By Dr. Ma. Priscilla Pacifico – Ereño Consultant, Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Department of Pediatrics Asian Hospital and Medical Center We often hear the saying, "Everyone is different." This is true in every aspect of our humanity, from how we look to how we think. Our...
The Unilab Foundation, through its research and policy arm Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP), has partnered with the local government of Ormoc City to develop and implement a Universal Health Care (UHC)-aligned Primary Care Service Delivery Framework tailored for the so-called GIDA...
It has been almost six years since the world went into chaos due to the unprecedented attack of Covid-19. The pandemic left so many of us shaken and even traumatized. Losing loved ones to the dreaded disease and or getting infected and surviving yet suffering the long-term effects of the viral...
This workout session is not for the faint of heart. It’s one that will push you to the edge of your limits. Hyrox is an indoor German fitness contest created by Christian Toetzke and Moritz Fürste in 2017. It entails several one-kilometer runs, with eight variations of exercise methods to be...
Last week, several Asian countries tightened their screening procedures for incoming travelers following reports of a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India. According to the briefings, there are at least two confirmed cases (not five, as earlier reported), along with nearly 200 close contacts...
A total of 100 electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, 100 laptops, and 100 printers were turned over by the Manila City Government to its 44 health centers on Monday, Feb. 2, as part of its expanded efforts in strengthening the city 's frontline healthcare services and operational efficiency....
Malacañang said the circulating fabricated medical documents of President Marcos should be investigated by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). According to Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro, the NBI must look into the fake records even without an order...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri lauded the Senate’s third reading approval of Senate Bill No. 1513, or the Comprehensive Lupus Prevention Act. Zubiri said that the landmark measure seeks to create a national program for the prevention, monitoring, and treatment of Systemic...
Malacañang has cautioned the public over unverified claims about President Marcos ' health, reiterating that the President 's condition is not life threatening. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the circulating messages sent via Viber and email to...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Jan. 28 said it is closely monitoring the spread of Nipah virus abroad and is coordinating with Philippine airport authorities as part of its routine surveillance measures. “Handa ang ating DOH para sa Nipah virus at iba pang sakit) Our DOH is prepared...
President Marcos is recovering from diverticulitis and was advised to take a rest for the meantime, Malacañang said. The Palace issued the statement after Marcos skipped the Gawad Lingkod Bayani event in Malacañan on Wednesday, Jan. 28. "The President has recently returned from medical care and...
After years of patients asking me about the latest biohack or the most aggressive anti-aging protocol, the conversation has changed. Now, they want to know how to feel better—not just look it. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: The body is smarter than we give it credit for....
