In line with their commitment to help Filipinos live safe now, Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol donated reusable personal protective equipment (PPE) and Defensil 70 percent isopropyl alcohol to several vaccination sites in Muntinlupa, San Juan, and Pasig. As more and more Filipinos get their vaccines,...
Photo from Fern-D There’s a huge cloud of anxiety that has been looming above the earth for a whole year now. The outdoors has become an unsafe place, and everyone has been stuck at home since. To save ourselves from contagious health risks, we chose to give up the outdoor sun that used to be...
The four-decade quest in finding a vaccine for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues with US biotech company Moderna's latest study. Red ribbon, a symbol of support and solidarity with PLHIV (Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexel) Its two messenger RNA (mRNA)-based vaccines, the mRNA-1644 and...
How hahas can help you emotionally, mentally, and physically When was the last time you found yourself laughing so hard you literally gasped for air? Imagine that feeling of having a huge burden lifted off your chest after laughing your heart out. You felt wonderful afterward, didn’t you? Genuine...
Bouncing back during the pandemic AUTHOR’S CHOICE OF DIET The anti-inflammatory diet is one of the most advisable diets to prevent life-threatening diseases The effects of the pandemic have been catastrophic such that each individual, no matter who they are or where they are from, has felt it in...
Have you ever tried reusing an old antibiotic prescription or showing empty old packages to purchase a new batch only to be rejected by the pharmacist? That’s because the practice is dangerous, not only to you, but to everyone who takes medicine. Add to this the habit of not completing the full...
A top health expert has reiterated the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 during the recently-concluded VHealthy webinar series of the Villar Group. Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, a UST professor and a microbiologist, explained how vaccines could help a person to develop anti-bodies that...
The two key ingredients needed to strengthen a child’s immunity Studies conducted by Abbott have revealed that 2’-FL HMO and nucleotides boost a child’s immunity and give them dual layer protection against respiratory infections. Ensuring children get the protection they need to stay healthy...
Women who are menopausal are at greater risk for many other diseases MANAGE MENOPAUSE THROUGH NUTRITION A healthy diet consisting of wholesome plant and phytoestrogen rich foods is important pre-menopause Approximately 1.2 billion women will be on postmenopause by the year 2030 as predicted by the...
Among the world’s largest international health and beauty retailers, A.S. Watson Group, with Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, Grab, launched their Philippine partnership recently. The collaboration will make essentials from medicines to self-care products more accessible to Filipinos. Enjoy...
On why some opt it out of their diet GLUTEN TAG Gluten is a protein found in grains such as rye, barley, and its most common source, wheat When it comes to popular diets, there’s vegetarian, vegan, Mediterranean, Paleo, and of course, gluten-free. Nowadays, gluten-free food items are as common as...
In the middle of this coronavirus pandemic, the general public needs all the health information they can get to battle and protect themselves from the unseen enemy. On Saturday, July 17, 2021, renowned medical practitioners, Drs. Anthony Leachon and Abundio Balgos, will define crucial concepts and...
