Last week, I watched a CEO in Ortigas break down during our coffee meeting—not from any corporate crisis or market meltdown, but from sheer exhaustion. “I don’t understand,” he said, stirring his third espresso of the morning. “I’m doing everything right—hitting targets, pushing...
Have you been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid gland or hypothyroidism? Have you been experiencing fatigue, weight gain, constipation, depression, dry skin, hair loss, heavy and irregular menstrual period, or intolerance to cold? The small butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck area, known...
When I was a medical student at the Philippine General Hospital, we had to think long and hard about what tests we ordered for patients. Aside from the expense, there was limited information you could get with each test, and you had to explain your rationale for doing the test, or you would get...
The Manila city government formally opened its newly-built two-story Valeriano Fugoso Health Center in Sta. Cruz, Manila on Tuesday, Sept. 23, as it continues to increase the number of health facilities in the Capital City and further improve its healthcare capabilities. Manila Mayor Francisco...
Access to good nutrition should be a right, not a privilege. But for many Filipinos, getting affordable, nutritious food remains a daily struggle. That’s why Birch Tree Fortified is taking action with the launch of its Nutrition Mission, a nationwide campaign to serve 1 million milk servings to...
On September 6, 2025, thousands of Filipinos came together to celebrate Himbing Nation—a one-of-a-kind festival dedicated to rest and wellness. A Festival of Wellness and Rest Guests experienced a variety of interactive wellness booths and activities that encouraged better sleep and relaxation....
For decades, Eye Mo has been the trusted name in eye care for Filipino families — synonymous with quick relief from eye irritation. Today, Eye Mo the iconic brand turns a new page as it proudly unveils its refreshed packaging: fresh, modern, nature-inspired, and globally unified — while staying...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, September 22, said it has placed student health, safety, and inclusive learning at the heart of its proposed 2026 budget. Highlighting both recent achievements and future goals under the administration of President Marcos, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the Philippines, responsible for nearly 19% of total deaths in 2024, with about 13 Filipinos dying every hour from conditions like ischaemic heart disease and stroke. While common risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, poor diet, and...
The human heart wants what it sees in the mirror, and science is finally catching up to explain why. Over 85 percent of aesthetic decisions stem from emotion rather than logic, according to recent psychological research, with patients primarily seeking to align their outer appearance with their...
Are you tossing and turning in bed at night, unable to blissfully fall asleep? You are not alone. Resmed’s 2025 Global Sleep Survey, spanning 13 countries with over 30,000 survey respondents, revealed a world struggling with poor sleep. The fifth global survey conducted by Resmed showed that even...
Government agencies must reject greenwashing attempts of tobacco companies and other health-harming industries, public health advocacy group HealthJustice Philippines said on Saturday, Sept. 20, during the observance of the International Coastal Cleanup Day. Based on several studies, at least 4.5...
