Building a total of 349 specialty centers is among the goals of President Marcos before his term ends in 2028. Marcos revealed the plan during his visit to the Brain and Spine Center of the Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC) in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan on Friday, May 15. "As of now, we are...
House Deputy Majority Leader Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas is calling for the urgent passage of two pet measures that are designed to curb the so-called "brain drain" in the public healthcare sector. “Filipino health workers are among the most sought-after in the world because of their...
Barry Caldwell, an animation veteran who worked on classic shows like "Animaniacs," "Pinky and the Brain," and the movie "Osmosis Jones," has passed away. He was 68. News of his passing was revealed by fellow animator Paul Dini ("Tiny Toon Adventures" and "Batman: The Animated Series). "Barry...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Tuesday, Sept. 17, expressed concern about the increasing number of Filipino information and communications technology (ICT) professionals leaving the country for better opportunities. (Photo from Unsplash) DICT Assistant...
Tom Sizemore (Instagram) The family of Hollywood star Tom Sizemore is now deciding "end of life matters" following updates from doctors. The full statement issued by Charles Lago, Sizemore's manager, on Feb. 27: “Today, Monday February 27, 2023 doctors at St Joseph’s Hospital Burbank updated...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL DR. JUN YNARES February is the month of love, so we decided to digress from the pressing issues of the day and write a piece about matters of the heart – or is it of the brain? Loving and being loved is at the top of most – if not all – people’s list of the things that...
Vice President Sara Duterte’s trip to Negros Occidental on Monday, Jan. 23, enabled her to help two patients, who are both suffering from serious medical conditions. Vice President Sara Duterte visits one-year-old Adezequel Ramirez, who has a cleft palate, in Talisay City on Monday, Jan. 23,...
Actor kyle Echarri took to social media recently to urge fans to pray for her beloved sister. Apparently, the young girl was diagnosed with brain tumor. Posting several photos of them together, he wrote: "My baby sister Bella has been my world since the day she was born. "Just yesterday I was told...
Authored by Dr. Rosemarylin L. Or, MD, FPNA This question might make one pause to ponder. All of these tumors are found in the brain, and, in some cases, the spine. Shouldn’t they be expected to behave in a categorical manner? But brain tumors are seen to appear in a variety of shapes and sizes...
"This is a really challenging time for our family." The eldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, Rumer Willis, posted a few minutes ago on her Instagram account that her father is going through some health issues. Bruce Willis with daughter Rumer "To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family...
Your gut-brain connection For once in your life, you most probably have experienced diarrhea or constipation during a very stressful life event. Have you ever wondered how a situation that involves your mental state and brain could also affect your digestive tract? What does your anxiety have to do...
Oops, don't forget! Currently, 35.6 million individuals worldwide have dementia and that the number will nearly double every 20 years, with majority living in developing countries. Thinking abilities naturally and gradually decline with age. Maybe you have noticed your parents or grandparents are...
