Biotek-M rapid test kit for dengue to be available soon
An affordable dengue rapid test kit called Biotek-M may soon be available in the country.According to Dr. Raul V. Destura, director of Institute of...
DOST develops web-based monitoring of AH1N1
Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) together with Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, National Institutes of Health...
Be healthy: Use biofertlizers in farming
As people now becoming health conscious, many are now shifting from conventional to organic not only in food but also in farming strategies and...
Philippine rice program protects Christmas crops against El Nino
The National Rice Program of the Department of Agriculture ordered all regional field units nationwide to create El Nino Action Teams to assess and...
DOH promotes use of condoms against HIV
This article was first published on Philippine Star by Paolo Romero“Only six percent of those who engage in sex use condoms as a form...
3M Philippines pushes food safety standards
But how safe is the food served in food outlets, particularly those that cater to a wide variety of people every day? Do raw...
6th PNHRS Week highlights healthy partnerships for better health
The success of the three-day celebration of the 6th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week is an affirmation of the remarkable support and...
How High-fat diets increase your risk of going blind?
Eyes are undoubtedly one of the most sensitive organs of our body. Keeping your eyes healthy is very important, especially since they get easily...
Physical test: How to determine your health condition even without a doctor
This article was first published on Yahoo News by Melanie HaikenHave you ever wondered why your doctor asks you to do odd things like...
Tawa-tawa contains active ingredients that may help dengue patient – study
Tawa-tawa (Euphorbia hirta), also known as “gatas-gatas,” is a hairy herb grown in open grasslands, roadsides and pathways. This indigenous plant is claimed to...
