What made your New Year’s resolution last year fail? Was it the lack of commitment on your part or not enough self-control? Perhaps the resolutions you wanted were unrealistic, and you got overwhelmed? Did you vow to never touch rice and failed? We are Asians, specifically Filipinos. Rice is our...
If you’ve glanced at a clinic menu lately, you might have felt like you needed a translator. Alongside familiar facials and peels are these science-sounding terms—exosomes, polynucleotides, secretomes, growth factors—all grouped under one umbrella: regenerative skincare. The concept is...
It is said that the Philippines has the longest Christmas season in the world. It begins in September and only ends after the Feast of the Three Kings in January of next year. Jose Marie Chan, peeking in toward the end of August, was already a meme before memes became a fad. I don’t know about...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, December 24, reported that two individuals died from acute complications of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) monitored across 10 pilot surveillance sites. In its latest surveillance data covering December 21 to 4:59 a.m. on December 24, the DOH said one...
In a bold move towards global excellence in healthcare, premier private hospital Manila Doctors Hospital is advancing its initiatives through a recent partnership with IHH Healthcare Singapore under the Mount Elizabeth Medical Affiliate Programme (MAP), a globally recognized and one of the largest...
Have you indulged in calorie-laden, sugary, and fatty-rich food in the past days and nights? By now, you may be feeling bloated, have gained some weight, and have accumulated unwanted fat in the belly area. Perhaps you are beginning to experience other symptoms such as acne breakouts, sluggishness,...
Open any beauty app, scroll through skincare reels, or peek into a friend’s vanity—chances are, you’ll spot the word “peptides” somewhere. It’s become almost synonymous with smart skincare, the kind that promises that coveted “glass skin” finish we’ve all been chasing. But...
Recently in the clinic, a patient enthusiastically greeted me, “Merry Christmas, Doc!” This wouldn’t have been unusual because it is December, except that she was wearing a hijab. Sensing my confusion, she explained that many of her Christian friends greet her, “Eid Mubarak!” at the end...
As the Department of Health (DOH) ramps up nationwide hospital readiness for the Christmas and New Year holidays, DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa reminded the public to avoid excessive consumption of salty and fatty foods during the Yuletide season. The DOH chief gave the reminder during an inspection...
Vision screening is now mandatory for kindergarten learners nationwide as the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, December 17, rolled out its new National Vision Screening Program (NVSP)—a preventive health initiative aimed at detecting eye problems early and preventing them from...
Birch Tree Fortified 's Nutrition Mission is our nationwide effort to bring affordable, quality nutrition to every Filipino, especially those who are most in need. "We started with a lofty goal of 1 million servings," said Zharina Balog, Group Product Manager of Birch Tree Family Milk...
Senator Raffy Tulfo reminded Department of Health Secretary Ted Harbosa to fulfill his commitment to remove Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Paolo Teston from his post. This was once Tulfo successfully facilitated the takedown of several products flagged by the FDA under its...
