Summer is fun but the scorching sun and heat is unbearable. To make matters worse, the many health problems that may even be fatal. As you and your loved ones plan your summer adventures, make sure you do not neglect your health. After all, it’s not fun to be sick while on vacation right?...
As you relax this summer season, it can be tempting just to kick back and relax indoors for the most part. After all, why leave the comfort of your room where you can watch whatever is on your TV? Tempting as it may be to live a couch potato life and avoid the heat outside, the cons of a sedentary...
Image by Freepik Nowadays, there seems to be only two kinds of weather in the Philippines: hot and hotter. The last few weeks have been sweltering, to the point that schools have had to cancel classes to protect students from dangerous heat. Not just kids, but adults are complaining of the high...
Rinaly Calising, also known as Rina to her friends and colleagues, is a 27-year-old visual inspector from Amherst Parenterals Inc. (AmPI), a subsidiary of Unilab , Inc. (Unilab), the leading pharmaceutical and health care company in the Philippines. Rina grew up in Bislig, a small town in...
While there is no cure for diabetes, the disease can be controlled and can go into remission. “We have seen encouraging results when individuals with type 2 diabetes participate in a multifaceted weight management program,” said Osama Hamdy, MD, PhD, Joslin Diabetes Center’s Medical...
De Los Santos Medical Center (DLSMC) won the “Facilities Improvement Initiative of the Year – Philippines” title during the Healthcare Asia Awards 2024 held in Singapore last March 26, 2024. The award was given in recognition to DLSMC’s “unwavering commitment in providing exceptional and...
Through the various stages of anyone’s life, people will find their needs and priorities evolving. Young professionals will begin building a foundation of protection for themselves. Newly minted heads of households will look for solutions to safeguard their families' well-being, while the...
Cancer continues to rise in incidence across Southeast Asia. In 2020 , almost 10 million people died from cancer globally, a number which is expected to rise to 16.3 million by 2040. In 2022 , the Southeast Asian region alone witnessed over 1.1 million new cases, in addition to cases worldwide....
As the summer season starts, the sudden change in weather can upset our immune systems. With our immune systems going hay wire, leads the door open for the common cold to creep its way in and give us a nasty cough. Here are five surefire ways to keep your days sniffle-free. Boost yourself with...
By DENNIS GUTIERREZ The Philippines, a nation with a deep-seated aversion to illegal drugs, finds itself at a crossroads with medical marijuana. Public opinion is divided, with some advocating for its potential therapeutic benefits while others remain wary of its psychoactive properties and fear...
For many generations, my family never had to buy salt. Like almost everyone in our barrio, Pulanglupa, we were given free salt for our household needs by neighbors who owned the hundreds of salt beds, which were landmarks as famous as our town’s bamboo organ. Well, not exactly free. We had to...
By Dr. Lauren Kay Evangelista Heart Failure Specialist, Asian Cardiovascular Institute Asian Hospital and Medical Center I am a woman. I know what we are capable of. But it still amazes me every time I realize how loving, caring, and strong we can be. And there are instances when all these...
