In this day and age, we take our eyesight for granted. Our unhealthy lifestyle compromises the health of our eyes. In fact, we abuse our eyes by binge-watching shows, doom-scrolling on our gadgets, playing video games for long hours, reading with poor lighting, not getting enough quality sleep, and...
Anne Curtis has addressed concerns about her health after some netizens noticed what appeared to be a lump on her neck in photos and videos circulating online. While the actress admitted that she prefers to keep the matter private, she assured fans she is doing well. “It is not something I would...
To help Filipinos stay protected from unforeseen medical costs and access affordable, quality healthcare, GCash and KwikCare are partnering to offer the first health maintenance organization (HMO) coverage directly available from the GCash app. For millions of Filipinos, quality healthcare remains...
These days, pursuing health and fitness goals doesn’t just require personalized physical training and a well-planned diet. For many, it also involves smart technology as a dependable companion. We have seen it in the form of innovative gym equipment and other wearables, such as rings and...
Ate Gay is celebrating his 55th birthday with a reason that goes beyond the usual cake and birthday greetings. The comedian looked back on his health journey in a Facebook post, sharing how he was once told that he might not live long enough to see 2026. “Sabi ng doctor ko nung una, ‘di na ako...
NEW YORK (AP) — Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his “One Last Time” farewell tour after undergoing a coronary stent procedure, his representative has confirmed. Stewart canceled his Tuesday night performance at Rocket Arena in Cleveland shortly after postponing his Sunday concert...
The Philippines has secured a bigger $750-million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expand universal health care (UHC) as higher oil prices and supply disruptions due to the prolonged war in the Middle East widen the government’s financing requirements. In a statement issued on...
Newly appointed Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Edwin Mercado said on Tuesday, Aug. 11, that his immediate priority is to ensure that the agency is fully aligned and ready to carry out President Marcos’ directives. “The President’s directives are clear, and our immediate priority is...
There has been a lot of noise anew about the origins of Covid-19, the effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, and whether the pandemic was real in the first place. This was precipitated by a recent United States (US) Senate hearing where Dr. Anthony Fauci, who became the public face of the US...
Senators on Monday, August 10 expressed high hopes for the health sector as Malacañang announces Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new Department of Health (DOH) chief, Dr. Edwin Mercado. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said there’s newfound hope in Mercado’s appointment saying: “This will be a...
Optimum nutrition is vital to sustaining life. More than medications and other forms of treatment during illness, getting optimum nutrition is a major factor in the healing process. People often perish from being malnourished rather than succumbing to their illnesses. If your body is...
House Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan has reminded the country’s future health workers that compassion is of their greatest strengths in an ever-evolving world. Libanan recently delivered a speech before graduating students and academic awardees at the University of...
