health

Obesity greatest risk factor for young adults with Covid-19

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Young adults with underlying conditions such as morbid obesity, diabetes and hypertension are at the…

Brazil could launch Chinese Covid-19 vaccine this year: governor

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- Clinical trials in Brazil of a Chinese-made vaccine against Covid-19 have shown "extremely positive" results,…

“Robonurses” used in Taguig to care for COVID patients, as city offers model virus response

(Eagle News) -- To minimize hazards to health workers, Taguig City has come up with a perfect solution for a…

EU reserves 200 million more coronavirus vaccines

  BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- The European Commission announced Wednesday it has reached a deal with a sixth pharmaceutical firm,…

Cimatu attests to safety of dolomite sand in Manila Bay; cites research, previous use in Cebu resorts

DENR chief says dolomite use will even clean, nourish Manila Bay water   (Eagle News) – Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu…

US biker rally may have led to 260,000 new Covid-19 cases: study

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A massive motorcycle rally held in the US state of South Dakota last month may…

Pandemic threatens lives of millions of children: UN

by Patrick GALEY PARIS, France (AFP) -- Disruptions to health services due to the pandemic are putting millions of additional…

AstraZeneca pauses Covid-19 vaccine trial after unexplained illness

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said Tuesday it had "voluntarily paused" a randomized clinical trial of its…

Pres. Duterte tells Duque it is not yet time for him to resign; says he still trusts him

(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said he thinks that it is not yet time for Health Secretary Francisco Duque…

Spain surpasses 500,000 virus cases: health ministry

MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Spain's total coronavirus cases have crossed half a million, health ministry data showed Monday, as the…

Putin, Saudi king discuss joint vaccine production: Kremlin

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Saudi King Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Monday the possible joint production of a…

China shows off Covid-19 vaccines for first time

by Beiyi SEOW BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China has put its homegrown coronavirus vaccines on display for the first time,…

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