A simple flu isn’t that serious right? It’s so common. It strikes you several times in the course of your lifespan. You recover after a few days and you’re fine. You should be thanking your immune system for successfully fighting microorganisms that could have sent you to your death...
CLINICAL MATTERS The news spread like wildfire. Or, perhaps more appropriately, it went viral. Barbie Hsu, the Taiwanese superstar well-known to Filipino audiences as the actress from the 2018 megahit drama series Meteor Garden had just succumbed to complications of influenza. She was only...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Health-Davao region has urged the people, especially children, to practice oral hygiene in line with this year’s National Oral Health Month celebration. Dr. Girlie Blancada, Oral Health Program Manager of the DOH–Davao, said that oral health plays a vital role...
Do you often experience feelings of fatigue, being unusually tired or sluggish? Sadness and low mood or anxiety? Have difficulty concentrating or remembering things, or an unexplained increase or decrease in weight? Together, these symptoms are known to be associated with thyroid disease. If you...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Wednesday, February 5 urged the new president and chief executive officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to focus on prioritizing public welfare and the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law. Ejercito made the...
Senators are looking forward to changes that would happen under United States-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Edwin Mercado, who has been appointed by President Marcos as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). Senator Joseph...
Reports from the Philippine Statistics Authority highlight the increasing out-of-pocket health spending despite healthcare financing schemes, emphasizing the need for comprehensive financial planning. Healthcare costs are skyrocketing, especially in private hospitals. A single emergency or surgery...
The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading the measure that seeks to overhaul the Philippine healthcare system by amending the Universal...
Staying fit can be an intimidating process for many. Most find it difficult to find where to start off whereas others simply need an added variety to their routine to keep things going. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing session or an intense calorie burner, there's a workout for...
Asian Hospital Medical Center Leadership Team during the AHMC Kick off 2025 Asian Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) welcomed 2025 with its much-anticipated annual tradition, rallying employees, doctors, and staff under the banner of “High Five para sa 2025.” The vibrant event served as...
CLINICAL MATTERS Within hours after his inauguration for a second term, US President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders aimed at reshaping the international policies of the United States. Included among these policy shifts were the withdrawal of the US from the World Health...
What comes after an individual gets diagnosed with the dreaded big C? A person diagnosed with cancer is reduced to being a patient. One who has to undergo a series of medical treatments from surgery to chemotherapy, radiation, and a cocktail of medications. Your world turns...
