A study has found that glucosamine, a common supplement used for joint pain, may be linked to faster progression of dementia. Researchers from the University of Florida reported that the widely used over-the-counter supplement is associated with a significantly higher risk of progression from mild memory problems to Alzheimer’s disease. The study, published in Nature Metabolism, used artificial intelligence to analyze decades…
PARIS – News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, a respected report said on June 16, warning that old-style business models are under threat. The year 2026 marks “a significant milestone: for the first time, social media and video network consumption is now ahead of other news sources as…
A majority of Filipinos are open to working or living abroad, according to a study by OCTA Research. Results of the Tugon ng Masa survey showed that 57% of respondents are willing to work abroad if given the opportunity, while 39% are not willing and 4% remain undecided. The study identified the top reasons for this willingness as better job opportunities, higher…
When Ariel Nepomuceno took over the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in July last year, he knew what he was walking into. The bureau had long carried a reputation for corruption so entrenched that even the mention of reform invited skepticism. His response was immediate—and deliberate. “‘Yung mga ayaw sumabay, tinanggal ko na kaagad,” Nepomuceno said in an interview on DZRH News program…
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%,…