Most people talk about the physical toll of caregiving. Almost nobody talks about the moment you reach for the feeling you used to have for this person and find something flat where it used to be. Peer-reviewed research has a name for that, and for everything that follows.
After 14 years of research and global advocacy, PCOS is now officially called PMOS. Experts say the new name better explains the condition beyond ovarian cysts.
Antimicrobial resistance or AMR is becoming a growing global health concern as bacteria and other microbes evolve resistance to medicines. Experts warn that misuse of antibiotics in healthcare, agriculture, and food systems may accelerate the rise of dangerous superbugs.
The Philippine College of Chest Physicians has formally warned the public against unregistered "lung support" supplements, citing no scientific evidence of therapeutic benefit and significant risks including heavy metal contamination. APMARGIN examines the data.
The 2026 Ligtas Tigdas campaign aimed to vaccinate children across Mindanao against measles and rubella. Now APMARGIN, commissioned by DOH and US CDC, is training field teams to find out how many children were actually reached and why some were not.
The 2023 National Nutrition Survey shows 23.6% of Filipino children under five are stunted. What happens in the first 1,000 days of life cannot be undone. APMARGIN examines what the data reveals about hunger, nutrition, and the cost of getting this wrong.
False health claims online are no longer background noise. In the Philippines, misinformation is now directly affecting how people respond to disease outbreaks, whether they get vaccinated, and how much they trust public health institutions. Here is what the data shows and what programs need to do about it.
Teenage pregnancy is declining among older teens but rising among younger girls. Here is what the latest data shows.
Coffee is widely consumed worldwide. Large population studies suggest that moderate intake may be associated with lower cardiovascular and overall mortality risk when consumed without excessive sugar or additives.
Large brain imaging and cohort studies show measurable associations between high recreational screen time and changes in brain structure, sleep patterns, and emotional health in children. The evidence supports moderation rather than elimination.