As an infectious diseases doctor, I take every opportunity to tout the life-saving efficacy of vaccines. Many of my medical colleagues feel the same way. Pulmonologists are among the most enthusiastic vaccinators of adults, especially against respiratory diseases like pneumonia, influenza, and...
Are you in your 40s? You are now entering a crucial stage in a woman’s reproductive cycle: perimenopause. This is a period of transition from a woman’s reproductive years to menopause—a season of change that usually begins four years before the total cessation of a woman’s menstrual periods...
Most of us visit a skin or aesthetic clinic with a concern. It could be stubborn acne that refuses to go away, the wish to look a little more refreshed, or simply curiosity about a new treatment. But these are often just starting points. Knowing what your skin actually needs, and which treatment is...
The torrential rains and widespread flooding in Metro Manila brought on last week by Typhoon Maymay reminded us of how we are all at the mercy of nature’s fury. Five straight days of school were canceled, adding to the already severe collateral damage from the floodwaters. Some areas still...
In this day and age, we take our eyesight for granted. Our unhealthy lifestyle compromises the health of our eyes. In fact, we abuse our eyes by binge-watching shows, doom-scrolling on our gadgets, playing video games for long hours, reading with poor lighting, not getting enough quality sleep, and...
These days, pursuing health and fitness goals doesn’t just require personalized physical training and a well-planned diet. For many, it also involves smart technology as a dependable companion. We have seen it in the form of innovative gym equipment and other wearables, such as rings and...
There has been a lot of noise anew about the origins of Covid-19, the effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, and whether the pandemic was real in the first place. This was precipitated by a recent United States (US) Senate hearing where Dr. Anthony Fauci, who became the public face of the US...
Optimum nutrition is vital to sustaining life. More than medications and other forms of treatment during illness, getting optimum nutrition is a major factor in the healing process. People often perish from being malnourished rather than succumbing to their illnesses. If your body is...
The instinct with troubled skin has always been to remove things. Strip the oil, kill the bacteria, resurface the top layer. It worked, up to a point. The point was usually the moment the skin gave up—red, reactive, thinner than when we started. What has changed in the last few years is genuinely...
Before, healthcare was a term mostly used in conversations within hospitals and clinics. It was something people turned to only when illness struck. Today, that narrative has changed. Healthcare is now discussed far beyond medical institutions. It influences how we work, eat, travel, and age,...
There have recently been a lot of discussions on social media about whether pursuing a career in medicine is still worthwhile. It started with a TikTok post where an undergrad shared his dream of going to medical school. A commenter who said he/she was a doctor discouraged the student from pursuing...
When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight and achieving optimal health at any age, both the quality and quantity of the food we eat greatly influence our weight and overall well-being. However, it 's not just what or how much we eat that matters. Our eating behaviors and lifestyle habits...
