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What parents can do when their kids might have depression

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 07 08:10 AM

It was only in hindsight that actress Shamaine Buencamino realized that her daughter Julia showed signs of depression and suicidal tendencies. Read more »

Outbreak: Leptospirosis

Infographic by Pamela Ramos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 10:11 PM

There's an outbreak of leptospirosis in 18 barangays in Metro Manila. Read more »

At risk from leptospirosis

Noel Celis, AFP
Posted at Jul 06 07:48 PM

Residents ride on a makeshift boat to cross stagnant floodwaters in Artex Compound in Manila on Friday. Read more »

Doctor bats for color-coded food labels

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 05:19 PM

A cardiologist on Friday pushed for a color-coded system of labeling food products in a bid to help consumers select healthier options. Read more »

Feeling sick? The in-app doctor will see you now

Paul Sandle, Reuters
Posted at Jul 06 09:33 AM

Smartphone diagnosis is only one way in which AI is being harnessed in healthcare. Read more »

US using DNA tests to reunite children with migrant parents

Michael Mathes, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 06 08:35 AM

WASHINGTON - US officials have resorted to DNA testing on up to 3,000 detained children who remain separated from their migrant parents, a top official said Thursday as President Donald Trump's administration struggles to rapidly reunite families at the center of a border crisis. Read more »

'Leptospirosis maaaring makuha sa wisik ng kontaminadong tubig sa mata'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 08:27 AM

Maaaring makuha ang leptospirosis maging sa simpleng wisik sa mata ng tubig na kontaminado ng ihi ng daga, ibinabala ni Health Secretary Francisco Duque III ngayong Biyernes.    Read more »

Contractor ng barangay health station project, nais ipa-blacklist

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 12:54 AM

Lumabas kasi sa pagdinig sa Senado na sinisingil ng kompanya ang DOH kahit hindi pa naitatayo ang mga estruktura. Read more »

Leptospirosis outbreak idineklara ng DOH sa ilang lugar sa Maynila

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 05 04:43 PM

Ayon kay Health secretary Francisco Duque III, 102 porsiyento ang naitalang pagtaas sa kaso ng leptospirosis. Read more »

Leptospirosis outbreak declared in some Metro Manila villages

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 06 03:17 AM

The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday declared an outbreak of leptospirosis in 18 barangays in Metro Manila.  Read more »

How ex-beauty queen used cooking to beat depression

Kimberly Kathreen Khaye Dave
Updated as of Jul 05 06:57 AM

For 1985 Binibining Pilipinas-International Sabrina Artadi, cooking is therapeutic. Read more »

Private contractors of DOH project accused of overbilling

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 05 12:42 AM

A health official accuses the company of overbilling for structures that do not even exist.  Read more »

Bilang ng namamatay sa leptospirosis, lalong tumataas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 11:25 PM

Umabot na sa 1,040 ang mga kaso ng leptospirosis sa bansa mula Enero. Read more »

Nuts may boost male fertility: study

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 04 08:17 PM

Eating nuts "significantly" boosted the number and health of sperm in young men in a scientific trial, researchers said Wednesday. Read more »

Sugar content sa label ng mga produkto, inirerekomenda

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 07:38 PM

Irerekomenda ng Department of Trade and Industry ang paglalagay sa label kung gaano karaming asukal mayroon ang isang produkto. Read more »

DOH failed to provide sites for brgy health stations, says construction firm

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 02:33 PM

The Department of Health (DOH) breached the contract when it failed to provide the sites needed for its P8.1-billion barangay health station project, the construction firm tapped in the project claimed Wednesday.  Read more »

Duterte's national feeding program to start in 2019 - DSWD

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 12:04 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte's national feeding program for undernourished children will be implemented starting next year, the Department of Social Welfare and Development said Wednesday.    Read more »

High blood pressure in pregnancy linked to heart disease risk

Lisa Rapaport, Reuters
Posted at Jul 03 11:50 PM

Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy may be more likely to experience it again later or be diagnosed with other risk factors for heart disease like high cholesterol or diabetes, a U.S. study suggests. Read more »

Leptospirosis: What you need to know

Infographic by Pamela Ramos; research by Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 05 09:27 PM

This is why you shouldn't swim or wade in flood waters. Read more »

Solon seeks probe into irregularities in P8.1-B brgy health station project

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 03 12:23 PM

An opposition lawmaker on Tuesday urged the House of Representatives to look into reported irregularities in the P8.1-billion project to establish school-based barangay health stations under then-President Benigno Aquino's administration. Read more »