Dogs are more than just man’s best friend. A simple scratch behind their ears or a gentle cuddle may also help ease stress and anxiety, according to a new study. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Biological Psychology, the study found that friendly physical contact with a pet does more than temporarily lift a person’s mood. It may also help regulate the body’s…
Brent crude futures continued tumbling after settlement on Monday to lose more than $7 a barrel, hitting their lowest since late August, after US President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of renewed strikes on Iran. Brent crude futures settled down $5.75, or 5.85%, at $92.57 a barrel. Prices continued falling after settlement, and were last down more than $7 a barrel. US…
To improve meat quality and reduce agricultural waste, a new study has identified an unexpected potential food additive for poultry feed: residues from the Cannabis sativa plant. Researchers in Thailand found that supplementing broiler chicken feed with cannabis residues does not hinder the birds’ growth performance. Instead, it may improve meat quality and enhance its umami, or savory, flavor. The study, published…
Intermittent fasting is an eating plan that focuses on when you eat rather than what or how much you eat, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, which unites physicians and scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System. Johns Hopkins Medicine neuroscientist Mark Mattson, who has studied intermittent fasting for 25 years, said the…
With the perceived ouster of career health officials, Malacañang now stands accused of putting institutional stability and expert leadership at risk for political convenience. The uproar follows the exit of Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and other veteran DOH officials in what appears to be a politically motivated shake-up. About 55 professional medical groups signed a joint statement expressing concerns of what…
The Laguna Lake is fast deteriorating into the country’s “biggest septic tank,” Biñan City Rep. Walfredo “Arman” Dimaguila Jr. warned on Saturday, August 2. In an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday, Rep. Dimaguila urged the Marcos Jr. administration to take urgent and science-based action to rehabilitate the vital water body affecting millions across Southern Luzon and Metro Manila. “Magkakaroon na…
The Iran war is showing why the Philippines can’t afford to neglect its farmers
A war thousands of kilometers away is beginning to ripple through something as basic as the Filipino dining table. The conflict involving Iran has pushed oil prices higher, disrupted key shipping routes, and strained global supply chains—especially for fertilizer, a critical input for food production. Farmers are already feeling the pressure. Fertilizer prices have surged by as much as 30% to 40%,…