By: Jasmine Tuaño For many Filipinos, world-class healthcare often feels out of reach, with some seeking treatment abroad for specialized medical procedures. However, The Medical City (TMC) is proving that world-class care is available right at home. As one of the country’s leading healthcare...
Dr. Michelle F. Rodriguez Consultant, Pediatric Hematology Oncology Specialist at Asian Cancer Institute | Asian Hospital and Medical Center When a family is faced with a cancer diagnosis, it is normal to go through a rollercoaster of emotions. And if it’s a child, the pain...
Osteoporosis, often called a silent disease, weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures, making it a leading cause of disability among the elderly. In the Philippines, millions are affected, particularly postmenopausal women, underscoring the need for proactive care. During the...
Do you wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and rested? Do you feel nourished, healthy, and strong? Do you make time to participate in the things you enjoy? Are you comfortable saying no? If you said yes to all of these, you are doing so well in taking care of your well-being. If...
Aging is a reality we all face, but how we experience it is largely within our control. For the longest time, we’ve accepted that growing older means wrinkles, joint pain, chronic illness, and a general decline in quality of life. But today, science tells us otherwise. Aging isn’t just...
CLINICAL MATTERS It started with Quezon City, followed by several other municipalities declaring dengue outbreaks. Perhaps it was because of the recent rains that sporadically occur even in the dry season. It doesn’t take much water to get Aedes mosquitoes to breed. Stagnant water in...
(Photo from Rep. Maan Teodoro) The Marikina City local government has launched a series of programs and initiatives for better healthcare services to Marikeños. Led by Marikina 1st District Rep. Maan Teodoro and Mayor Marcy Teodoro, the local government recently conducted medical missions in 16...
Nandy Villar Too often, families see their hard-earned savings wiped out by steep hospital bills when a loved one falls ill—sometimes even resorting to borrowing from relatives just to cover expenses. Meanwhile, healthcare costs have also surged dramatically, with inflation averaging at...
CLINICAL MATTERS Following the untimely demise of Meteor Garden actress Barbie Hsu from influenza, I got a deluge of inquiries from patients on how they could get the flu vaccine for added protection. In addition, they wanted to know what other vaccines were available for adults and what I...
“Heart disease is the number one reason we and most of our loved ones will die,” says Dr. Michael Greger, an internationally renowned physician, author, speaker, and founder of the nonprofit, science-based website NutritionFacts.org. Let’s get closer to home. According to the...
Walk into any beauty store today, and you’re met with walls of serums promising glass skin, creams that claim to reverse time, and TikTok’s latest “miracle” ingredient. It’s overwhelming. Every day people worry, “Am I doing enough for my skin?” Often, though, they’re...
Lash extensions have been around for years, but there’s a new game-changer in town—white LED lash extensions. If you’ve ever been frustrated with traditional lash glue that weakens in a few weeks or feels too heavy, this might just be the upgrade you’re looking for. Unlike...
