There is a point in the day when everything feels too loud. Messages come in, plans shift, and the body carries more than it should. For Henny Angelica Dee, that feeling was what led her to the mat. She first tried Pilates and yoga in 2022, drawn not by trend but by how it made her feel. “While I...
Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) continues to strengthen its commitment to excellence by consistently improving care for both local and international patients. The hospital upholds its long-standing accreditation from the Department of Tourism (DOT), highlighting its commitment to providing quality,...
The Philippine Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (PCPI), the country’s largest association of Filipino‑owned pharmaceutical companies, has called on the Government to adopt policies that will strengthen and support the local pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, stressing that a robust...
You can usually tell when a patient has good news before they even sit down. Mine walked in last week, practically floating, 25 pounds lighter, in a blazer she said had been waiting in her closet since 2019. Then she caught her reflection in my exam mirror, and the smile faded. “Doc, be...
Dieting has always been a trend. It just evolves according to what is the most popular for a period of time until a new one comes out. Why do people go on a diet? Primarily, to lose weight, while others need to undergo diet restrictions due to a diagnosed medical condition. Have you undergone a...
One of the things I like best about the practice of medicine is talking to people and getting to know their life stories. Patients tend to treat their doctor like they would their priest-confessor because they know we are sworn to confidentiality, with few exceptions. Medicine, particularly...
The Supreme Court (SC) asked President Marcos to comment in 10 days on a petition to compel him to submit himself to physical and mental health examinations. The examinations sought from the President included a hair follicle test to determine a habitual or long-term illegal drug use. The...
Many of our warm-weather staples come with a hidden footprint: plastics that linger far longer than the products they hold, ingredients sourced without care, and small habits that quietly add to our environmental impact. Recognizing this, more beauty brands are making thoughtful changes to reduce...
As conversations around sustainability continue to grow, many consumers are becoming more intentional in their everyday choices, from the products they use to the impact they leave behind. But for some, the shift toward greener living can still feel overwhelming, often perceived as expensive,...
Centro Escolar University School of Optometry in partnership with ZEISS will officially open the CEU–ZEISS Vision Analysis Center on April 22, 2026. This milestone marks a significant step forward in optometric education, clinical practice, and patient care in the Philippines, reflecting ZEISS’...
The City Government of Pasig, Rizal Medical Center (RizalMed), and The Medical City (TMC) have formalized a partnership to strengthen organ donation efforts through the launch of the Pasig Alliance for Organ Donation and Sharing (PAODS), a citywide collaborative program aimed at improving access to...
A patient came in last month, 32, newly engaged, wedding in six months. She had her phone out before she even sat down—a running scroll of saved TikToks, each one a different treatment she’d convinced herself she needed. She looked at me and said, “Doc, which one is the most worth it?” I...
