House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has thanked on Monday, June 24 the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Department of Health (DOH) for approving his request for...
Photo from Unsplash The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal Industry on Friday, June 21, confirmed the Philippines’ first case of human-transmissible Q fever. The infection was detected in some goats imported from the United States, which were brought to a government breeding farm in...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Friday, June 21, announced the approval of an increase in its coverage for hemodialysis treatments to P4,000 per session, up from the current P2,600 per session. The hemodialysis coverage increase was approved during a regular meeting of...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has allotted P387 million to the Department of Health for its medical vehicles. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman approved the issuance of authority to purchase motor vehicles (APMV), permitting the procurement of 141 units of motor vehicles,...
Nonprofit, science-based website NutritianFacts.org founder Dr. Michael Greger, who is also known as an internationally recognized physician, author and speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues, once said, “A life without memories is not much of a life. Whether those memories...
One drink that is gaining considerable attention for its potential health benefits is water infused with chlorophyll and chia seeds. As health-conscious individuals in the Philippines and around the globe seek new ways to enhance their daily hydration routines, this vibrant green beverage is making...
Photo shows (L-R): Head – AIM School of Executive Education and Lifelong Learning Prof. Alberto G. Mateo, Jr., AIM President and Dean Dr. Jikyeong Kang, Vivant CEO Arlo G. Sarmiento and Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Officer – Vivant Corporation Carmela N. Franco...
One doesn’t need capes or superpowers to be a hero; sometimes, you can just run for a cause. The UP Red Cross Youth invites everyone to the “Blood Line: The UP Red Cross Youth Fun Run” set to happen on June 30, 2024, at the UP Diliman Academic Oval. In partnership with the Hemophilia...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Majority Leader Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin has reiterated her advice to the Department of Health (DOH) to tap actual experts in the medical...
In recent years, castor oil has emerged as a frontrunner in the realm of natural health remedies, particularly concerning its benefits for general well-being and liver cleansing. Its rich history, coupled with a robust profile of health benefits, sets it apart from other oils. Castor oil, derived...
During the pandemic, we learned so many life lessons. We found stillness amid chaos while on lockdown. We were driven to appreciate the basic things in life, things that we have long taken for granted—the natural world. We were unable to freely go out to enjoy the sunlight or the beach due...
The one thing that is inevitable in life is death. Doctors know that we can do everything humanly possible to delay death with our medications and interventions, but in the end death always wins. This is why an important part of the practice of medicine is guiding patients and their families...
