Two out of every five Filipino adults aged 20 to 59 are overweight, according to experts.

Fight against obesity

Teachers are central to shaping the future, inspiring values, and building brighter tomorrows.

‘Wellness fest’ for teachers

Marikina City Mayor Marcy Teodoro joins other local officials and the Department of Health - Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) at the celebration of Philippine Health Month.

CARING FOR THE HEART

There is a great fear among Filipino women of cancer diagnosis but are skipping cancer screenings even if the disease is now claiming “premature” deaths among the younger female population.  

Filipino women are dying sooner than other Asian females in the US

Filipino skin is typically brown, rich in melanin, which means it reacts differently to certain treatments compared to lighter skin types.

Care for your 'kayumangging balat'

In the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, we diligently watch our sugar and saturated fat intake. However, there's a deceptive culprit stealthily endangering our well-being: trans fat. Through this article, we expose the perilous nature of trans fat and underscore why its consumption poses significant risks to our health.

The Hidden Hazard: Unveiling the Risks of Trans Fat Consumption

Cosmetic treatment leads to HIV infection

Too much vanity is dangerous, as a documented HIV transfer via a “vampire facial” was recorded in Albuquerque, New Mexico, reported the Associated Press Monday, April 29.

Too much vanity is dangerous

There is no need to implement lockdowns or restrictions in the movement of people to combat the spread of mpox in Laguna province.

Laguna PESU: Lockdown not necessary vs. mpox

(Nov 11, 2023). In support of this critical day for diabetes and to shed light on diabetes care in the country, Novo Nordisk Philippines, in collaboration with the local government of Quezon City, the Royal Danish Embassy Manila, and key medical organizations spearheads the Global Diabetes Walk in the Philippines.

World Diabetes

It isn't just a metaphorical expression born out of poetic verses. It's a genuine medical phenomenon, where emotional traumas, like the heart-wrenching goodbye to someone indispensable in our lives, can trigger physical responses in our heart akin to a heart attack.



The Reality of Broken Heart Syndrome

The Hidden Hazard Unveiling the Risks of Trans Fat Consumption

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