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Women's Month: Anne Curtis raises over P1M, matches amount to donate to UNICEF

Host-actress Anne Curtis has managed to raise over P2 million for proceeds that will assist Filipino children who are victims of abuse, violence, and exploitation.
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Colon cancer: Signs, LA Tenorio's diagnosis, disease also affected Chadwick Boseman, Cory Aquino

With a growing attention toward the disease, here's a quick explainer about colon cancer and its symptoms, risks, and the necessary screening to detect it.
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All hormonal contraceptives increase breast cancer risk — study

All hormonal contraceptives carry a slightly increased risk of breast cancer, including the increasingly popular progestogen-only pills, according to a study published on Tuesday.
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WHO sees COVID-19 posing similar threat to flu this year

The COVID-19 pandemic could settle down this year to a point where it poses a threat similar to flu, the World Health Organization said Friday.
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Dengue treatment advances in animal trials

A new dengue treatment that could become the first to prevent and treat the virus has proven effective in initial trials in monkeys, according to new research.
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Plan B in action: Four ways life insurance can benefit your family

National Integrated Cancer Control Act: Providing care and cure for cancer (Part 1)

Taking 100 megapixel shots of life

Promising a better tomorrow for animals

Body Positivity advocate Mia Rieza on battling obesity

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