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3 global experts to lead scientific forum on endocrinology, diabetes

A leading healthcare solutions company in Asia has announced that three internationally recognized experts in endocrinology and diabetes will headline a major scientific event...

Early intervention critical vs. chronic kidney disease—health experts

A lifestyle change can still turn around kidney damage, if detected early, a health expert on diabetes said on Wednesday. According to Dr. Reynaldo Rosales, treasurer...

WHO urges more taxes for sugary drinks, alcohol

Geneva, Switzerland—Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to hike taxes to reduce consumption levels and...

Philippines to host Asia-Pacific Vision Health Congress

The Philippines is hosting the 18th Congress of the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society (APVRS) from Dec. 12 to 14, 2025, bringing together global vision health...

Growing diabetes threat fuels demand for early detection

At first glance, many Filipinos may appear healthy. They lead active lives, juggling work, family meals, and endless errands across the day. But health...

Free health check

Mercury Drug Corporation, in collaboration with Novo Nordisk, marked World Diabetes Day with free diabetes and obesity risk screenings for the first 100 customers...

Experts urge better workplace policies to support Filipinos with diabetes

Manila, Philippines, November 12, 2025—Marking World Diabetes Day this year, the Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (PCEDM), together with fellow medical societies,...

Malnutrition causes unrecognized type of diabetes—experts

Paris, France—Malnutrition can cause its own form of diabetes, health experts said Thursday, calling for "type 5 diabetes" to be recognized globally to help fight...

WHO backs weight-loss drugs, urges cheap generics

Paris, France—The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday,...

Health experts: Type 2 diabetes kills but curable

THE incidence of Type 2 diabetes has been mounting to become the fifth cause of mortality in the country, medical experts said. Dr. Gian Tenorio,...

Diabetes cases rise as Filipinos delay treatment over myths

As type 2 diabetes climbs to become the fifth-leading cause of death in the Philippines, Sanofi Philippines medical head doctor Gian Tenorio on Tuesday...

This is how diabetes can impact your body from head to toe

Medical experts are raising alarms about diabetes, often called a “silent killer,” due to its ability to cause severe damage throughout the body before...

84% of Filipinos with diabetes have vision problems

More than eight out of 10 Filipinos with diabetes, or 84.6 percent, experience vision-related problems, the highest rate among eight Asia Pacific (APAC) countries...

More cancer, diabetes, mental illness meds made VAT-free

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has expanded the number of medicines exempted from value-added tax (VAT) in a bid to give financial relief...
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