A new study shows the odds of surviving breast cancer are improved not only because treatments are more effective, but also as a result of smaller tumors.

Pouring over 25 years of cancer records nationwide, researchers conclude smaller tumor sizes account for 61 percent of the improvement in breast cancer survival

In a startling disclosure, Health Secretary, Francisco Duque, reveals that almost 6,000 doctors in the Philippines are studying to become nurses only to find well-paying jobs abroad.

Duque also confirms that it's a significant rise from the last year's figure of 2000 doctors who went abroad

A nationwide survey of more than 10,000 adolescents revealed 44-percent of girls and 62-percent of boys admit they have participated in strength training - some, however, are looking for quicker results.

The study, to appear in the August issue of the journal Pediatrics, finds 8-percent of girls and 12-percent of boys have used supplements to improve their appearance, muscle mass or strength

According to data from The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), media messages on preventing drug and alcohol use have a significant effect on teen substance abuse.

While 10.3 percent of youths who reported seeing or hearing media prevention messages in the past year admitted to binge drinking in the past month, 12.5 percent of youth not exposed to prevention messages engaged in binge drinking

According to data from The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), media messages on preventing drug and alcohol use have a significant effect on teen substance abuse.

While 10.3 percent of youths who reported seeing or hearing media prevention messages in the past year admitted to binge drinking in the past month, 12.5 percent of youth not exposed to prevention messages engaged in binge drinking