The Marcos Jr. administration will borrow $509.24 million (about P28.7 billion) from the World Bank to enhance health services in rural areas. World Bank documents showed that the Washington-based multilateral lender's board is expected to approve the Philippines Health System Resilience Project on...
The Medical City launched a comprehensive brain health initiative called “Your Mind Matters: Guiding You to Better Brain Health.” Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines. According to the Stroke Society of the Philippines, it is the second leading cause of...
The Medical City and La Vista formally open Community Clinic. The Medical City Ortigas (TMCO) and La Vista Homeowners' Association, Inc. (LVHAI) officially opened the doors of The Medical City Community Clinic - La Vista in Quezon City on September 28. The collaboration aims to improve access...
A person’s hair has a vital role in shaping an individual’s appearance and often serves as a symbol of confidence, identity, and self-expression. Despite having differences in hairstyles, needs, and grooming, people have one common problem when it comes to hair — hair loss. This condition...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) can afford to lower its members' mandatory contribution thanks to the huge chunk of unutilized funds that it has accumulated over the years. Citing figures from the Department of Finance (DOF)...
In the age of social media, where people’s screens are constantly flooded with exciting food and travel photos, the allure of food tripping and travel is undeniable. But, amidst the excitement, it’s crucial to remember the unsung hero behind every enjoyable experience: the gut. With 70% of your...
Dr. Edsel Salvana (Photo PhilDev | Facebook) Known as a regular health columnist for Manila Bulletin Lifestyle , Dr. Edsel Salvana is no stranger to sharing the latest information when it comes to news about Covid-19, mpox, and other infectious diseases. Recently, Dr. Salvana received the...
Illustration from Freepik The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is on the cusp of a major demographic shift. By 2050, the number of elderly people—those aged 60 and above—is expected to nearly double to 1.2 billion. This group is commonly called the "Silver Tsunami” and will constitute about...
Even as mpox clade 1b takes center stage from Covid-19, new SARS-CoV-2 variants are constantly being generated as it continues to circulate in the community. It is expected that Covid-19 will eventually settle into a seasonal pattern, although new novel lineages can cause spikes in cases at any...
“You will go to the grave at a ripe old age, like a sheaf of grain harvested at the proper time!” – Job 5:26 The body ages every second. Aging is something that is inevitable. It precedes death. I don’t know about you but I prefer to be able to walk, have a sharp mind, and feel well...
In the quest for youthful skin, biostimulators have emerged as a popular solution. Among the most talked-about options in the Philippines are Sculptra, Aesthefill, and Ultracol. Although they share the common goal of rejuvenating tired skin, they each possess unique characteristics. Here, we delve...
The United States, Japan and Korea are contributing a total of P1.6 billion in a span of five years to help the Philippines improve the health services being offered in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Japan...
