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Obama, Clintons Wish Biden Quick Recovery from Prostate Cancer
Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer last week.

By The Financial District
1 day ago2 min read


Bill Gates Blames Musk-Led Foreign Aid Cuts for Preventable Child Deaths
Bill Gates is holding Elon Musk personally responsible for the deaths of thousands of children in poor countries following sweeping U.S. foreign aid cuts overseen by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

By The Financial District
4 days ago1 min read


The $43.3-B Wellness Economy: How the PH Is Carving Its Niche in Global Wellness Tourism
In a post-pandemic world where health and wellbeing are increasingly viewed as essential rather than optional, the Philippines is emerging as a rising star in the global wellness landscape.

By The Financial District
5 days ago3 min read


U.S. Claims Busting Major Fentanyl Trafficking Network
U.S. law enforcement officials announced that they had dismantled one of the largest fentanyl trafficking operations in the nation’s history.

By The Financial District
7 days ago1 min read


Trump Budget Slashes Chronic Disease Prevention Funding
President Trump’s new budget proposal would cut the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s funding nearly in half—and eliminate its chronic disease division entirely.

By The Financial District
May 91 min read


Domestic Abuse Victims Face Jail Under New U.K. Law
Women in the U.K. are being criminalized under new laws for assaulting emergency workers—often after calling the police to report abusive partners.

By The Financial District
May 91 min read


UK Studies Link Air Pollution To Cognitive Decline
Air pollution, already known to cause cancers and heart and reproductive issues, may also be linked to cognitive deterioration.

By The Financial District
Apr 291 min read


Nearly Half of Teens Say Social Media Is Bad for Youth Mental Health
The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing concern among parents, educators, health care professionals, and regulators.

By The Financial District
Apr 241 min read


Pope Francis Dies At 88
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor — but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change — died Monday.

By The Financial District
Apr 231 min read


A Vice No More? Packworks Data Reveals Filipinos Cutting Back on Cigarettes and Alcohol
Despite their long-standing reputation as recession- and inflation-proof staples, cigarettes and alcohol are seeing cracks in their resilience—at least at the sari-sari store level.

By The Financial District
Apr 234 min read


PAGCOR Donates PHP90 Million for New Dialysis Center in Pampanga
In a major boost for accessible healthcare in Central Luzon, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) joined the Provincial Government of Pampanga on Friday, April 11, for the inauguration of the new Pampanga Provincial Dialysis Center I.

By The Financial District
Apr 132 min read


Cuts Threaten Healthcare For 79M Americans
Kelly Smith, a 57-year-old New York City resident, is part of the Nonviolent Medicaid Army (NVMA), a growing national movement of poor people organizing to stop proposed cuts to Medicaid and promote healthcare as a human right.

By The Financial District
Apr 112 min read


Mexico Bans Sale of Salty and Sweet Snacks In Schools
A government-imposed ban on junk food sales in Mexican schools has taken effect, as the country moves to combat one of the world’s worst...

By The Financial District
Apr 21 min read


J&J Shares Fall After Judge Rejects Settlement
Johnson & Johnson shares fell more than 3% after a U.S. bankruptcy judge rejected its $10 billion proposal to settle tens of thousands of...

By The Financial District
Apr 11 min read


Kennedy, Influencers Bash Seed Oils, Baffling Nutrition Scientists
Common cooking oils—such as canola, soybean, and corn oil—are now being targeted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a group of...

By The Financial District
Mar 192 min read


Pork Is Technically Red Meat Because Of Myoglobin
The world loves pork—and that’s not just a guess.

By The Financial District
Mar 181 min read


Musk Criticized Over Avian Flu Misinformation
Elon Musk has once again stirred controversy on social media, this time over poultry culling due to avian flu.

By The Financial District
Mar 121 min read


Coffee Supports Growth Of Beneficial Gut Bacteria
A recent study published in Nature Microbiology reveals a new benefit of coffee—it supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

By The Financial District
Mar 122 min read


Soursop Touted As Anti-Cancer Superfruit
A newfound interest is emerging around a little-known, fleshy green fruit native to South and Central America, long used in traditional...

By The Financial District
Mar 102 min read


Hims & Hers Still Envisions A Role in Weight Loss Treatment
Telehealth provider Hims & Hers Health is facing pressure amid uncertainty about its ability to sell knockoff versions of Novo Nordisk’s...

By The Financial District
Mar 32 min read


Gene Hackman, Oscar-Winning Star Of "The French Connection," Dies At 95
Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor whose gruff but soulful performances in classics such as The French Connection, The Conversation...

By The Financial District
Feb 282 min read


Vaccinating Flocks Could Ease Egg Prices But Hurt Exports
The Trump administration is shifting its approach to tackling a bird flu outbreak that has impacted dairy herds, chickens, and even humans..

By The Financial District
Feb 252 min read


Doctors Order ‘Absolute Rest’ for Pope Francis Amid Treatment
Doctors have prescribed “absolute rest” for Pope Francis and adjusted his treatment for a respiratory tract infection.

By The Financial District
Feb 171 min read


Omega-3 Supplements Slow Biological Aging, Swiss Study Claims
Clinician-scientist Heike Bischoff-Ferrari and geroscientist Steve Horvath co-authored a study published in Nature Aging, showing that...

By The Financial District
Feb 101 min read
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