Health & Wellness

Ateneo De Manila University acquired UV Care air purifiers as part of its preparation for its return to campus, and resume operations for the next normal. All these are being done to help ensure the safety and protection of its students, faculty, and staff. The UV Care air purifier is a US FDA-approved Class II Medical Device for air cleaning. Based on certified-tested reports, UV …

VALERIA DOCTORS- a new top-notch, one-stop-clinic is set to take the stage as a leading provider of world-class standard quality of Dentistry and Medical Aesthetics. Anchored in superior skills and home-like customer service, Valeria Doctors promises to revolutionize the practice and leave footprints on the globe as they foster patients all over the world by promoting Medical Aesthetics and Dental …

In the Philippines, diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality. In 2021, diabetes mellitus ranked fifth on the list of causes of death in the country, according to a report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This condition is caused by elevated sugar levels in the blood due to insufficient insulin production. If left unchecked, the chronic disease can result in …

As the COVID-19 pandemic brought about challenges and caused fear in people across the world, some individuals may have changed life perspectives negatively.  To address this and help individuals, particularly working parents, switch back to familiar ways and practices, Malayan High School of Science hosted a webinar titled “Your Well-Being Matters: Beating Burnout and Practicing Mindfulness for Working Parents” last …

Advocacy campaign For Your Sweetheart PH leads the discussion on the need for healthier habits in the new normal Doctors and other health industry experts are sounding the alarm over the surges in deaths due to heart disease and diabetes over the past two years. Data from the Philippine Statistics Office show that ischemic heart disease was the top cause …

Glorious Industrial & Development Corporation (GIDC), also known as the Stevia Company, is launching a lineup of naturally-sweetened and healthy beverages so sugar-conscious Filipinos can still enjoy their favorite drinks without guilt. GIDC, The Stevia Company’s line-up of products under its Glorious brand includes the Glorious 3in1 Premium Coffee and Glorious Iced Tea Mixes, and the Sweet & Fit Stevia …

At least 18 million Filipinos are either suffering from or at risk of a disease considered a silent epidemic. This is one of the alarming pieces of information presented at the recent online press conference titled “Fatty Liver Facts: What You Need to Know About This Silent Epidemic” organized by the Hepatology Society of the Philippines (HSP).  The “silent epidemic” …

Face-to-face events are, without a doubt, back with a vengeance. And for many, this serves as the perfect excuse to start investing in new, trendy fashion pieces. But why stop there when you can further push your post-quarantine glow up with a newfound healthy radiance? Cetaphil Philippines, in partnership with premium multi-brand beauty destination, Look At Me, recently held an …

By Leilani S. Junio  / Philippine News Agency  The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 968 new human immunodeficieny virus (HIV) cases in March, the highest monthly figure since the virus was first detected in the Philippines in 1984. 

Washington, D.C.: Cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) are expected to increase in four of the world’s highest burden countries, including the Philippines, over the next two decades, a new study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found.