A frothy new fix for facial contours At a recent clinic demonstration, I watched a fellow doctor perform what looked like a barista’s trick rather than a cosmetic procedure. He drew two clear gels into a syringe, then whipped the mixture back and forth until it turned into a light, frothy...
All types of breast cancer can occur. The higher the stage of cancer, the higher the chances of recurrence. Not all patients diagnosed with cancer, however, are guaranteed of cancer recurrence. The type of breast cancer that has a high rate of recurrence is the aggressive inflammatory breast cancer...
Last week, the Department of Education preemptively suspended classes in Metro Manila public schools due to increasing cases of influenza-like illnesses among children. This was done in an attempt to interrupt transmission and to disinfect classrooms and other school facilities. Many private...
True to its mission of championing the well-being of its people, Mynt, the parent company of GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app, is enhancing its medical and financial support for its employees—reflecting a deep commitment to compassion and holistic care. As part of its Alagang...
Siquijor keeps pulling me back. This was my second visit to the island, and it still holds the same quiet magic. As a physician with a background in alternative and traditional medicine, I’ve always been drawn to healing practices that blend the old and the new. Four days ago, sitting with Noel...
Did you know that men can also get breast cancer? While the majority of breast cancer patients are females, men are also vulnerable to it. During the Philippine Statistics Authority’s observance of breast cancer awareness last Oct. 29, 2024, head of surgical oncology at the Makati Medical Center,...
Following the discovery of billions of pesos in ghost flood control projects and the implication of many members of Congress and the Senate, I started thinking about how that money could have been put to better use, especially in improving the health of Filipinos. This seems to be only the tip of...
A team of professors from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Institute of Religion and Research Center for Theology Religious Studies and Ethics has published a study in the international journal Pastoral Psychology that calls for a pastoral response to the rising cases of depression among young...
PHOTOS BY Global-Link MP Events International Get ready for a thrilling convergence of industry and business innovation at the SMX Convention Center Manila! From October 9-11, 2025, two major events will come together under one roof: the Hotel & Foodservice Suppliers Show and Beauty + Health &...
Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Laser Center under the Department of Dermatology on September 30, 2025, with a meaningful program in collaboration with Breast Imaging Center and Department of Psychiatry at the 8F Tower 2 Auditorium. With the theme...
Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) joined hospitals nationwide in turning their façades pink on October 1, 2025, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The simultaneous pink lighting activity was organized by the Philippine College of Surgeons, highlighting unity in the fight against one of...
Depression is a serious matter. It could even be fatal. Nutritionally speaking, depression can affect one’s appetite, the way food is digested, and how nutrients are absorbed. Whether a depressed person eats a lot or eats very little will harm the mind and body. When there is little or no...
