A recent court ruling against growing two genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our country, specifically BT eggplant and golden rice, once again highlighted the disconnect between science and public perception in our country. GMOs refer to organisms which have had their genome (usually made up...
A revolutionary technology in digital imaging for detection and treatment of cancer is finally coming to the Philippines very soon. Makati Life Medical Center is the first to bring the uMI 550 Digital positron emission tomography/ computed tomography (PET/CT) system within this year following a...
“Heart on Wheels,” a mobile healthcare concept charity program of the Metro Pacific Health (MPH) Corporation, has officially hit the ground with its first stop in Agoncillo, Batangas on April 21, 2024. More than 30 multi-specialty doctors, as well as a number of medical staff and volunteers,...
Antibiotics are up there with vaccines and clean water as among the most important medical discoveries of all time. Prior to the serendipitous discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in the 1920s, doctors had very few tools to treat bacterial infection. Many women died after giving birth due...
Food poisoning happens more frequently during the summer months when the heat is at its peak compared to the rest of the year. Bacteria and viruses proliferate in warmer temperatures faster. That is why even if your food still smells okay and may taste like nothing’s off, it may already have...
Berberine In the quest for optimal health, natural supplements stand at the forefront of our collective curiosity, promising a blend of traditional wisdom and modern science. Among these, berberine, a compound extracted from a variety of plants such as Berberis, has emerged as a particularly potent...
Plinest is a cutting-edge regenerative biostimulator that taps into the power of polynucleotides to rejuvenate and repair the skin. Derived from a natural and biocompatible source, it primarily aims to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and overall texture. Unlike more traditional treatments,...
What comes to mind when we say Pinoy breakfast aside from pandesal and coffee? Typical Pinoy breakfast staples include tapsilog, longsilog, tocilog, hotdog, and luncheon meat. What do these foods have in common? They are all salt-cured meats to preserve shelf life and to add that richness in flavor...
Yesterday, I found myself facing a familiar adversary—Imposter Syndrome. Four months into our posting in Tokyo, I unexpectedly found myself seated in a meeting room, ready to interview an official from one of Japan’s top luxury developers. With over a decade of experience in journalism, much of...
With Quezon City recently declaring increased outbreaks of pertussis, or whooping cough, Solmux Advance— Unilab Inc.’s (Unilab) upgraded version of the highly trusted Solmux cough medicine, further intensified its health awareness campaign by gathering the city’s health workers and community...
Growing up, we learned that we need calcium from milk for stronger bones and teeth. Unless you are lactose intolerant since birth, you most probably consumed animal milk for most of your infant stage. Fortunate are those who have been breastfed. Image by freepik As you get older, you begin to...
In recent years, the ancient technique of oil pulling has emerged from the annals of traditional medicine to become a trending practice among health and wellness enthusiasts worldwide to promote oral hygiene and detoxification. The process involves swishing a tablespoon of oil, typically...
