Day: August 6, 2025

Free Lecture Series: “A Filipino Journey in Science and Medicine” with 2024 Pamana ng Pilipino Awardee Dr. Melvin Sanicas

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Vienna, Austria — The public is invited to register for a compelling lecture hosted by PACES: “A Filipino Journey in Science and Medicine: Reflections on Two Decades of Discovery, Innovation, and Impact,” featuring Dr. Melvin Sanicas, 2024 Pamana ng Pilipino Presidential Awardee and Global Medical Affairs Vaccine Lead at Bavarian Nordic, based in Zurich. The lecture will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Philippine Embassy in Vienna (Donaustrasse 11, 1220 Vienna). Dr. Sanicas will share his insights from two decades at the intersection…

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Study reveals: Just 10 grams less sugar per day can prolong life

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Our diet has a greater impact on our health than many people think, and sugar plays a crucial role in this. Excessive sugar consumption can not only increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer but also cause us to age faster. But there is good news: according to a study by the University of California, San Francisco, reducing sugar intake by just 10 grams per day could significantly increase life expectancy. The dangerous sugar trap Sugar is a hidden ingredient in many foods. Whether in soft drinks, ready meals,…

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Exercise or eat less? What keeps us healthier

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More than a billion people worldwide are obese. The causes are considered to be excessive calorie intake and too little exercise. But which is more important? Many people are severely overweight. So many people worldwide are affected that experts even refer to it as a global epidemic. According to a study by researchers at Duke University (North Carolina, US), this is mainly due to excessive calorie intake. Lack of exercise plays a relatively minor role. But there are still uncertainties. The team led by Amanda McGrosky and Amy Luke evaluated…

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