A decade of stalled hospital projects under flawed budgeting has prompted the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to fast-track the completion of Metro Manila’s major health facilities by 2028 amid rising public demand for better hospital capacity. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the...
Here’s something I find myself telling patients almost daily: Your skin is not just a wrapping. It’s a window. A window into how well you’ve been sleeping, whether you’ve been drinking enough water, how much stress you’re carrying, and yes—how your body is aging on the inside. Of...
Hearing someone cough in public places such as churches, markets, or public transportation can now easily trigger anxiety, especially amid reports of so-called “super flu” cases in the country. From Jan. 1 to Dec. 27, 2025, the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 63 cases of “super flu”...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, January 12, announced that it is expanding mental health and anti-bullying support in public schools by formally involving parents, guardians, and caregivers as partners in learner protection through the rollout of the “Kaagapay” Program. In a...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, January 12, called on the public to stay vigilant and informed amid reports of a “super flu." Go, vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, noted that health authorities, including infectious disease specialists, have explained that the term...
We are all back to reality. The festive vibe is now gone, but unfortunately, the excess weight many of us gained over the holidays has remained. Are you scared of stepping on the scale? Do your clothes feel a bit tighter? Don’t fret! You can start anew. However, do not begin the year by starving...
A total of 63 “super flu” cases have been logged across the country from Jan. 1 to Dec. 27, all of whom have since recovered, the Department of Health (DOH) said. “So mayroon na tayong datos ngayon all the way until December, 63 po ‘yung naibilang natin. Lahat po sila ay buhay, lahat sila...
For many Filipinos, physical discomfort is already accepted as part of our daily lives. Tight shoulders from desk work, stiff hips from long commutes, or recurring back pain are just some of the concerns. According to Janine Khazaie, chief executive officer of MassageMNL, this was one of the...
Starting next week, Danish company Novo Nordisk is launching its Wegovy weight loss pill in the US. Consumers can purchase 1.5 mg and 4 mg doses at $149 (₱8,808) per month. Larger doses, at 9 mg and 25 mg, are also available for $299 (₱17,677) for a month’s supply. This comes just two weeks...
How many years have you told yourself you’ll start being healthier the coming year, only to give up one month in? Setting up health goals is a common New Year’s Eve resolution for many, but the difficult part is following through. Let’s be honest, with how hectic schedules can be these days,...
During prehistoric times, humans were already used to going for long periods without sustenance because food was not readily available. They had to hunt animal sources of food and gather plant sources of food. They were technically fasting during those times when they had to look for food. In...
Fireworks-related injuries nationwide climbed to 720 cases during the recent holiday season, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, Jan. 5. The agency said the cases were recorded from Dec. 21 to Jan. 5, based on reports from 62 sentinel hospitals. Data showed that 52 percent of those...
