Lacson asks DOH: Why buy pricier equipment for coronavirus testing?

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says the US-made automated nucleic acid extractor is 'compatible' with the 'US-made PCR machine' bought by Philippine labs

Datu Puti, Silver Swan free from synthetic acetic acid – PNRI

NutriAsia says that the Datu Puti and Silver Swan brands have always been subjected to testing since 2001

FDA: 5 vinegar brands found to contain synthetic acetic acid

The Food and Drug Administration says the manufacturing facilities of the vinegar brands will be inspected to verify the findings, and those found violating its standards and rules face 'regulatory action'

Vinegar made from synthetic acetic acid has no adverse health effects – toxicologist

The Department of Health, however, prohibits the use of synthetic acetic acid in vinegar which it deems 'adulterated'

Dangerous 'laze' forms as Hawaii volcano lava reaches ocean

When the hot lava flow hits the water it produces acid fumes known as 'laze' – lava and haze

6 injured in suspected acid attack in London

Authorities say the noxious substance was sprayed during an argument between two groups

Indian woman attacked with acid for 5th time – police

The woman was first attacked in 2008 over a property dispute then in 2012 2013 March 2017 and July 2017

12 injured in suspected acid attack in London club

The police say in a statement all the injuries were non life threatening and the incident is not believed to be terrorism related

Indonesian graft investigator injured in acid attack

NGO Indonesian Corruption Watch said they suspected it was linked to Novel Baswedan s role in probing a corruption scandal that allegedly saw about 170 million pilfered from government coffers

News Briefs: March 10, 2017

Stories from across the Philippines on Friday March 10

News Briefs: March 6, 2017

Stories from across the Philippines on Monday March 6

Pakistani woman 'throws acid on boyfriend for refusing marriage'

Doctors are fighting to save Saddaqat Ali s life

Bus carrying foreign students crashes in Spain, killing 13

The students who were on a European exchange programme in the northeastern region of Catalonia came from 16 different countries

Acid leak likely from derailed Australian freight train

Authorities order a two kilometer 1 3 mile exclusion zone around the area which is about 300 kilometers east of Mount Isa and currently difficult to access due to floodwaters

Want to see an Iceland-like volcano? Visit Ijen in Indonesia

Mt Ijen in Indonesia is one of only two volcanoes in the world that emit blue flames from its crater – the other volcano is in Iceland

Malaysia Airlines says 'premature' to speculate on wreckage

Malaysia Airlines: At the moment it would be too premature for the airline to speculate on the origin of the flaperon

Investigators scramble to analyze wreckage for MH370 link

UPDATED The discovery fuel hopes in Malaysia and across the globe that one of aviation history s greatest mysteries could move closer to being solved but authorities and Malaysia Airlines warn against jumping to conclusions

Manila urged to stop street sale of poisonous substances

Chlorine and oxalic acid in granular form are repacked without proper labeling and sold by street vendors in Ilaya Sta Elena and Tabora for at least P20

Experts urge PH to pass folic acid food fortification law

Fortifying wheat flour with folic acid can potentially reduce birth defect incidence in the country

Sweet things to brighten someone's day

Add some sweetness to your daily routine with these simple suggestions to brighten your day

Tips to make brushing fun for kids

Teaching your kids proper dental hygiene is important but it can also be enjoyable Here are a few tips

Sugary foods you don't suspect are harmful to your teeth

Cavities are not just caused by lollipops sodas and the like Read this list for unsuspecting sugar culprits

Can your sweet tooth be saved?

Here are the heroes who might just come to the rescue

Dennis Trillo’s son doing fine after bus accident

Dennis former girlfriend Carlene Aguilar says 7 year old Calix sustained minor injuries

How sugar is really damaging your teeth

Got a sweet tooth? Read on to learn how your sugar intake causes cavities

IN PHOTOS: Jazz-funk act Incognito live in Manila 2014

On March 11 the popular acid jazz group took to the stage for a night of acid jazz funk and soul See images from the concert here

#PugadBaboy: Ang Punyal ni Devlino 18

Scientists decode oldest-known 'human' DNA

The feat expands knowledge of human genetics by some 300 000 years they said but also suggests the odyssey of Man s evolution may have been more convoluted than thought

Life and Style wRap: From ballet dancers to zombies

Missed a lot of stories this week? Here s the Life and Style wRap

[Science Solitaire] Mess in the lab, win a Nobel (or two)

Frederick Sanger was a chemist and he loved chemicals that he messed with life’s basic ones – DNA and proteins – and he connected us with them through brilliant understanding

Smart starts: Your child's first 1,000 days

Regarding the most crucial period in developing a child s brain and immune system

Chinese herb remedy extract linked to cancer - study

The gene signature of aristolochic acid derived from a vine known as birthwort was found in tumors from 19 upper urinary tract cancer patients from Taiwan

Entertainment wRap: Jackson trial, recovered Strad

Jackson case against AEG hard times for the Vienna Boys Choir and more