As part of the healthcare institutions’ ongoing efforts to prevent cardiovascular diseases, Asian Hospital and Medical Center, in partnership with the Department of Health, has launched a public health campaign against atherosclerosis, smoking, and vaping—leading contributors to heart attacks,...
Twenty-seven out of every 1,000 deaths in the Philippines are attributed to liver diseases, a silent but deadly health crisis in the country. While liver diseases are often linked to adults and lifestyle-related factors, many Filipino children also suffer from congenital and hereditary liver...
Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the health and wellness caravan of the city government will continue to visit residents who have no access to regular health services. Photo from Las Piñas PIO Aguilar said the caravan project, led by the City Health Office (CHO) under Dra....
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Jan. 30, reiterated its continued support for the program of Nestlé Philippines aimed at nurturing future champions through nutrition education. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said the partnership between DepEd and...
An official of the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, July 2, confirmed the proposal by Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to rename the agency but clarified that it is still under further study. (Photo from DOH) “The proposal to rename the Department is a sound idea floated by the Secretary,...
With the goal of positioning the Philippines as a world-class health and wellness destination, the second Health and Wellness Confex is happening this Jan. 26 to 28, 2024, at the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. "Our main objective and advocacy is to make the...
Studies have shown that being physically healthy and fit has a direct effect with one’s overall wellbeing. For those who are trying to start their journey toward the better version of themselves, Watsons has a lot of offerings up for grabs with the launch of 2023 Bring Out A Happier You...
Meditation is the practice of focusing the mind and becoming more present in the moment. While many forms of meditation require practitioners to close their eyes, most people are not open to being still and silent for even a quarter of an hour at a time. They want to find time to meditate while...
Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) offers awake craniotomy surgery for patients with brain tumors located in areas of the brain that control speech and motor function. This highly specialized surgical technique provides a safer and more effective way to remove brain tumors while minimizing the risk...
Now that shcool is out, kids can get some time off from all their usual routines. Unfortunately, the more kids are free to play and relax over the break, the harder it is for parents to keep their kids’ health on track. It's key for families to be in “Todo Tatag” shape to enjoy a worry-free...
Compared with the old facility, the new Emergency Room (ER) of De Los Santos Medical Center (DLSMC) now has a brighter ambience. It is more spacious, and has a layout that provides better process efficiency and ease from traffic. Located at the Upper Ground Floor of its Main Hospital Building, it...
We’re slowly getting back to normal, but that doesn’t mean we take things for granted, especially when it comes to our health. It is important to be mindful of what we do, and to keep ourselves in good health. One thing that many of us realized is the importance of how consumer choices affect...
