A quarter of teens globally engage in basically no physical activity — not even an hour of exercise a week — the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning that this significantly raises health risks. The WHO’s new global estimates found that when asked, one in four adolescents aged 11 to 17 report no active days — defined as at least 60 minutes…
SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to possess “the most advanced and powerful warships” while touring a shipyard, state media reported on Nov 4, as Pyongyang accelerates an ambitious naval expansion. Kim toured the Nampho Shipyard on Nov 2, where North Korea is building a new warship, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. The nuclear-equipped country has…
A study in South Korea has found that so-called eco-friendly paper straws may not be as environmentally safe as commonly perceived, with researchers identifying potentially greater environmental impacts compared with conventional plastic straws. Commissioned by South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, the study assessed the environmental impacts of different types of straws, including conventional plastic, paper, biodegradable plastic, and bio-based…
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%,…