Former Alaminos, Pangasinan mayor and Agrarian Reform secretary Hernani Braganza is attempting to make a political comeback as the first nominee of the Aksyon Dapat Party-list. Braganza, who was a former peace negotiator under four different presidents, said that their initial plan was to create a...
TIME TO SPEAK UP From left: Belay Fernando, Bea McLelland, Kendra Kramer, and Cheska Garcia-Kramer, and Niña Corpuz Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a prevalent virus that can lead to significant health problems, including cervical, genital, and throat cancers, in both men and women. It is often...
According to a study by the World Health Organization in 2021, the number of people living with hypertension among adults aged 30 to 79 years doubled to 1.28 billion since 1990. Data shared by the former president of the Philippine Society of Hypertension, Deborah Ignacia D. Ona, MD, MBA, FPCP,...
How would you describe a malnourished person? Growing up, I only equated malnutrition to lacking nourishment resulting to looking like skin and bones. A malnourished person for me looked gaunt and emaciated. The lack of muscle mass and body fat is evident due to lack of food intake and proper...
CLINICAL MATTERS Many people know Dr. Willie Ong for his popular medical posts which are easy to understand and very informative for the general public. Recently, he announced that he had cancer – an inoperable sarcoma in his chest – for which he was receiving his second cycle of chemotherapy....
The Marcos Jr. administration will borrow $509.24 million (about P28.7 billion) from the World Bank to enhance health services in rural areas. World Bank documents showed that the Washington-based multilateral lender's board is expected to approve the Philippines Health System Resilience Project on...
The Medical City launched a comprehensive brain health initiative called “Your Mind Matters: Guiding You to Better Brain Health.” Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines. According to the Stroke Society of the Philippines, it is the second leading cause of...
The Medical City and La Vista formally open Community Clinic. The Medical City Ortigas (TMCO) and La Vista Homeowners' Association, Inc. (LVHAI) officially opened the doors of The Medical City Community Clinic - La Vista in Quezon City on September 28. The collaboration aims to improve access...
A person’s hair has a vital role in shaping an individual’s appearance and often serves as a symbol of confidence, identity, and self-expression. Despite having differences in hairstyles, needs, and grooming, people have one common problem when it comes to hair — hair loss. This condition...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) can afford to lower its members' mandatory contribution thanks to the huge chunk of unutilized funds that it has accumulated over the years. Citing figures from the Department of Finance (DOF)...
In the age of social media, where people’s screens are constantly flooded with exciting food and travel photos, the allure of food tripping and travel is undeniable. But, amidst the excitement, it’s crucial to remember the unsung hero behind every enjoyable experience: the gut. With 70% of your...
Dr. Edsel Salvana (Photo PhilDev | Facebook) Known as a regular health columnist for Manila Bulletin Lifestyle , Dr. Edsel Salvana is no stranger to sharing the latest information when it comes to news about Covid-19, mpox, and other infectious diseases. Recently, Dr. Salvana received the...
