Health & Wellness

Germany-based software firm SAP introduced last week the SAP Health Engagement technological solution, which directly connects patients to physicians and health-program managers. 

Washington, D.C.—A bacterium being trialed to control the spread of dengue has now been shown to prevent the transmission of the Zika virus, researchers said recently.

For over 50 years, Philusa Corp. has been bringing high-quality, yet affordable pharmaceutical and consumer products that Filipinos use every day at every stage of their lives. 

The Department of Health (DOH), together with some health experts, defended the efficacy of the new dengue vaccine Dengvaxia, saying it will prevent the transmission of the disease. 

Pharex Health Corp., the most prescribed brand of medicines, has expressed anew its continued support for Mercury Drug’s Operation BigayLunas program, which the country’s leading drugstore has been conducting every year as part of its anniversary celebration. 

In every disaster that hits the Philippines, Filipinos’ strength and resiliency always emerge. One may ask: Where do they get their strength of character when life’s biggest challenges come their way? This strength came after years of nurturing, which started from their very own homes. 

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) highlighted its accomplishments, various benefit packages, innovations, and new and strengthened partnerships when its celebrated its 21st anniversary recently.

Cervical cancer is one of the most curable types of cancer, but despite this, it still ranks as one of the leading causes of death among Filipino women today. 

Cosmetic products exist to help women improve their facial features or cover imperfections. But while an average woman uses 12 different products everyday—which, all in all, contains about 170 ingredients, according to a study by US organization Skin Deep—their desire to look good might do more harm than good, especially when a proper skin regimen is not practiced. 

Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy, the pioneering specialty compounding pharmacy in the Philippines, officially launched its wellness space that offers a wide variety of products that promote wholesome wellness and local goodness.