No less than the G20 countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) have raised the alarm for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a “growing threat to public health and economic growth.” In the recent G20 Summit in Hamburg, the group pledged to take concrete steps in combating AMR. The WHO on the other hand have been issuing warnings about superbugs, or …

The secret to a happier life may be as simple as being more generous. A new study by neuroeconomists from the University of Zurich discovered a link between generosity and overall happiness in life. According to Science Daily, the study found out that even thinking of being more generous towards others affects a person’s happiness. Persons who only act out …

Every Pinoy’s favorite weekend family treat is now something huge, delighting diners worldwide specially that the country’s very own Jollibee Chickenjoy is at third place in Foodbeast’s Top 10 List of Best Fast Food Fried Chicken Joints in the US. Described as the fast food chain that will take over the States because of its “bomb” fried chicken, Jollibee has once …

Palawan once again tops the list of the World’s Best Islands of 2017 by Travel and Leisure, an online travel and lifestyle site. Boracay, another beloved island in the country remains on the list, as top 3. Different island destinations all over the world were rated by readers and editors of the travel site, results of which were released on …

Millennials, the much maligned group of adults these days, have their fair share of successes. Most technology start ups would not have become anything if it were not for millennials. While most would say that those between the ages 18 to 34 and employed are earning more, a recent survey says they are spending so much on coffee. According to …

In Spain, a nap bar called Siesta & Go is taking napping to the next level. Established in the financial center of Madrid, the nap bar believes that a siesta is not only one of life’s pleasures. It also believes that it brings health benefits such as improving alertness and promoting relaxation. According to an Inquirer report, the nap bar …

In a recent breakthrough in cancer research, scientists have found two types of personalized vaccines to be “safe and effective” in initial human clinical trials. According to a Reuters report, the vaccines successfully stopped the re-occurrence of cancer in 12 out of 19 melanoma patients within 2 years of treatment. Results of the trials were published on the scientific journal …

Bb Pilipinas-International 2017 Mariel de Leon assures her fans that her preparations for the prestigious 2017 Miss International Beauty Pageant on November will not be affected by her role in “Ang Panday” as Coco Martin’s leading lady. She says that everything is about time management and scheduling. It is a fact that the Binibining Pilipinas pageants usher in acting career …

Latte art is taking Korea by storm, thanks to barista and cafe owner Lee Kang Bin. He creates, or rather recreates works of art like Van Gogh’s Starry Starry Night in a cup of coffee. He and his coffee creations have been featured internationally. Lee himself shares photos and videos of his work on Instagram. According to a Reuters report, …

Scientists studying the worst kind of skin cancer, melanoma, recently discovered a protein that was observed to regulate the spread of cancer cells from the skin to other organs. This discovery opens up possible pathways for treatment by inhibiting said protein. According to a Manila Bulletin report, scientists studied genetically engineered mice that developed human skin cancers. Their study showed …