SINGAPORE—When doctors told Roda Shane Magat that her seven-year-old son, Ieuan, had a brain tumor pressing on his optic nerves, she refused to give up. Sleepless nights became months of relentless search for a treatment that could save him- - -a treatment she would later discover didn’t...
Stigma and misinformation are hindering many Filipinos with obesity from getting the care they need, a psychiatrist warned as health professionals call for a broader understanding of obesity as a complex medical disorder. Dr. Ma. Corazon Del Mundo, a diplomate member of the Philippine Psychiatric...
Pastor Apollo Quiboloy (left), Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas (MANILA BULLETIN, Facebook) Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas has slammed what she called the "special treatment" of detained pastor Apollo Quiboloy of the Kingdom of...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Oct. 11, emphasized the increasing incidence of newly diagnosed cases of Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) in the country and highlighted the critical need for early testing. (DOH) During the 16th Plenary Meeting of the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC), the...
As it continues to monitor dengue cases in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public that no available treatment for dengue has been proven effective and backed by studies. (Photo from Pixabay) “There is currently no definitive treatment regimen for dengue,” said DOH...
President Marcos has wished Kate Middleton continued healing after the Princess of Wales revealed last week that she is undergoing treatment for cancer. A woman in the village of Marsden, northern England, watches a recording of Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, announcing her cancer...
Manila Water Infratech Solutions (MWIS), a Razon-led Manila Water Co. subsidiary, announced a new wastewater technology that would benefit industrial facilities, barangays, and remote residences. The water firm said on Thursday, Mar. 21, that it has piloted the I-TECH Packaged Sewage Treatment...
Sen. Robinhood Padilla called on doctors to keep an open mind and find alternative cancer treatments. Padilla made the call on Thursday, Feb. 22 to doctors, especially for poor cancer patients who cannot afford the high costs of treatment. "Sana po magkaroon tayo ng mga alternative na...
Brilliant scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have made a potentially ground-breaking discovery that could aid in treating colon, lung, and breast cancer. Chemical structure of deguelin. (Photo credit: Francisco, J. A., & Paderes, M. C....
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has announced plans to upgrade the Putatan Water Treatment Plants (WTP) 1 and 2 in Muntinlupa City to address the worsening water condition in Laguna Lake. With an allocated budget of P1.14 billion, Maynilad said in a statement on Thursday, Oct. 19, that it aims to...
Have you ever wondered what truly transpires when one has cancer? The human body has organs like the eyes, skin, heart, kidneys, liver, and others. These organs are made up of cells. Think of these cells as building blocks that need to be nourished to stay healthy. These cells have a lifespan. They...
Enhancing collagen production, hastening skin healing, improving overall texture—these are all great benefits we want for our skin. While skin care creams and lasers can achieve them, there are now new ways to experience these benefits. Let’s learn about PRP, exosomes, and PDRN. Using your own...
