The use of dietary supplements and the marketing of these products have ballooned globally in the last two decades. Unfortunately, the development and marketing of these products are not as strictly regulated compared to prescription drugs. This raises concerns as to their safety and...
CLINICAL MATTERS When legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home under mysterious circumstances, there were many theories as to what had happened. One of the last things people expected was that a little-known virus named Hantavirus was...
In a powerful display of unity, inclusivity, and advocacy, Happy Walk 2025 successfully gathered thousands of individuals with Down Syndrome, their families, and supporters across the country on March 30, 2025. The nationwide event, hosted by SM Cares in partnership with the Down Syndrome...
Sample dental X-rays or dental panoramic radiographs (DPRs) as seen by the YOLO 11n deep learning model, which is able to identify tooth structures with up to 98.2% accuracy. (Credit: Pei-Yi Wu et al., 2025) Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gained a notorious reputation in specific fields...
MPH's Makati Medical Center Metro Pacific Health Corp. (MPH), the Philippines’ largest hospital group and a subsidiary of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), is looking to acquire four or more hospitals this year. In an interview, MPH Vice Chairman and President...
At exactly 4:30 a.m. on March 30, long before the rest of Metro Manila even hit snooze on their alarms, a powerful force took over the city’s quiet streets: hundreds of women—of all shapes, ages, and backgrounds—gathered for the All Women’s Run. But this wasn’t just any fun...
Technological advances can both be a blessing and a curse. I grew up having to go through an operator just to make long-distance calls from Mindanao to my relatives in Luzon. We had to rewind Betamax tapes if we wanted to rewatch a movie. Some people reading this may be unable to relate to...
CLINICAL MATTERS Last week, I was invited to give a talk at a public health convention hosted by the Health Sciences Society of Ateneo entitled, “Public Health Convention 2025: To Health and Beyond.” The overall theme was “Navigating Spectrums: The Philippine Public Health...
Cetaphil and Mercury Drug executives, along with Cetaphil ambassador Bianca Gonzalez, come together to celebrate the launch of the Cetaphil Mobile SkinLabs Truck. Mercury Drug has been a trusted name in healthcare for eight decades, providing Filipinos with reliable access to essential...
Just after her recent stunning runway walk for the “Bench Body of Work” fashion show, Sunshine Cruz reveals how she was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. “It’s been a real roller coaster these past months,” shares the actress through an Instagram...
ZAMBOANGA CITY —The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) Regional Office IX and Ciudad Medical Zamboanga (CMZ) formalized an accreditation agreement on March 10 recognizing CMZ as the region’s first PhilHealth Z-Benefit Provider for Kidney Transplantation in 2025. CMZ and PhilHealth...
By Jasmine Tuaño Dr. Zee Ying Kiat with media attendees during the roundtable discussion in New World Hotel. Colorectal cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in the Philippines, yet many people remain unaware of its risks, early warning signs, and how it can be prevented. While...
