasters
Science and technology can seem remote from the unfolding dramas of the world but they were never far from the front line in the...
Academic performance at school linked to exercise
How well children perform in the classroom could be linked to how physically active they are, suggests a Dutch review of previous studies.
Writing in...
Ulcer bacteria Helicobacter pylori may protect against diarrhea
Helicobacter pylori is found beneficial against diarrhea.
PEOPLE who harbor ulcer-causing bacteria in their stomachs may be protected against some diarrheal diseases, an Israeli study...
Red meat lovers have more kidney cancer
NOTE: This article was first published on Manila Bulletin
People who eat lots of red meat may have a higher risk of some types of...
DoH: 13 percent reduction in the number of fireworks related injuries
The Department of Health (DoH) reported a 13 percent reduction in the number of fireworks related injuries of 476. But health authorities admitted dissatisfaction...
Uruguay moves to allow abortion
The Uruguayan Senate has passed legislation to decriminalise abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
A similar move in 2008 was vetoed by President...
Aquino vows brighter, merrier Christmas
MANILA, Philippines — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Christmas Eve vowed to work for a brighter, merrier, and more prosperous Christmas for Filipinos...
Indians alcohol poisoning, how it happens
More than 100 people have died after drinking toxic alcohol in the Indian state of West Bengal, in the latest example of fatal poisoning...