Illustration from Freepik As the ’ber months come in full force, the thought of taking a shower in the cold weather can feel intimidating at times. There’s the added step of having to heat up water or otherwise face the wrath of an ice-cold bath. As tempting as it is to skip the daily rinse,...
CLINICAL MATTERS With the explosion of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life, many people fear it is just a matter of time before AI takes over every single job that humans currently do. Already there are AI actors, composers, singers, and artists. Call centers are increasingly...
The holiday season should just be merry and bright but that’s unrealistic. With the joy and merriment the Christmas season brings to my heart, it is also the most physically exhausting time of the year. In major cities, we spend longer hours in traffic and we have to shop in...
In a country like the Philippines where celebrations often involve a hearty serving of social drinking, the morning-after experience of a hangover is all too familiar. Enter hangover pills, a growing trend marketed as a quick fix for post-alcohol misery. But what exactly are these supplements and...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa confirmed on Monday, Nov. 25 that a suspected case of monkeypox (mpox) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has tested negative for the virus. In a televised public briefing, Herbosa shared the “good news” after...
In its commitment to uplift lives and push social good nationwide, the SM Group, through SM Foundation, recently turned over the newly rehabilitated San Jose District Health Center in Tacloban City. This is SM Foundation’s 211th wellness center. “Each health center we revitalize represents more...
Finding a milk drink that can suit every member of the family can be a challenge, but with everybody’s milk, Birch Tree Fortified, you don’t have to make any compromises. With Birch Tree Fortified, your family can have one go-to milk source for ”Brain, Bone, and Immunity Lakas”. It’s a...
Asian Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) proudly inaugurated its new 9th-floor facility in Tower 2, dedicated to Infusion and Transplant Services, further strengthening its commitment to advanced healthcare. The event welcomed esteemed guests, including AHMC President and CEO Dr. Beaver Tamesis,...
Thyroid disease is emerging as a significant public health challenge in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with a recent Economist Impact report highlighting that an estimated 11% of adults are affected by hypothyroidism compared to 2-4% in other parts of the world. The Economist Impact report...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Nov. 15, announced that the Benefits Committee (BenCom) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has recommended to the Board en banc enhanced benefit packages for heart attacks, ten rare diseases, preventive oral health services in...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (PPAB) Former Department of Health (DOH) secretary, Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin believes it's time for the House of Representatives to exercise its oversight function on the implementation of the...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently launched its “WASH Up” program in Barangay 12, Caloocan City, bringing essential health and hygiene services to the community. Present during the launch were (from left) Maynilad Government and Community Partnerships...
