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The bigger your dreams, the healthier you need to be

Pfizer
Updated as of Jan 07 12:39 PM

Chasing after your dreams and enjoying the fruits of your labor can easily go down the drain if you have not secured your health. Be informed and take proactive action today for a healthier tomorrow. Read more »

Higit 16,000 senior citizens sa QC nabakunahan vs. pneumonia, flu

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 04 02:34 PM

Higit 16,000 senior citizens na ang napabakunahan ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Quezon City laban sa pulmonya at trangkaso bilang proteksiyon na rin laban sa COVID-19. Read more »

Maguindanao naitala ang kanilang unang COVID-19-related death

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 25 06:33 PM

Pumanaw ang ginang dahil sa severe pneumonia. Read more »

COVID-19 patient Bong Revilla allowed to continue treatment at home

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 24 05:30 PM

Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. said Monday he has been cleared for discharge from the hospital and will continue treatment for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at home.   Read more »

PhilHealth coffers bled over P15 billion due to fake pneumonia claims: Quimbo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 03:56 PM

Stella Quimbo estimated that in 2018 alone, fraudulent pneumonia claims cost PhilHealth over P3.6 billion, which could have been used to fund medication and hospitalization of coronavirus-stricken Filipinos.  Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: August 12, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 12:59 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Boosting immunity in Makati

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 05:47 PM

Health workers administer flu and pneumonia vaccines to 71-year-old Pedro Martinezas in Barangay Pembo, Makati City as part of their community vaccination drive, on Wednesday. Read more »

Marcos wants 'bonggang-bonggang' upcasing of pneumonia claims probed

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 11 09:00 PM

"Ito na 'yung upcasing... Uubo ko lang, may sipon-sipon ka lang, may sakit ng ulo kunwari, eh, biglang moderate risk pneumonia na kaagad. Upcasing na nang bonggang bongga ang nangyayari, from P2,000 to P3,000. O kaya, Tylenol, aspirin, biglang P15,000 na ang ibibigay," Sen. Imee Marcos said in the Senate's probe on alleged corruption within PhilHealth. Read more »

Makati mamamahagi ng libreng flu, pneumonia vaccine

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 31 07:03 PM

Magsasagawa ang lokal na pamahalaan ng Makati ng malawakang flu at pneumonia vaccination driver para mabigyan umano ang mga residente nito ng dagdag na proteksiyon sa COVID-19. Read more »

DOH recommends flu, pneumonia shots to dodge COVID-19 complications

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 16 12:58 PM

The health department recommends the use of flu and pneumonia vaccine to prevent complications from the novel coronavirus disease, an official said Thursday.    Read more »

Spanish study shows higher risk of COVID-19 pneumonia for pregnant women

Reuters
Posted at Jun 18 01:17 AM

Pregnant women face a higher risk of developing pneumonia from COVID-19 than women in general aged between 30 and 40, a Spanish study showed on Wednesday. Read more »

Comedian Babajie has passed away, cousin confirms

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 04 11:15 PM

Comedian Babajie passed away on Monday due to pneumonia, a family member announced. He was 35. Read more »

Iza Calzado, ikinuwento ang pinagdaanang sakit na pneumonia at COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 06 10:04 PM

Ikinuwento ng aktres na si Iza Calzado ang naging paggaling niya mula sa sakit na COVID-19. Kuwento pa ni Iza, bukod sa virus, nadiskubre rin ng mga doktor na mayroon siyang bacteria sa katawan na posibleng naging dahilan kaya siya nagkaroon ng pneumonia.  Read more »

AI tool predicts which coronavirus patients get deadly 'wet lung'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 31 08:45 AM

WASHINGTON - Researchers in the US and China reported Monday they have developed an artificial intelligence tool that is able to accurately predict which newly infected patients with the novel coronavirus go on to develop severe lung disease. Read more »

With no vaccine for Covid-19, what can we do to boost our immune system?

Rhia Diomampo Grana
Updated as of Feb 17 08:12 AM

We consulted an immunologist and a health optimization medicine specialist for answers. Read more »

DOH assures public its use of PCV13 vaccines to combat pneumonia, other diseases

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 14 06:52 PM

The Department of Health on Friday said it continued to provide vaccines against pneumonia and other related diseases although additional procurement is on hold. Read more »

Japanese man hospitalized with pneumonia in Wuhan dies, coronavirus suspected

Reuters
Posted at Feb 08 01:37 PM

A Japanese man hospitalized with pneumonia in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicenter of a coronavirus outbreak, has died, Japan's foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday. Read more »

Why the new coronavirus (mostly) spares children

Apoorva Mandavilli, The New York Times
Posted at Feb 06 08:03 AM

The new coronavirus has infected more than 24,000 people, and at least 490 have died. But relatively few children appear to have developed severe symptoms so far, according to the available data. Read more »

Flu, pneumonia vaccines may help protect vs new coronavirus, 2 doctors say

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 05 07:54 PM

Getting vaccinated against flu and pneumonia may help protect people against the new coronavirus, two medical doctors said on Wednesday. Read more »

Filipino crew member in Japan cruise ship tests positive for 2019-nCoV

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 05 07:04 PM

The sailor is the first known case of a Filipino infected of 2019-nCoV. Read more »