Through the various stages of anyone’s life, people will find their needs and priorities evolving. Young professionals will begin building a foundation of protection for themselves. Newly minted heads of households will look for solutions to safeguard their families' well-being, while the...
Cancer continues to rise in incidence across Southeast Asia. In 2020 , almost 10 million people died from cancer globally, a number which is expected to rise to 16.3 million by 2040. In 2022 , the Southeast Asian region alone witnessed over 1.1 million new cases, in addition to cases worldwide....
As the summer season starts, the sudden change in weather can upset our immune systems. With our immune systems going hay wire, leads the door open for the common cold to creep its way in and give us a nasty cough. Here are five surefire ways to keep your days sniffle-free. Boost yourself with...
By DENNIS GUTIERREZ The Philippines, a nation with a deep-seated aversion to illegal drugs, finds itself at a crossroads with medical marijuana. Public opinion is divided, with some advocating for its potential therapeutic benefits while others remain wary of its psychoactive properties and fear...
For many generations, my family never had to buy salt. Like almost everyone in our barrio, Pulanglupa, we were given free salt for our household needs by neighbors who owned the hundreds of salt beds, which were landmarks as famous as our town’s bamboo organ. Well, not exactly free. We had to...
By Dr. Lauren Kay Evangelista Heart Failure Specialist, Asian Cardiovascular Institute Asian Hospital and Medical Center I am a woman. I know what we are capable of. But it still amazes me every time I realize how loving, caring, and strong we can be. And there are instances when all these...
Peer volunteers and student leaders together with the Heads Up PH team and selected school personnel actively participated and achieved training objectives at the Empowering Peer Facilitators on Basic Paracounselling Skills Training in Gordon College, Olongapo With its core mission to work towards...
Health experts partnered with GSK to launch a nationwide awareness campaign on shingles, aiming to educate the public on its risks, impact, and prevention. Often overlooked, shingles can lead to serious complications, especially in older adults, with the risk sharply increasing at age 50. Shingles,...
At the inaugural Asia’s Influential Leaders Awards 2024, held on February 16, 2024, at the Grand Ballroom, Okada Manila, various leaders from different fields were honored for their advocacies, influence, and contributions to their communities, sparking hope in other Filipino communities. The...
Phonak Slim Lumity, the company's top product Responding to unclear conversations by nodding mindlessly and forcing a smile may indicate early signs of hearing loss, which we tend to ignore. In a startling projection for 2050, the World Health Organization anticipates disabling hearing loss,...
Advanced Abilities, an all-Filipino technology company and independent solutions aggregator, today introduced a line of products and services that are meant to enhance different local industries with the aid of technology. At the forefront is Smart Health Solutions which consists of AI-enabled...
The officers from PhilHealth formally awarded the Z-Benefit Package for Kidney Transplantation contract to Capitol Medical Center, Inc (CMCI). Photo shows (L-R): CMC Medical Director, Dr. Jorge T. Logarta, PhilHealth Vice President, Regional Office NCR, Dr. Bernadette C. Lico, Dr. Janice Gem P....
