Get your blood tested, get a chance to win ₱250,000 To celebrate its 25th anniversary, diagnostic center Hi-Precision is rolling out its latest campaign called ‘“Blotto.” Patients who have their blood tested until Jan. 31, 2022 will have the chance in a lotto to win ₱250,000! Who would...
Love Yourself Inc. launches new community centers and hubs making HIV and AIDS services more accessible Since 1988, the first day of December has been observed all over the globe as World AIDS Day. It is a day dedicated to greater awareness and to commemorating the lives who succumbed to the...
What if medications don’t work? FACE YOUR PROBLEMS! Face masks can be rough on the skin and lead to breakouts called ‘maskne’ Acne is a horror story. It is not something you would want for yourself nor would you wish upon others. It is bothersome, embarrassing, and...
Fitness instructor Marilen Concepcion and long jump athlete Marestella Sunang specify how milk is vital to adult health Since the dawn of time, milk has been an essential part of man’s diet. Recognized as complete food, the drink is an excellent source of calcium for bone development and vitamin...
Online consultations on personal health will evolve post-pandemic Screenshot from KonsultaMD's video Telehealth will continue to be on-demand and evolve even after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to executives of corporate venture builder 917Ventures and telehealth service KonsultaMD. “I’m not...
Going beyond diet in managing insulin resistance Diabetes has become a common word in almost all households all over the world, regardless of socio-economic status. It’s metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose or sugar level affecting 422 million individuals worldwide,...
The link between diet and acne Acne—they say that if you’ve never had it, you’re one of the lucky few. We all know how those big, red, ugly bumps can ruin our day, our confidence, and our self-esteem. And it is even more frustrating for some who have tried several treatments but still can’t...
Raymundo W. LO, MD, FPSP When your doctor orders a laboratory test for you, it is for the purpose of understanding your health situation better after a preliminary history taking and physical examination. It takes into account your past medical history (your previous illnesses as well as your risk...
Here’s why she’s urging people to get vaccinated Many of us may have heard about vaccine breakthrough infections—that is to say, a person getting infected with COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated. Why does it happen and what does it mean for individuals both vaccinated and not? A...
What happens beyond recovery It has been 20 months since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and as other countries are beginning to accept this to be an endemic, scientists are still learning about the disease, from treatments to long-term effects such as COVID long haulers and antibody response to new...
Knowledge is key in protecting yourself and your furbabies from rabies PROTECT YOUR BESTFRIEND Philippines Payatas Mass Dog Vaccination We can’t help but love our pets. They provide us companionship and comfort, which can benefit us in many ways, especially now that we’re spending more time at...
Will you really lose weight by adding lemon to coffee? By now, we all know that we should never underestimate the power of social media when it comes to promoting weight loss tips. While statistics shows that the most searched category based on hashtag views on TikTok is entertainment, the social...
