Newsletter: Heart Health at a Cellular Level: What Filipinos Miss about the Mitochondria

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Cardiovascular disease has become one of the Asia's most pressing health challenges. A study revealed that this region accounted for 61.3% of global cardiovascular mortality, and a disease burden that exceeds the global average by 8.3%. In the Philippines, ischaemic heart diseases remain the top cause of death with 100,958 cases, taking up 19.8 percent of total deaths in the country in 20251. Despite the fall in cardiovascular disease death rates over time, the overall burden continues to grow, driven by ageing populations and changing lifestyles.

Newsletter: Ateneo-led scientists invent artificial brain to predict heart health

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Danika Geronimo, Ateneo Research Communications

Cardiovascular disease is becoming increasingly common in young people aged 20 to 29, according to the World Health Organization, due to the rise in metabolic conditions such as obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes among young populations worldwide.

Newsletter: Foundations of Heart Health in the Philippines – Nutrition, Movement and Mindfulness

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We live in an era powered by information, with scientific breakthroughs, advancing technology, rising awareness, and economic progress shaping the way we live and care for ourselves. As access to healthcare improves and health related conversations become more mainstream, one would assume this would translate into fewer health issues. Yet, ironically, cardiovascular health continues to pose a significant challenge and remains the leading cause of death in the Philippines, accounting for nearly one in five deaths in 2024 according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).