Last week, I had a bad bout of the flu to the point where I had to skip rounds since I could not stay upright for very long. My wife, also a doctor, promptly got it from me, and she had to cancel some clinics. While we were recovering, we were still answering texts and calls and participating in...
Current food trends and nutritional misinformation are pushing many people down the unhealthy route, often without them realizing they are already on the road to pre-diabetes, or the early stages of diabetes. To address this growing health concern, the Mu Sigma Phi Sorority proudly launches Project...
As both a skin care medical practitioner and someone deeply fascinated by the intersection of language, culture, and human health, I’ve spent almost two decades watching patients struggle with a problem that shouldn’t exist in 2025: Clothing that harms the skin it’s meant to protect. That’s...
One of the most talked about topics from the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was the expanded rollout of no-balance billing in Department of Health (DOH) hospitals as part of universal healthcare. There was a lot of discussion on mainstream and social...
A game-changer has arrived in the Philippines—the revolutionary CyberKnife S7, the first and only one of its kind in the country. Now available to offer Filipino patients an innovative approach to cancer treatment, the CyberKnife S7 delivers unmatched precision, fewer sessions, and a non-invasive...
Taiwan Excellence’s global contest for smart health and fitness solutions partners with the Growth Circle International (GCI) and Anytime Fitness for the nationwide call for entry proposals. The initiative, titled ‘Go Healthy with Taiwan,’ calls for proposals to improve wellness needs in...
Nerve damage, medically known as Peripheral Neuropathy, occurs when the nerves and its protective covering become damaged or injured. Various causes lead to nerve damage, but the most commonly known are accidents or physical trauma, aging, diabetes, cancer and other chronic illnesses, autoimmune...
Diseases, whether communicable or non-communicable, continue to be public health concerns. Cancer, a non-communicable disease, is listed among the leading causes of mortality in the country. To address this concern, then President Rodrigo Duterte approved Republic Act No. 11215, the National...
In a landmark moment for both Malaysia and Southeast Asia, International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025 opened in Kuala Lumpur with resounding success. The event gathered over 900 exhibitors and 21,000 visitors from more than 50 countries, signaling Malaysia’s rise as a regional hub for healthcare...
1 in 4 Filipino Children Face Stunted Growth Faced with 1 in 4 Filipino children under five affected by stunted growth*—a condition hindering a child’s health, development and future potential—the 'Nutri-licious ' advocacy aims to make nutritious meals accessible. Partnering with...
Conrad Manila introduces a new chapter in wellness with thoughtfully curated spa experiences now available at Conrad Spa Manila. As part of the hotel’s ongoing commitment to offer guests restorative, sustainable, and soulful journeys, the refreshed menu features exclusive massage and facial...
One year after opening in the Philippines, Fullerton Health’s Executive Health Screening and Advanced Diagnostic Imaging center is transforming how executive check-ups are conducted—offering a faster, more comfortable alternative to traditional hospital visits. Unlike conventional...
