The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, January 3, said that nearly 1,000 people reached out for help through its Mental Health Hotline over the recent holiday period, with relationship problems, anxiety, and depressive symptoms emerging as the most common reasons for seeking support. A total...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Saturday, Jan. 3, that the enrolled 2026 budget measure has allotted ₱2.9 billion for the rollout of the School-Based Mental Health program as well as the creation of the Learner Wellness Division. The allocation is consistent with the implementation of the...
On December 6, Instamed Philippines officially launched its innovative Oral Regenerative Peptides with the unveiling of MyLife: Peptide Journey. The event focused on the company’s mission to make wellness solutions more accessible, convenient, and non-invasive. Dr. Russel Alegarbes, CEO of...
BAGUIO CITY – The National Nutrition Council-Cordillera Administrative Region (NNC-CAR) has renewed its call for the public to resume physical activity following the holiday season, warning against the health risks associated with prolonged feasting and a sedentary lifestyle. Velanie Balajadia,...
What made your New Year’s resolution last year fail? Was it the lack of commitment on your part or not enough self-control? Perhaps the resolutions you wanted were unrealistic, and you got overwhelmed? Did you vow to never touch rice and failed? We are Asians, specifically Filipinos. Rice is our...
If you’ve glanced at a clinic menu lately, you might have felt like you needed a translator. Alongside familiar facials and peels are these science-sounding terms—exosomes, polynucleotides, secretomes, growth factors—all grouped under one umbrella: regenerative skincare. The concept is...
It is said that the Philippines has the longest Christmas season in the world. It begins in September and only ends after the Feast of the Three Kings in January of next year. Jose Marie Chan, peeking in toward the end of August, was already a meme before memes became a fad. I don’t know about...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, December 24, reported that two individuals died from acute complications of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) monitored across 10 pilot surveillance sites. In its latest surveillance data covering December 21 to 4:59 a.m. on December 24, the DOH said one...
In a bold move towards global excellence in healthcare, premier private hospital Manila Doctors Hospital is advancing its initiatives through a recent partnership with IHH Healthcare Singapore under the Mount Elizabeth Medical Affiliate Programme (MAP), a globally recognized and one of the largest...
Have you indulged in calorie-laden, sugary, and fatty-rich food in the past days and nights? By now, you may be feeling bloated, have gained some weight, and have accumulated unwanted fat in the belly area. Perhaps you are beginning to experience other symptoms such as acne breakouts, sluggishness,...
Open any beauty app, scroll through skincare reels, or peek into a friend’s vanity—chances are, you’ll spot the word “peptides” somewhere. It’s become almost synonymous with smart skincare, the kind that promises that coveted “glass skin” finish we’ve all been chasing. But...
Recently in the clinic, a patient enthusiastically greeted me, “Merry Christmas, Doc!” This wouldn’t have been unusual because it is December, except that she was wearing a hijab. Sensing my confusion, she explained that many of her Christian friends greet her, “Eid Mubarak!” at the end...
