Sound healing is having a moment in Manila’s wellness scene, from singing bowl sessions in Makati spas to kulintang meditation circles in cultural centers. But does this ancient practice actually work, or is it just expensive noise therapy? The surprising answer is both more complex and more...
Modern lifestyle has become so hectic and at the same time more and more sedentary. With almost everything accessible with just one click, we are not required to move as much as we should to accomplish tasks. Lack of movement is not only related to overall decline in health and wellbeing, but it is...
Shortly after another Covid-19 scare, fake news posts emerged about an impending lockdown due to mpox. Mpox is the disease that used to be called monkeypox. There are many reasons for the name change, including decreasing misconceptions regarding the origins of the virus, fighting the stigma...
By Dr. Jaymee Fernandez-Ramos Radiation oncologist, Asian Cancer Institute Asian Hospital and Medical Center A diagnosis of a brain tumor is sure to send anyone to a state of fear. This is very understandable as we all know how the brain pretty much controls everything about our being. Tumors, i.e....
As a Dresden International University-trained preventive medicine and dermatology specialist practicing in Metro Manila, I’ve witnessed firsthand how mental wellbeing and physical health intertwine. Stress and mood issues can literally manifest on our skin, poor sleep can age us, and weight...
Breast cancer claimed over 670,000 lives worldwide in 2022, 11,000 of those were Filipinos. Second only to lung cancer, breast cancer is one of the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the country. A new tool developed by biologists from the University of the Philippines (UP) hopes to help...
In the battle against cervical cancer, every footstep matters. This May, they are taken with a purpose. As part of the international observance of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, pharmaceutical company MSD Philippines is hosting Run Against Cervical Cancer, a community-driven event that combines...
Diabetes is so common that we get to meet or at least know one person who is suffering from this chronic yet preventable disease. Diabetes is a medical condition wherein an individual’s immune system destroys the beta cells in the pancreas. The hormone insulin is produced by the beta cells. This...
Politics in the Philippines is a full-contact sport, and the recently concluded May 12 elections were no exception. Against the backdrop of the rapidly shifting political sands, voters cast their ballots for whom they thought could best lead the country to prosperity. As a result, more than a few...
Linking Network for Cancer Services Inc. (LiNCS) has marked a groundbreaking milestone in Philippine healthcare with the inauguration of its state-of-the-art genomics facility, Pathfinder Lab. Located at Unit 7D, Strata 100 Building, Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Central Business District, Pasig City,...
The Healthcare Training Center (HCT) is setting a new standard in healthcare education by leveraging cutting-edge innovation and global collaborations to prepare the next generation of medical professionals. With a commitment to excellence, HCT is revolutionizing healthcare training through...
It’s that time of year again when Filipino internists (internal medicine specialists) and internists-in-training gather over several days to learn about the latest medical information and network for research and clinical practice. Last May 4 to 7, 2025, the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP)...
