Every few years, a procedure comes along that seems to capture the imagination of patients faster than physicians can keep up. Lately, in my consultation room, the procedure is the thread lift, and more specifically, a Korean innovation called MINT. The acronym stands for Minimally Invasive...
Conceiving a child is a joy and a blessing to many women. However, a mother’s journey throughout the pregnancy and after is not a walk in the park. A mother’s physical, emotional, and mental health must never be neglected at any stage of pregnancy. Nutrition plays a huge role during the entire...
The recent report of an outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship gave feelings of double déjà vu to those of us in the infectious diseases field. The first déjà vu moment is that of the Covid-19 outbreak on the cruise ship the Diamond Princess, which was the first such SARS-CoV-2 outbreak of its...
Healthcare innovation, beauty, and wellness take center stage as Asian Hospital and Medical Center presents Lumina 2026: The 9th Clinical Innovation Summit and Wellness Expo on May 29–31, 2026, at The Filinvest Tent. Carrying the theme “Illuminating Excellence in Beauty, Wellness, and...
The 11 leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional healthcare cooperation and building more resilient public health systems amid growing health and pandemic threats across Southeast Asia. In the Chair’s Statement of the 48th...
The Autism Society Philippines (ASP), together with SM Cares and its partners, gathered 47,500 allies and advocates nationwide together at the ASP Angels Walk for Autism last April 26, 2026. The record-breaking attendance this year reflects the growing support for the Autism Community through...
AstraZeneca Philippines and De La Salle University (DLSU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to combine global scientific leadership with academic excellence and learner-centered approach by creating a collaborative platform where ideas can synergize from academic discovery to...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said on Thursday, May 7, that the improvements at San Juan Medical Center (SJMC) are not merely promises but projects that already have funding and are now undergoing the procurement process, amid reports that the hospital has deteriorated under his...
The Philippine healthcare sector is currently undergoing a massive digital shift, and at the center of this movement is the recent release of HeyPhil 3.0. PhilCare, a veteran in the local HMO space, has overhauled its mobile platform to move beyond simple health tracking, focusing instead on...
Do you feel uneasy or, worse, guilty when you rest or when you are not doing anything? Do you struggle with keeping still for a few moments? Is a moment of silence deafening for you? Do you get anxious when you do not have your mobile phone or other smart gadgets with you? If you said yes to any of...
Known for her iconic performance in the hit TV show Home Along Da Riles, former actress and public servant Cita Astals recently opened up about her mental health. In an interview with Susan Enriquez for her vlog, Cita shared that she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2011. “It is not a...
As many people try to achieve their best selves when it comes to fitness and wellbeing, brands have been coming up with products that serve as dependable partners. One of the latest innovations in recent years is smart rings. Generally, this kind of wearable tech collects body data—from sleep...
