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Read more about the article Study flags toxic metals in Davao street food; DOH vows review
Vendors display isaw, kwek-kwek, and siomai at a roadside stall in Davao City, Oct. 30. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Ian Peter Guanzon)

Study flags toxic metals in Davao street food; DOH vows review

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Davao health authorities say food samples can be tested for mercury, but a recent study detecting the toxic metal in selected street food samples has yet to reach…

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Read more about the article Health official warns against using AI for medical advice
CONSULT HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. Dr. Jethri Cruz, a medical officer at the Department of Health, speaks about the role of professional medical consultation as artificial intelligence (AI) gains traction for health information. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Ian Peter Guanzon)

Health official warns against using AI for medical advice

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Even as artificial intelligence’s speed, low cost and conversational tone make it an increasingly popular first stop for health questions, a Department of Health official is urging young…

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Read more about the article Rising HIV cases in Davao’s youth worries health advocates
SILENT EPIDEMIC. Advocates and government employees light candles at the city amphitheater in Cagayan de Oro City during the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on May 15, 2022. In one of its reports, the US National Center for Biotechnology Information said “HIV crisis in the Philippines has worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic”. (Jigger Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Rising HIV cases in Davao’s youth worries health advocates

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - HIV cases in Davao City continue to rise, where an average of 57 to 58 new infections being reported monthly in 2025, raising concern for education…

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Read more about the article SPMC chief seeks more support for expansion and additional hospitals
The construction of a kidney center in Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) is expected to be done within this year or in 2020. The facility will have more equipments to cater more kidney patients. (Photo from SPMC Facebook page)

SPMC chief seeks more support for expansion and additional hospitals

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Facing mounting calls to increase its capacity, the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) based in Davao City urged the House of Representatives to fast track the…

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Read more about the article Addressing Davao’s Mental Health Crisis: A Personal Account of Struggling with Suicide 

Addressing Davao’s Mental Health Crisis: A Personal Account of Struggling with Suicide 

Trigger Warning: This article discusses themes of suicide and self-harm. Reader discretion is advised. DAVAO CITY, Philippines-- “Asking for help is one thing, but an accessible helpline is one important…

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