In the Philippines, heart disease remains the leading cause of death, claiming nearly 1 in 5 Filipino lives, which amounts to an average of 317 deaths every day, according to 2024 Department of Health data. The Philippine Heart Association also indicates that nearly half of these deaths occur as...
We Filipinos are literally losing sleep over our health, and it’s making us gain weight. Recent research reveals that the Philippines now ranks first in Southeast Asia and fourth globally for sleep deprivation, with 56 percent of us experiencing chronic sleep problems. We’re averaging just 6.3...
Living at a time when information is just one click away, we get bombarded with an overwhelming amount of health recommendations. It gets so confusing because a lot of this information is not even scientifically sound or evidence-based. The problem lies in the detrimental effects on our overall...
Not long ago, we admitted an elderly man who had a laundry list of medications which the medical resident (a doctor training to become an internist) on duty faithfully reproduced on the admitting orders so that he could continue taking them while he was confined in the hospital. A few hours later,...
Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health), through AC Health Pharma, has forged a strategic partnership with one of the largest pharmacy groups in Asia, Sugi Holdings, to bring Japan’s high-quality and novel pharmacy products to the Philippines. In a statement, AC Health noted that Sugi Holdings...
The culture of bathing in Japan has transcended the required utility of hygiene, into a social experience that espouses tranquility and a soul-deep wellbeing. Grand resorts have been dedicated to the art of omotenashi or hospitality as an artform - and at the heart of its service, is the bathhouse....
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20, that health certificates issued in the city will now be valid for one year, replacing the previous policy under which all certificates expired on Dec. 31 of the year they were issued. Domagoso made the move following his...
Beyond medicine, it is the care that provides comfort and empowerment, which genuinely makes a difference when health is most vulnerable. At the heart of every patient’s desire for quality care is the need to feel respected and understood. When health and individual concerns are met with genuine...
Chummy Baby, the newest baby care brand designed with love and backed by science, officially marked its launch with a delightful celebration dedicated to Filipino moms and their little ones. Held in partnership with parenting content creator Mommy Nish, the event gathered real moms, adorable...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya announced on Monday that 7,978 Bacolod Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP) cards were undistributed during the term of former Mayor Albee Benitez. In a press briefing, Gasataya expressed concern over the unreleased cards that cost the city P120 each to print....
When international pharmaceutical giants invest in Filipino medical education, it signals both confidence in the local market and commitment to elevating Philippine healthcare standards. The collaboration between Vanguard Aesthetics and Merz Pharmaceuticals to bring Dr. Nabil Fakih to Manila...
Self-care is crucial to a person’s general health and well-being. Engaging in self-care is not being selfish. It is a proactive and healthy approach to promote a healthy physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health through a wide range of activities that are suited to an individual’s needs...
