Living at a time when information is just one click away, we get bombarded with an overwhelming amount of health recommendations. It gets so confusing because a lot of this information is not even scientifically sound or evidence-based. The problem lies in the detrimental effects on our overall...
Not long ago, we admitted an elderly man who had a laundry list of medications which the medical resident (a doctor training to become an internist) on duty faithfully reproduced on the admitting orders so that he could continue taking them while he was confined in the hospital. A few hours later,...
The culture of bathing in Japan has transcended the required utility of hygiene, into a social experience that espouses tranquility and a soul-deep wellbeing. Grand resorts have been dedicated to the art of omotenashi or hospitality as an artform - and at the heart of its service, is the bathhouse....
Beyond medicine, it is the care that provides comfort and empowerment, which genuinely makes a difference when health is most vulnerable. At the heart of every patient’s desire for quality care is the need to feel respected and understood. When health and individual concerns are met with genuine...
Chummy Baby, the newest baby care brand designed with love and backed by science, officially marked its launch with a delightful celebration dedicated to Filipino moms and their little ones. Held in partnership with parenting content creator Mommy Nish, the event gathered real moms, adorable...
When international pharmaceutical giants invest in Filipino medical education, it signals both confidence in the local market and commitment to elevating Philippine healthcare standards. The collaboration between Vanguard Aesthetics and Merz Pharmaceuticals to bring Dr. Nabil Fakih to Manila...
Self-care is crucial to a person’s general health and well-being. Engaging in self-care is not being selfish. It is a proactive and healthy approach to promote a healthy physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health through a wide range of activities that are suited to an individual’s needs...
Last week, doctors and medical societies were up in arms when a retired media practitioner publicly shamed a doctor for what he felt was an unreasonable professional fee that was charged to the mother of his friend. The doctor, a renowned wound-care specialist and cardio-thoracic surgeon, had...
Grounded in Growth: Leadership’s Commitment to Excellence Opening the event, Mr. Antonio Tan, Chairman of the Philippine Chinese Charitable Association, Inc. (PCCAI), reflected on the Institute’s beginnings. “The Institute of Urology was borne out of a dream — one rooted in the hope of...
In a meaningful step toward expanding access to inclusive healthcare, KonsultaMD by Metro Pacific Health Tech officially introduced its latest offering, HIV self-test kits, during a ceremonial signing with partners Faberco Life Sciences and Southstar Drug. The event marks a shared commitment to...
The azure waters of Boracay witnessed something extraordinary on Aug. 4, 2025. BTL Philippines transformed the Shangri-La into a nexus where cutting-edge neuroscience meets aesthetic medicine, marking what may be the most significant paradigm shift in Filipino beauty culture since Botox was...
Whether you labor physically the whole day or sit for long hours in a meeting, you will probably get lower back pain. If this becomes a routine, then you may experience chronic lower back pain. It can get debilitating, and it will affect your disposition too. While there may be a need to take some...
