Microplastics contained in drinking water pose a “low” risk to human health at current levels, but more research is needed to reassure consumers, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on...
MANILA, Philippines – Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Thursday ordered the conduct of intensified inspection in public markets following the seizure of thousands of kilograms of “botcha” or...
The Department of Health (DOH) has rejected the request of Sanofi Pasteur to overturn the decision of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban the use of Dengvaxia vaccine...
The Department of Health (DOH) Region 3 has reported that the over 100 Chinese workers who contracted dengue in Morong, Bataan are now free of the disease. The Chief of...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended to the 18th Congress to limit the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. Officer in Charge, Food and Drug Administration Usec. Eric Domingo said...
The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading the bill which seeks to increase taxes on alcohol and vape products. Based on House Bill No. 1026 “distilled...
MANILA, Philippines – The Taiwan government has started checking carry-on baggage of travelers coming from the Philippines for entry of pork and pork based products. The new policy was announced...
MANILA, Philippines – Abbot Laboratories, the maker of One Infant Formula, Similac Tummicare, has voluntarily recalled a batch of the product due to differences in the label instructions and scoop...
French Pharmaceutical firm, Sanofi Pasteur expressed optimism that the Dengvaxia vaccine will be restored in the Philippine market. In a statement, Sanofi Pasteur Philippines General Manager Jean Antoine Zinsou said...
Researchers from the University of the Philippines (UP) has discovered that extracts from horn snails contain potential cancer treatment. According to their research several extracts from horn snails (Telescopium telescopium) may...
