‘Prioritizing vaccination of the unvaccinated over the marginal benefit of boosters will result in much fewer people in the hospitals’ The administration of boosters would be worth it only when the general population has been vaccinated against COVID-19), an infectious disease expert said....
HIV cases are rising rapidly and celebrities like actor Elijah Canlas and radio DJs Sam YG, Slick Rick, and TonyToni are weighing in on the issue In the past few years, Filipinos have started opening up and talking about sex and how it is an important conversation to have in order to engage in...
Care tips to learn for you and your loved ones Although COVID-19 cases have gone down, we’re not out of the woods yet. For lack of resources and funding, hospitals are still pushed to ask patients to seek healthcare services elsewhere, unless the cases are a high-level emergency. Thankfully, many...
In 2021, life moves pretty quickly. Trends come and go faster than ever before, with new food inventions, viral memes, and must-haves coming and going, and it's so hard to keep track! But if there’s anything that we have learned from constantly trying so many new things, sometimes it’s better...
Studies show it may help strengthen immune response against the infection LOCO FOR COCO From left: Secretary to the council Luch Gempis, councilor Uno Lim, councilor Niño dela Cruz , marketing director for emerging business of Century Pacific Food Inc., Bryan Lingan, councilor Edward Tan,...
If you have been feeling tired, heavy, and lethargic lately, then you might be one of the many Filipinos whose physical activity has significantly declined over the past year. A recent survey conducted by Movement Today revealed Filipinos have been moving less since the start of the pandemic. With...
All there is to know about the incurable skin disease GLUTEN TAG Gluten-rich food items may intensify the symptoms of psoriasis There is no known cure. It renders an individual frustrated, hopeless, psychologically and socially burdened. Characterized by red, scaly, and itchy patches of skin that...
Is there a link to looks and longevity? Anti-aging treatments, cosmetic procedures, makeup, skin care, and regimens—who hasn’t tried anything that can help them look and feel younger? We all know looking younger helps boost our confidence and self-esteem, but did you know that it is linked to...
Your gut-brain connection For once in your life, you most probably have experienced diarrhea or constipation during a very stressful life event. Have you ever wondered how a situation that involves your mental state and brain could also affect your digestive tract? What does your anxiety have to do...
You can call me a ‘previvor’ By Clarissa De La Paz FIGHTING AT THE HOSPITAL Clockwise from top left: The author, Clarissa resting after her six-hours of prophylactic bilateral mastectomy, Clarissa still groggy after her biopsy a day after her surgery, and Clarissa (middle) with her cousin Oly...
Live sweetly Diabetes has been a bitter pill to swallow, particularly for countries affected by the rising number of cases every year. In 2019, approximately 463 million adults (20 to79 years) were living with this chronic metabolic disease, characterized by an increase in blood sugar levels. By...
By Fonzy Mendoza ‘To all the amazing ThyCa warriors out there, be your own advocate—be your own hero.’ The year 2018 was a good one for me. I felt that my professional and personal life was fulfilling more than ever: I had a stable job as an events manager in one of the leading hotels in the...
