Opposition Senator Leila de Lima is grateful to the courts handling her cases for allowing her to go on a medical furlough, this time to undergo a major surgery, as prescribed by her doctors. In separate orders dated June 15, Judge Abraham Joseph Alcantara and Judge Romeo Buenaventura of Muntinlupa...
Let’s get to know Dr. Corazon Jose If you have been wondering how cosmetic surgery started in the Philippines, here is the story of Dr. Corazon Collantes-Jose, a multi-awarded cosmetic surgeon, who introduced cosmetic surgery in the country. She is called the mother of cosmetic surgery in the...
Actress Denise Laurel recently went under the knife, sharing the story behind it in a social media post. "06.09.22 I gave birth!," she jested, posting a photo of her and the cyst that she had removed. She named it "Harry." "lol jk Meet Harry the cyst haha Thankyou to @draivee @drzteo and Doc...
WASHINGTON, United States -- A US medical team said Thursday they had reconstructed a human ear using the patient's own tissue to create a 3D bioimplant, a pioneering procedure they hope can be used to treat people with a rare birth defect. The surgery was performed as part of an early-stage...
K-pop idol group BTS member Jin said that he is doing fine after fans watched him in pain during a live broadcast after the 64th Grammy Awards. Last March 19, Jin underwent surgery in South Korea after injuring “his left index finger during his daily activities,” according to Big Hit Music....
GMA News pillar and multi-awarded broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez recently underwent kidney transplant, going on to spend three months in isolation. In a recent interview, the 70-year-old shared how it allowed him time to reflect and discern. And he's not done. "It's still going for me," he...
The Philippine Army (PA) revealed on Wednesday, March 23, that it is now capable of conducting surgeries outside of its camp hospitals through the use of specially-designed mobile trucks which could prove critical for the military especially in times of conflict as big as the Marawi siege in 2017....
On its 40th anniversary, Operation Smile announces 10-year commitment to transforming one million lives globally Global nonprofit Operation Smile has announced a 10-year commitment to increasing access to care for one million patients who need cleft care and other essential surgeries....
Smile Train elevates comprehensive cleft care for Filipinos in need As the global pandemic approaches its third year, there is no denying that COVID-19 has been everyone’s paramount health concern. As many continue to live with the pandemic, Smile Train recognizes, however, that children born...
Several celebrities extended their well-wishes to actor Joross Gamboa who announced via social media that he'll be undergoing surgery. "Getting ready for my Achilles operation! Godbless everyone! Praying for a smooth operation and a quick recovery in Jesus Name! (Praying sign emoji) also special...
Everything you need to know about bariatric surgery to treat obesity Globally, the prevalence of obesity is worrisome. By 2025, The World Obesity Federation predicts the global obesity prevalence to reach 18 percent in male and 21 percent in female populations, respectively. One third of obesity...
Actress-turned-beauty contestant Emmanuelle Vera never had any surgery done to enhance her physical appearance. This she said during an interview on Kenyong ETC's vlog. “I’ve been getting this question a lot. My team and my goal with the looks naman, entering this (pageant) was...
