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Read about what is on the government's prevention agenda for the next decade, as set out in the 10 Year Health Plan.
Scientists warn of a "profound tragedy and monumental societal failure" as global obesity rates continue their alarming rise.
New research has shown how boys being overweight in early childhood or having chickenpox or another infectious disease in infancy may increase their risk of having chronic disease in later life.
MASLD, a liver disease linked to obesity and poor lifestyle, is rising among children. Often symptomless early on, it can ...
Although Central Visayas’ stunting rate dropped from 8.5 to 7.2 percent, there are still more than 58,000 children under five who remain stunted in the region, according to the National Nutrition ...