Hair does more than frame the face—it reflects our style, confidence, hygiene, and even our overall well-being. That’s why hair loss can feel deeply personal, affecting not only appearance but also self-esteem. Fortunately, advances in modern medicine have transformed hair restoration into a...
What comes to your mind when you hear the word fiber? Fruits and vegetables? Bowel movement? Did you know that the benefits of fiber go beyond just regulating your bowel movement and easing constipation? Dietary fiber or simply fiber can only be found in plant food sources. Therefore, you will...
When more than 25,000 runners took over EDSA during the historic Galaxy Manila Marathon, they were not simply participating in one of the country 's biggest races—they were part of a movement transforming how Filipinos experience fitness, community, and active living. For the first time,...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) plans to leverage traditional folk medicine and healing practices to give the local wellness sector a more distinct Filipino identity, a move expected to further deepen its contribution to the economy. Paulo Benito Tugbang, director of the DOT Office of Product...
There is a moment in every leader’s week that nobody puts on a résumé: The meeting where you said something slightly dismissive, or the decision you made too quickly because sitting with uncertainty felt unbearable. We rarely talk about these moments because we have been taught that leadership...
Do you get that painful, burning sensation in your stomach or abdomen? Do you experience bloating, belching, or a sour taste in your mouth? You may be experiencing hyperacidity. It could get worse. Symptoms such as heartburn, a burning sensation in your chest, and acid reflux or regurgitation can...
When it comes to healthcare, the one-size-fits-all philosophy doesn’t really apply. Yes, a patient may experience the same illness as others, but the treatment needed for the healing journey may vary. This process is influenced by many things—from unique health concerns and lifestyle goals to...
Athletes need nutrition for optimal performance. Whether an individual is a professional or recreational athlete, they have one thing in common. Both need optimal nutrition to fuel them with energy, build and maintain muscle mass for strength and immunity, provide nutrients to support bodily...
By mid-morning at Townsite Elementary School in Mariveles, Bataan, the classrooms had changed their rhythm. Where lessons usually rise in the singsong of children reciting, hospital beds had been wheeled in, folding tables turned into triage stations, and a soft hum of Tagalog and English wove...
In an era where aesthetic treatments are widely accessible but not always medically supervised, Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) sets a new standard with its newest Skin and Laser services offered at the Aesthetics Center, providing advanced, medical-grade skin care solutions within a safe hospital...
After the topical copper peptide wave hit Manila, the next frontier has quietly arrived: GHK-Cu in injectable form, marketed as a “peptide pen” by overseas longevity sites and resold by local importers. The pitch is simple. If a serum gives modest results, surely a subcutaneous injection would...
Last May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus declared the ongoing epidemic of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). At the time of the declaration, eight cases...
