Read more about the article Beware of ‘anti-cancer’ herbal food supplements, doctors say
BEWARE. Dr. Ellie May Villegas of the Philippine Society of Medical Oncologists warns the public about food supplements claiming to be substitutes for conventional cancer treatment. Villegas said most advertised food supplements, if not actually effective, actually also interfere with chemotherapy, causing even more problems. Villegas was among the resource persons of the forum titled "Holistic Oncology: Understanding Complementary versus Alternative Medicine" held at the Marco Polo Hotel on Friday, April 21. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Beware of ‘anti-cancer’ herbal food supplements, doctors say

A group of doctors specializing in the treatment of cancers warned the public on Friday about several herbal food supplements advertising as replacements for traditional cancer treatment, such as radio and chemotherapy.

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Tobacco firm’s failure to pay taxes bad for PHL’s health programs, services – Ubial

Health Secretary Paulyn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial believes that failure on the part of Mighty Corporation to pay taxes will have an impact, not only on the economy of the country but also to the health programs and services of the government.

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Department of Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial in a press conference in Davao City on Tuesday, April 4. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

DOH to fast track creation of drug rehab centers in PHL

In order not to hamper the success of government’s war on drug, the Department of Health said it fast-tracked the establishment of rehabilitation centers across the country.

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Read more about the article P700-million drug rehab center breaks ground in Bukidnon
President Rodrigo Duterte looks on as Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial shows the floor plan of the multi-million Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center donated by the Friends of the Philippines Foundation in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on March 25, 2017. Also in the photo is Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri. (Kiwi Bulaclac/Presidential Photo)

P700-million drug rehab center breaks ground in Bukidnon

A P700-million drug rehabilitation center will soon rise in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. The Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center has around 500-800 capacity inside a five-hectare land.

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