The inclusion and bolstering of dental health initiatives in the 2026 budget is not a minor detail; it's a meaningful step toward holistic healthcare. For too long, dental care has been treated as a secondary concern, often out of reach for millions of Filipinos due to cost and accessibility. This has led to widespread oral health issues that impact overall well-being, nutrition, children's school attendance, and even adults' employability.

The specific allocation for dental health outreach programs signals a shift in understanding. It recognizes that:

Kamunggay: Ang "Secret Weapon" Para Sa Mabuting Kalusugan Na Nasa Bakuran Mo Lang

Kumusta, mga kapwa Pilipino!

Alam n'yo ba na habang tayo'y abalang-abala sa paghahanap ng "instant" at "maginhawa" na pagkain, may isang superhero na gulay na literal na tumutubo sa ating mga bakuran, kalye, at bukid — nang walang tigil, sa init man o ulan, buong taon?

Ito ang Kamunggay (o Moringa), ang dahong hindi lang pang-sinabawang gulay, kundi isang likas na multivitamin.

Tiny Worm Teeth: When America Believed Cavities Were Alive

Long before electricity lit homes or science explained disease, early Americans inherited an old belief that tooth pain came from tiny worms living inside the teeth. This idea, carried across oceans from Europe and the ancient world, shaped how people in the United States understood dental suffering for generations.

In colonial towns and frontier settlements, a throbbing tooth was not just decay—it was invasion.

Your Holiday Smile & Health Guide: Navigating Jaw Pain This Christmas

This the season for feasting, treats, and joyous gatherings—but for many, it’s also a season of unexpected aches. While indulging in festive favorites, it’s not uncommon to experience jaw soreness, especially after crunching through hard candies, nuts, toffee, or crusty holiday baked goods.

Pub or Pals? Rethinking How Aussie Men Manage Stress

You’ve had a week of it. The deadlines are relentless, the inbox won’t quit, and the never-ending to-do list is tapping its foot. For countless Australian men, the instinctive response to this grind is to grab a cold one. A quiet beer after work becomes a ritual of release. A few rounds with mates on the weekend feels like the pressure valve finally blowing.