Manny Pacquiao and Hidilyn Diaz Hidilyn Diaz and Manny Pacquiao, together with Ibuprofen Paracetamol (Alaxan FR), a pain medicine trusted by Filipinos for decades, is encouraging countless individuals to continue being a champion without compromising overall well-being. Here are...
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that approximately 80 percent of visual impairment is avoidable. Indeed, there are many factors we can blame for developing poor eyesight. It could be due to genetics, aging, tired eyes from too much reading, and watching videos and usage of phones,...
Skin issues like acne, fine lines, dehydration, and uneven tone are common concerns we all face at some point. While topical products can provide some relief, cutting-edge advancements in facial treatments have introduced a game-changer: HydraFacial Syndeo treatment system. Let’s explore how this...
Pass gas. Cut the cheese. Rip one. Break wind. No matter how many other ways there are to say “flatulence” or “farting,” there is no way you can say it without a blush and a giggle. “Farting or the release of intestinal gas to the back passage or anus is a normal biological process of our...
We need not venture far and wide to get firsthand information on diabetes, especially if we live in highly urbanized places. Diabetes is a common disease that has become a norm in households and even in workplaces. Almost everyone knows someone who is inflicted with this debilitating disease....
As the Covid-19 pandemic transitions into endemicity, it is important to remember the lessons of how a tiny microbe can wreak so much havoc. With nearly seven million confirmed deaths and perhaps more than double that in unconfirmed ones, SARS-CoV-2 has taken an immense and bloody toll on humanity....
Whether it’s Covid-19, dengue, or influenza, these infections caused by viruses have one thing in common—they cause your body temperature to rise beyond normal. What is it about infections and fever? The body has a built in “military defense system” called the immune system, which is...
By Maria Victoria M. Lucasan, RND, MBA I had PCOS but I was not aware of it until I had difficulty getting pregnant. Menstruation would come on time. No abdominal cramps, no acne. I was asymptomatic. In my entire career, however, I was exposed to an environment of free meals that were fat-laden,...
The man of the house is perceived to be strong physically and mentally. But are you truly healthy? If women wear many hats to take care of their families and the people around them, the men are equally burdened with tons of responsibilities. This puts their health at the bottom of their priority...
After a very long time because of many regulatory and logistical issues, bivalent vaccines are finally available in the Philippines in limited quantities. Who should take them, and are they worth the wait? The current bivalent vaccines are those Covid-19 vaccines that contain antigens against the...
Kidney transplant is not a cure but a treatment for end stage kidney disease (ESKD). The process, from initial evaluation and waiting for a donor to ongoing evaluations, undergoing the actual procedure, and post-transplant, may be rigorous and costly. The benefits of kidney transplant, however,...
(From L-R): Director of Marketing and Patient Experience Hennesy Lou E. Miranda, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jose M. Acuin, Asian Hospital and Medical Center President and CEO Dr. Beaver R, Tamesis, and radio and TV host Mon Gualvez. Asian Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) ended the month of May...
