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Accidental find shows Vitamin C kills tuberculosis

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Scientists said Tuesday they had managed to kill lab-grown tuberculosis (TB) bacteria with good old Vitamin C — an “unexpected” discovery they hope will lead to better, cheaper drugs.

Posted: May 22nd, 2013 in Latest Business Stories,Science and Health | Read More »

World hypertension day: Know your numbers

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Know your numbers. Skip processed foods and think positive.

Posted: May 18th, 2013 in Latest Business Stories,Science and Health | Read More »

First endobronchial ultrasound procedures in PH

DALUPANG (left, holding an instrument) performs the country’s first Ebus-TBNA procedure on a patient suspected to have lung cancer. He also performed the first Ebus-GS in the country on another patient with peripheral pulmonary nodule.

To recommend the best treatment for one’s lung cancer, it is very important for the doctor to know how far the cancer has progressed.

Posted: May 17th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos,Science and Health | Read More »

The discovery that changed diabetes treatment

Up until the early 20th century, being diagnosed with diabetes was essentially a death sentence. Without an effective treatment, patients died due to ketoacidosis, a complication of uncontrolled diabetes in which the body produces high levels of toxic blood acids called ketones.1

Posted: May 17th, 2013 in Headlines,Inquirer Features,Science and Health | Read More »

The bird flu scare

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International health experts are closely monitoring the recently discovered new avian influenza A(H7N9) virus which has emerged into a severe, life-threatening infection.

Posted: May 17th, 2013 in Columnists,Featured Columns,Headlines,Inquirer Columns,Inquirer Features,Science and Health | Read More »

Sun unleashes 3 potent solar flares

This blend of two images taken by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory shows a solar eruption that occurred on May 12, 2013. The Sun has unleashed three potent solar flares in just under 24 hours, marking the most intense activity yet this year and causing limited interruptions to high-frequency radio communications. more strong solar flares may be expected in the coming days.  AP PHOTO/NASA'S SOLAR DYNAMICS OBSERVATORY

The Sun has unleashed three potent solar flares in just under 24 hours, marking the most intense activity yet this year and causing limited interruptions to high-frequency radio communications.

Posted: May 16th, 2013 in Latest Business Stories,Science and Health | Read More »

PH joins anti-malaria campaign for Africa

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“Nothing But Nets” is a global campaign that raises awareness and at the same time, seeks funding to fight malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, a region where 85 percent of all malaria cases as well as 90 percent of all malaria deaths in the world occur.

Posted: May 11th, 2013 in Headlines,Inquirer Features,Science and Health | Read More »

Right medication helps rheumatoid arthritis patient live normally again

VASQUEZ is back to her normal life and enjoys reading her favorite books.

Jean Vasquez was a hard worker at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. She was a cashier in the outpatient clinic and was accustomed to meeting different types of patients and seeing different types of conditions.

Posted: May 11th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos,Science and Health | Read More »

My dream Senate

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In two days, we will be electing, among others, people who will be among the honorable members of the Senate. They are tasked with an all-important role of deliberating proposed statutes and passing them in the form of laws.

Posted: May 11th, 2013 in Columnists,Featured Columns,Headlines,Inquirer Columns,Inquirer Features,Science and Health | Read More »

5 tips to help you improve your overall well-being this summer

Medicard Philippines, the Philippines’ leading HMO provider, offers some tips so you can enjoy the summer season.

Posted: May 11th, 2013 in Headlines,Inquirer Features,Science and Health | Read More »

US must colonize Mars—Buzz Aldrin

This picture provided by NASA on December 3, 2012, shows a view of the third (L) and fourth (R) trenches made by the 1.6-inch-wide (4cm) scoop on NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity in October 2012. The image was acquired by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on October 31, 2012.  AFP/NASA/HO

Buzz Aldrin, the American astronaut who was the second man to walk on the Moon, said Wednesday that the United States must lead the way toward building a permanent settlement on Mars.

Posted: May 9th, 2013 in Latest Business Stories,Photos & Videos,Science and Health | Read More »

Bashful? Buy the little blue pill online

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Men who are bashful about needing help in the bedroom no longer have to go to the drugstore to buy that little blue pill.

Posted: May 6th, 2013 in Latest Business Stories,Science and Health | Read More »

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