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Turn back time? Study hints at way to halt decline as we age

Sara Hussein, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 21 11:24 AM

The march of time can be unkind to the human body but new research hints at a cause -- and possible solution -- for some of the ailments and decline that often come with age. Read more »

Dating apps don't destroy love, Swiss study shows

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 31 05:10 AM

GENEVA - Contrary to warnings that dating apps are encouraging superficial and short-lived flings over true romance, a Swiss study showed Wednesday that app users were more likely to be seeking long-term relationships. Read more »

Masks block 99.9% of large COVID-linked droplets: study

Marlowe Hood, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 23 11:06 PM

A woman standing two meters from a coughing man without a mask will be exposed to 10,000 times more such droplets than if he were wearing one, even if he is only 50 centimeters away, they reported in the journal Royal Society Open Science.   Read more »

How foods may affect our sleep

Anahad O’Connor, The New York Times
Posted at Dec 11 10:44 AM

A growing body suggests that the foods you eat can affect how well you sleep, and your sleep patterns can affect your dietary choices. Read more »

Participation in global assessments to help address curriculum, learning gaps: DepEd

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 05:56 PM

The Philippines’ participation in international learning assessments is a “step forward” toward addressing gaps in the basic education curriculum, the Department of Education said Thursday. Read more »

'Krisis' sa edukasyon dapat malutas: Sen. Gatchalian

Arra Perez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 10 05:41 PM

Kailangang magkaroon ng reporma sa sistema ng edukasyon ng Pilipinas, na nakararanas ng krisis batay sa mga hindi magandang resulta sa paglahok sa ilang international assessment, sabi ngayong Huwebes ni Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. Read more »

PH ranks last among 58 countries in Grade 4 math, science: study

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 09 04:14 PM

Filipinos fared worst among 58 countries in an assessment for mathematics and science for Grade 4 students, according to a study by a Netherlands-based research institution released Tuesday. Read more »

PH can meet expected surge in demand for VCO after promising test results vs COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 08 05:51 PM

The Philippines has more than enough supply of virgin coconut oil (VCO) for the expected 20 percent demand surge by next year, an industry group said.   Read more »

Virgin coconut oil helps decrease symptoms for suspect, probable COVID-19 cases — DOST

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 03 09:35 PM

MANILA — The Department of Science and Technology on Thursday revealed that virgin coconut oil can be used as a food supplement to reduce the symptoms of probable and suspect COVID-19 cases. Read more »

COVID-19 antibody surveys underestimate infections: study

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 26 06:42 AM

COVID-19 prevalence surveys that detect levels of antibodies to determine whether people were infected in the past might be unreliable given how quickly these infection-fighting proteins fade, a US government study said Wednesday. Read more »

Warmer seas keep hurricanes stronger for longer, study says

Sara Hussein, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 14 02:29 PM

Warmer seas caused by climate change are making hurricanes stronger for longer after landfall, increasing the destruction they can wreak on impact, a new study has found.  Read more »

Limiting indoor capacity can reduce COVID infections significantly, new study shows

Benedict Carey, The New York Times
Posted at Nov 11 05:31 PM

Research using cellphone data in 10 US cities in the spring could help influence officials’ decisions on new restrictions as cases resurge around the country.    Read more »

Study finds evidence of waning antibody immunity to COVID-19 over time

Alistair Smout, Reuters
Updated as of Oct 28 02:57 PM

Antibodies against the novel coronavirus declined rapidly in the British population during the summer, a study found on Tuesday, suggesting protection after infection may not be long lasting and raising the prospect of waning immunity in the community.   Read more »

Japan researchers show masks do block coronavirus, but not perfectly

Rocky Swift, Reuters
Posted at Oct 22 07:50 PM

Japanese researchers showed that masks can offer protection from airborne coronavirus particles, but even professional-grade coverings can't eliminate contagion risk entirely. Read more »

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients can have ongoing symptoms for months -study

Reuters
Posted at Oct 19 10:32 PM

More than half of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital still experienced symptoms of breathlessness, fatigue, anxiety and depression for two to three months after their initial infection, according to the findings of a small UK study. Read more »

PH to expand use of antigen tests depending on Baguio pilot study

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 17 03:43 AM

MANILA — While it has already released its Omnibus Guidelines for testing and other COVID-19 response strategies, the Department of Health on Friday said it is still looking at other uses for antigen testing. Read more »

COVID-19 survivors told to stay cautious as reinfection studies still underway

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 04:19 PM

People who survived the dreaded coronavirus disease (COVID-19) should still be cautious because there is no assurance that they won’t get infected again, the Department of Health warned Wednesday. Read more »

14 million tons of microplastics on sea floor: Australian study

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 07 12:41 PM

The quantity of the tiny pollutants was 25 times greater than previous localized studies had shown, the agency said, calling it the first global estimate of sea-floor microplastics. Read more »

9 in 10 recovered COVID-19 patients experience side effects, says study in S. Korea

Sangmi Cha, Reuters
Posted at Sep 29 05:46 PM

SEOUL - Many patients reported experiencing side effects such as fatigue, psychological aftereffects and loss of smell and taste after they recovered from the disease. Read more »

Landbank offers P150,000 loan for private school students

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 15 11:32 AM

The state-run Land Bank of the Philippines is offering loans up to P150,000 per student to parents and guardians who may find it difficult to raise money for tuition during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Finance said. Read more »