For many Filipinos, staying healthy often takes a backseat to the demands of everyday life. Routine health check-ups are frequently postponed because of busy schedules, concerns about cost, or the belief that they’re healthy if they aren’t experiencing any symptoms. Yet many common health conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, anemia, osteoporosis, and liver disease, can develop […]
They say that dogs are man’s best friend, but for some, they are much more than that—they are family. The same goes for cats, rabbits, or other pets that have been there as their companion through good and bad times. So, when these pets’ lives come to an end, can people grieve their loss the […]
For a lot of young Filipinos today, the internal monologue around getting sick sounds something like: “I can’t afford to be sick right now.” The Philippine Statistics Authority estimates that freelancers and self-employed workers now make up a significant portion of the country’s labor force — many of whom are not covered by PhilHealth or […]
The common chronic hormonal condition affecting women has been renamed in hopes of improving healthcare and encouraging people to take it more seriously. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or most commonly known as PCOS, will now be called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). The change stems from the widespread misconception that PCOS only involves ovarian cysts, leading […]
April is Stress Awareness Month. Yes, you heard that right, there is a whole month dedicated to raising awareness towards stress and has done so since 1992. 2026 has been a rather stressful year with everything happening around the world from rising gas prices due to the conflict, political tensions, among others. Adding to that […]
What a dream come true for our beloved doctor Chopper! Tony Tony Chopper, a character from the famous manga series ‘ONE PIECE,’ has been appointed as an official supporter of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Doctors Without Borders, helping in raising awareness of the organization’s humanitarian medical activities worldwide. Originally a blue-nosed reindeer, Chopper became a […]
At the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), healing doesn’t stop at prescriptions and procedures. Every day, inside its chapel, something quieter, but just as vital is being prepared: food. Through the initiative led by Fr. Wilfredo Manalo Samson, hundreds of sandwiches are made from Monday to Friday and distributed to emergency room patients and their guardians. […]
Social media is packed with an overwhelming flood of content—from memes and trends to news and ads, and everything in between. While all of these can be fun and informative, they also come with downsides. One is the exposure to sexually explicit posts that some creators label as “educational.” On Facebook, content creator Doc Adam […]
“What’s your MBTI?” “I bet you’re an introvert because you’re shy!” “Are you letter F? You seem to act based on emotions!” “I’m an INFP, what about you?” These are just a few of the phrases that people throw around to define themselves, or others, using only four letters. For years, many turned to […]
