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...
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...
The Medical City’s i-DOTS Center. In a move that strengthens the country’s response to one of its most pressing public health challenges, The Medical City (TMC) officially launched its I-DOTS (Integrated Delivery of TB Services) Center on Monday, in time for World Tuberculosis Day...
Skincare has come a long way in recent years—from basic moisturizers to high-tech treatments that tap into the body’s natural healing abilities. One of the most talked-about developments lately is exosome therapy. And while the name may sound new to some, exosomes have actually been...
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, I dare say that your stool is the window to your health. It may seem like a very normal thing to go to the toilet every day. However, did you know that having a healthy bowel movement isn’t as easy for everyone? Being constipated or...
A MAJESTIC SIGHT Iguazu Falls as seen from the Brazilian side One of the perks of being a physician-scientist is attending scientific conventions in different parts of the world. For a Filipino scientist, it can’t get any farther than South America, specifically the colorful country of...
Phonak Dome Manila Hearing Aid, the trailblazer in hearing care in the Philippines, is proud to announce the inaugural Sound Sphere AI Run: Changing Mindsets, Changing Lives, held on March 16, 2025 (Sunday) from 5:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the University of the Philippines Diliman. This...
From left: DuckWorldPH program director Francis Diaz, DuckWorld PH president John Patrick Gregorio, CSMC president and CEO Raul C. Pagdanganan, and CSMC chief medical officer Dr. Antonio S. Say during the MOA signing where Cardinal Santos Medical Center becomes the Official Medical Partner of the...
Dr. Margarita Victoria H. Galicia Consultant, Endocrinology Program Head of Asian Weight Management and Bariatric Center Asian Hospital and Medical Center Every body is different. Two individuals can eat the same amount of food but react differently. One can easily gain weight, while...
We’ve been conditioned to think of healthcare as something we turn to only when we’re sick. A nagging cough sends us to the doctor, a routine check-up flags an issue, and we scramble to “fix” the problem. But what if we flipped the script? What if instead of waiting for disease, we...
Stress is our normal response to circumstances that are challenging physically, mentally, and emotionally. But what happens when we get a sudden feeling of fear and worry in the absence of a threat and under normal situations? The pulse quickens and may escalate to a pounding or racing...
CLINICAL MATTERS The Department of Health recently reported that 7,598 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) were diagnosed between Jan. 1 and Feb. 22, 2025. This is about three times the number of cases from the same period last year and is most likely an underestimation of the...
