Grace O’Connor — Health & Science Editor 
400 Entrepreneurs Gather for 2026 Bicol MSME Conference LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — Approximately 400 entrepreneurs, government officials, and business leaders convened in Legazpi City on Wednesday for the opening of the 2026 Bicol Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Conference. Held at the Marison Convention Center, the two-day event focuses on equipping local businesses with … Read more
Europe Approves First Once-Daily Oral Medication for Weight Loss The European Commission has officially authorized the marketing of a new 25 mg oral semaglutide pill, developed by Novo Nordisk, for the management of obesity and overweight. This authorization marks a significant milestone as it is the first oral treatment in the GLP-1 receptor agonist class … Read more
Legislation to make daylight saving time permanent, known as the Sunshine Protection Act, faces significant legislative hurdles despite passing the House of Representatives. While proponents argue the change would improve public safety and promote active lifestyles, health experts and some senators express concern over the potential for chronic sleep misalignment and darker winter mornings. Legislative … Read more
Ebola Spreading at Unprecedented Pace in DR Congo The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is expanding faster than any previous episode of the virus on record. According to official data, the country has reached 2,011 confirmed cases, including … Read more
Overdose Risks and Telehealth Oversight: The Dangers of Rapidly Expanding GLP-1 Use As the popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs reaches record highs, an investigation by NBC News and KFF Health News has revealed a surge in severe medical emergencies, raising critical questions about the safety of obtaining these medications through telehealth platforms. With approximately 11% … Read more
Vaud and Valais Lift Heatwave Alerts as Storms Bring Cooler Temperatures The cantons of Vaud and Valais have officially lifted their heatwave alert protocols following a period of intense summer heat. The decision, announced on Thursday, follows a shift in meteorological conditions that has brought cooler temperatures and increased storm activity across the region. Photo: … Read more
European Health Authorities Issue Warning on Brain Tumor Risk Linked to Common Contraceptives European health authorities have issued a new safety alert regarding a range of widely used hormonal contraceptives, citing an increased risk of meningioma, a tumor that develops on the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The alert, published in mid-July 2026 … Read more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a new military screening program for service members aged 30 and older to monitor testosterone levels. The initiative, dubbed the High-T Department of War, aims to maintain combat readiness, though the policy’s specific criteria and potential impact on female personnel remain unclear amid broader concerns regarding military personnel management. … Read more
As of mid-July, the United States is grappling with a significant and fast-spreading outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes extreme gastrointestinal distress. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 1,645 domestically acquired cases across 34 states since May 1. The agency is currently reviewing more than 5,100 additional reports to … Read more
Wisconsin health officials have confirmed 43 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 2026, amid a broader national surge reaching nearly 3,000 cases across 31 states. While the Wisconsin outbreak remains under investigation, the parasite—spread through contaminated fresh produce—has led to 1,562 confirmed infections in Michigan, where no specific food source has been identified. Wisconsin Case Trends … Read more