CLINICAL MATTERS The Christmas season in December also coincides with the start of the flu season in the Philippines. As the Amihan wind brings cooler temperatures, people tend to spend more time indoors and in close proximity to one another. This makes respiratory viruses much easier to transmit,...
Empowering Health and Sustainability Through Clean Water In a world increasingly confronted with water quality concerns, access to clean and safe drinking water has become a pressing health and environmental issue. Contaminated water sources can lead to a host of health problems, including...
President Marcos has signed into law the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act which institutionalizes mental health and well-being programs in schools. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos signed on Monday, Dec. 9, the Republic Act No. 12080, an...
The Philippines is ready to receive guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on how to move forward in the post-pandemic world, President Marcos assured on Friday, Dec. 6. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr. Saia Ma’u...
Every pharmacy student undergoes intensive study in various subjects such as Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, and therapeutics in multiple medical fields. They are also trained to work in different settings including community, hospitals, institutions, and others. These extensive learning and...
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has called on the Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to shoulder the unpaid bills of indigent and financially...
Illustration from Freepik In recent holiday seasons, many prefer receiving practical gifts. As younger generations have easier access to social media and tools to guide them in their daily routines, many have learned how to care for themselves from an early age. It’s not uncommon these days to...
It is both a delight and customary for us to give Christmas presents to our loved ones. But have you thought about giving someone special something special this Christmas? That someone is you. You deserve to have a treat too! After all, how can you give when you have not gotten anything in the...
Botulinum toxin, widely known as Botox, has long been associated with cosmetic procedures aimed at reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Recent scientific exploration suggests that its benefits may extend beyond aesthetics, offering a novel therapeutic option for androgenic alopecia (AGA), or pattern...
CLINICAL MATTERS There have been recent news reports of a strain of bird flu that is infecting cows in the US. But the most unusual aspect of this specific outbreak is that some humans may have been infected with this strain of avian influenza from drinking raw (unpasteurized) milk from an infected...
The Medical City opens its 70th clinic in Bacolod City The Medical City Clinic (TMC Clinic) marked a historic milestone with the opening of its 70th clinic on November 27, 2024. The new facility, located at Ayala Mall Capitol Central in Bacolod City, signifies TMC Clinic’s commitment to...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee called on Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa to resign over his alleged failure to address key issues in the country’s healthcare system, which the...
