Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan (Yamsuan's Facebook) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan is proposing a measure in the House of Representatives that seeks to institutionalize a standard health...
TAKE THE SHOT Always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to warding off infectious diseases (Photo Freepik) Sometimes it’s surprising to see how even in this day and age where verifiable information is readily available at the end of our fingertips; there can still be doubts or...
Acne vulgaris, a common yet often distressing skin condition, affects millions globally. While the quest for effective treatments continues, recent research has spotlighted the promising benefits of oral probiotics in managing acne severity. Let’s delve into the potential of oral probiotics to...
What comes to your mind when the word vegetarian comes up? Salads, healthy, inadequate protein, not filling and unsatisfying, unpalatable? Did you know thatOctober is not only breast cancer awareness month but also vegetarian awareness month? I find this fitting because plant-based...
CLINICAL MATTERS One of the most common questions that I get in clinic from patients is, “Doc, what can I take to boost my immune system?” The intent of the question is to ask for supplements which can benefit the immune response and ward off illnesses. Lay people expect that, aside from their...
Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar's office) Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar filed two measures in the House of Representatives aimed at addressing the worsening mental health...
By Dr. Maria Madeline Mallillin Psychiatrist and Head Mind Wellness Center – Asian Brain Institute | Asian Hospital and Medical Center It’s late, and you can’t sleep. You're on edge, worried about failing your big presentation tomorrow, with many “what ifs” running through your mind....
The Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), joined countries worldwide in celebrating Global Handwashing Day on Tuesday, Oct. 15. (DepEd / file photo) This year's theme, "Why Are Clean Hands Important?" emphasized the crucial role of proper hand...
DAGUPAN CITY – The Departments of Health and Education are ready to vaccinate 165,000 school children from Grades 1 to 7 in all public schools all over the Ilocos or Region 1 under the Bakuna Eskwela immunization program. THE Departments of Health and Education explain the Bakuna Eskwela...
Illustration from Freepik When it’s that time of the month, it can be tempting to skip workouts and lounge on the couch. Don’t give in, by staying active during your period you can alleviate symptoms, improve your mood, and boost your overall wellbeing. Here are six tips from Santé Moments...
From left: Jason Jalandoni – Chief Business Development Officer- Medicare Plus Inc. , JayJay Viray – Chief Executive Officer-Medicare Plus Inc. , Rommel Francisco F. Marbil- Chief of the Philippine National Police , Benjamin D. Santos-Chairman- Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund Inc....
For many Filipinos, the promise of Universal Health Care (UHC) represents a future where access to quality health care services is no longer a privilege but a guaranteed right. Since the enactment of the Universal Health Care Act in 2019, the country has made significant strides, including the...
