SM Cares and SM Supermalls were honored by the Department of Health (DOH) at the recently concluded Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners event. The ceremony took place on Friday, October 27, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). The Healthy Pilipinas Awards, in collaboration...
By Jacqueline Lucero Illustration Freepik In a world where every bite leaves a footprint, plant-based diets have emerged as the superheroes of the culinary universe, promising not just a healthier you but a greener planet too. Picture this: a plate adorned with vibrant vegetables, legumes, and...
EO Executive Optical, the country’s largest optical chain founded in 1968, opens its 300th store in SM Sto. Tomas. The optical store features updated interiors, new collections, improved facilities, and modern optical equipment. The shop's design incorporates teal blue hues and wood, creating a...
Words by Dr. Jose Sollano, M.D. In the Philippines, a silent epidemic demands our attention—a growing health crisis known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), also referred to as Fatty Liver Disease. As a practicing gastroenterologist/hepatologist in the country for several years, I am...
Camille Prats surprised her followers by sharing in a recent online post that she had a small surgery on her left foot around a month ago. In pictures on her Instagram, the actress discussed the surgery, mentioning the removal of a ganglion cyst from her left foot. View this post on Instagram...
In recent years, exosomes have emerged as a groundbreaking therapeutic tool in regenerative medicine, particularly in the field of hair restoration. We are witnessing a paradigm shift in the treatment of hair loss, with exosomes offering new hope for individuals grappling with this common and...
Diabetes is like a plague. It has affected so many lives that it has been so common among households, in the workplace and almost everywhere. Almost everyone knows someone who has been struggling with their blood sugar level and diet. It’s less than two months before Christmas. It’s never...
HEALTH IS WEALTH Regular exercise helps manage weight, strengthen the body, and improve mental health Kerry Sports Manila, a comprehensive lifestyle and leisure club in the metro, has been recognized as a Wellness Champion by the international World Wellness Weekend committee. The nod sets Kerry...
AN UNDEAD ILLNESS Cotard's Syndrome symptoms include having delusions that one has lost parts of their body (Photo Freepik) The human body has always been a source of fascination. Even with the advances in science and technology today, there are still a number of bizarre medical disorders that...
Philippine Mental Health Association urges stronger and more localized mental health response to address ‘silent epidemic’ of mental health crisis The Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc. (PMHA) on Monday raised the alarm over the "rising epidemic of mental health crisis" in the...
Although public schools give less-privileged children access to education, some miss school because their parents don’t have money for "baon" or transportation, and others who do get to attend class arrive without having eaten breakfast. Rise Against Hunger Philippines’ executive director Jomar...
St. Luke’s Medical Center is proud to announce the official launch of its Stroke Service as the institution’s Center of Excellence. With its unmatched dedication, cutting-edge technology, a team of compassionate experts, and readily available clinical data source, St. Luke’s Stroke...
