Published Mar 9, 2026 12:05 am | Updated Mar 8, 2026 03:27 pm A recent report, citing findings from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), offers a sobering reminder about the fragile state of economic security for many Filipino families. While the country has made measurable progress in reducing poverty in recent years, the report warns … Read more
Nearly all the world’s 10.6 million children experiencing serious health-related suffering (SHS) live in low- and middle-income countries with little to no access to palliative care specialized care for their illness, according to a comprehensive new report published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. The study defines SHS as physical, psychological, social or spiritual … Read more
The majority (57.5 percent) of commercially insured patients had at least one chronic condition in 2024. The average allowed amount for a patient with no chronic conditions was $1,590, while the average allowed amount for a patient with one chronic condition was nearly double ($3,039). Of 44 common chronic conditions studied, hyperlipidemia, or high cholesterol, … Read more
The World Bank Group is working with countries to create the conditions for progress, opportunity, and… The post IDA: Supporting Recovery & Building Resilience appeared first on Archynetys. Source link
AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed appreciation of the report on a sharp decline in food poverty in the country in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025. The latest Tugon ng Masa (TNM) Survey by OCTA Research showed Filipino families’ self-rated food poverty dropping to 30 percent from 49 percent in Q3. The 19-percent … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Secretary-General of the National Commission on Tobacco Control (YLKI) and the chair of the Empowered Consumer Forum Indonesia, Tulus Abadi, said that the average Indonesian in cities and villages allocates 10 to 11 percent of their total expenditure for cigarette purchases. “The budget is much higher than those allotted for food purchases, … Read more
Title/Heading Summary/Key Point Additional Details Introduction: Hong Kong’s Contrasts Hong Kong presents a stark contrast between its powerful economy and the existence… The post People Living in Cages: Perspective & Gratitude appeared first on Archyworldys. Source link
Growing up poor may leave a lasting biological imprint, increasing the odds of frailty decades later—evidence from nearly 80,000 adults across 29 countries underscores the lifelong toll of early deprivation. Study: Growing up in poverty, growing old in frailty: the life course shaping of health in the United States, England and Europe—a prospective and retrospective … Read more
Brazilian Toddlers’ Adherence too 24-Hour movement Guidelines: A Concerning trend Published November 7, 2024 A new study reveals that a minority of low-income Brazilian toddlers meet the World health Institution’s recommended guidelines for physical activity, screen time, and sleep duration, highlighting a need for targeted interventions. The Movement Matters: Early Childhood Health in focus Ensuring … Read more
A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) uncovered higher rates of heart disease and worse heart health affecting adults living in rural communities compared to urban areas and the factors that likely drive these differences. They found adults living in rural areas were more likely than those living in large cities … Read more