Last week, I was asked to present our work on HIV at the Paul Galkin Global Health Grand Rounds at the William Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University. Brown University, located in Providence, Rhode Island, is one of the eight storied Ivy League universities, which includes Harvard, Yale,...
Following the resounding success of last year’s Unbecoming summit, Unprude returns this year with Becoming: The Philippine Sexual Wellness Summit 2025, a one-day in-person event dedicated to building a sexually informed and respectful society. The summit, scheduled for September 14 at the Podium...
In the Philippines, heart disease remains the leading cause of death, claiming nearly 1 in 5 Filipino lives, which amounts to an average of 317 deaths every day, according to 2024 Department of Health data. The Philippine Heart Association also indicates that nearly half of these deaths occur as...
We Filipinos are literally losing sleep over our health, and it’s making us gain weight. Recent research reveals that the Philippines now ranks first in Southeast Asia and fourth globally for sleep deprivation, with 56 percent of us experiencing chronic sleep problems. We’re averaging just 6.3...
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...
