Doctors Warn of Link Between Chemicals in Plastic Food Containers and Preterm Births
Title: Study funded by NIH links phthalates to rise in preterm births; experts call for regulation Date: [Insert Date] Byline: [Insert Author Name] A groundbreaking.....»»
Study: Association Found Between Chemicals Used in Plastics and an Increase in Premature Births
Title: Study Links Phthalates in Plastic to Thousands of Premature Births Annually Date: [Insert Date] Source: The Daily Guardian A recent study published in Lancet.....»»
Santo Niño Fiestas Urged to Do Without Single-Use Plastic Banderitas
Quezon City. A group advocating for a zero waste and toxics-free society has again appealed to communities across the country that are about to celebrate the highly popular feast of Santo Niño to refrain from hanging single-use plastic banderitas, as well as plastic tarpaulins, to cut down on plastic consumption and garbage. In a statement […].....»»
Lab-grown proteins, edible containers, and other food innovations we’ll eat in 2024
San Miguel Foods Culinary Center recently presented “Food Forward: A Taste of 2024 Food Trends” hosted by Paolo Abrera and chef Llena Tan-Arcenas, who saw these trends at the 2023 Thailand Food Expo, as well as from SMFCC’s research and observations......»»
Plastics Found on Everyday Products Could Be Causing a Rise in Premature Births, Study Suggests
Title: Study Suggests Phthalates Found in Everyday Products Linked to Rise in Premature Births In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health,.....»»
NoKor sent 7K containers of munitions to Russia
NoKor sent 7K containers of munitions to Russia.....»»
Asian Study Reveals Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Found in Personal Care Products from the Philippines
In a press briefing in time for the observance of World Consumer Rights Month, BAN Toxics, a chemical and waste management NGO, discloses the findings of recent laboratory testing indicating the presence of parabens, triclosan, and triclocarban, classified as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), in personal care products sold in the country. The result underscores potential health risks for.....»»
LTO: Plastic drivers’ licenses delayed anew due to paper work issues
MANILA, Philippines — The promised plastic cards for driver’s licenses are facing delays, as they still need to overcome technical hurdles before becoming available to the public, Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief Atty. Vigor Mendoza II said on Monday. The LTO said earlier that the Philippine Society of Medicine for Drivers donated four million plastic.....»»
Chemicals in counterfeit, fake fragrances may pose health risks
Chemicals in counterfeit, fake fragrances may pose health risks.....»»
CDC says there is no link between cardiac arrest and COVID vaccines in young people – The Daily Guardian
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released new data regarding the link between the COVID-19 vaccine and sudden cardiac death in.....»»
Converting ponds to salt farms threatens mangrove restoration, conservationists warn
As the government seeks to revitalize the country's struggling salt industry, conservationists warn that allowing abandoned, undeveloped, and underutilized (AUU) fishponds to be converted into salt farms risks exacerbating the degradation of mangroves......»»
World paid little attention to Sudan s war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger
World paid little attention to Sudan s war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger.....»»
Sneezing already? Doctors report unusually high levels of patients with severe allergies before spring
As allergy season arrives early for many Americans this year, doctors are noticing a significant increase in allergy-related patient complaints in the Midwest and East.....»»
Waikato MoU reinforces Govt s commitment to increase NZ doctors
The Government has taken an important step forward in addressing a critical shortage of New Zealand-trained doctors, with today's signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for a third medical school, Minister of Health Dr Shane Reti has announced. "Today's signing by the Ministry of Health and the University of Waikato is a big step forward," Dr Reti says."The Ministry.....»»
Jollibee, Republic Cement tie up for plastic waste co-processing
Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. is beefing up its sustainability initiatives as it teams up with Republic Cement to address plastic packaging waste through co-processing......»»
New Research Shows Link Between Food Environment and Heart Failure Risk
A recent study by the American Heart Association has found that living close to fast-food restaurants could increase the risk of heart failure. The study,.....»»
Seniors can buy OTC drugs without prescription, FDA says
Senior citizens can get their 20 percent discount on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins, and food supplements without needing a prescription from their doctors, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This clarification was issued in FDA Advisory No. 2024-0429, signed by FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate, and aimed at drug outlets, hospital pharmacies,.....»»
EDITORIAL - Finally, plastic license cards
It says a lot about the quality of governance and ease of doing business in this country that it takes forever just to obtain a plastic driver’s license card......»»
Cemex, Liwayway partner for sustainable plastic waste management
Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc., through Cemex’s Regenera waste management solutions, and snack foods giant Liwayway Marketing Corp. have teamed up for better management of plastic waste......»»
Plastic makes up 90% of Manila Bay litter — monitoring survey
Around 90% of the 12 million pieces of marine litter collected from Manila Bay's coastline were plastic, a new study revealed, highlighting the urgent need for stricter policy implementation and an integrated marine waste management plan. .....»»
LTO: Release of plastic license cards starts today
The Land Transportation Office will start today the nationwide distribution of plastic driver’s license cards, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II announced yesterday......»»