The World Health Organization (WHO) recently labeled a new strain of the COVID-19 virus as a variant of concern, due to the sudden rise in cases all around the world. This variant is called the Omicron variant, first identified in…
With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the many variants of the disease, it can be easy to feel lost and confused on what warning signs to look out for. Especially in this cold or amihanseason, it can even…
If you’re like most Filipinos, the recent Yuletide season was mostly likely filled with special moments around the dining table, enjoying delicious holiday meals with family and loved ones.With food being a central part of Filipino celebrations and salo-salo and…
As the old saying goes, knowledge is power. With the recent COVID-19 surge,it becomes all the more important for us to be aware of the different ways our bodies can be affected by the illness. Apart from the usual symptoms,…
New year, new you! One of the most common New Year’s resolutions, especially in the pandemic, is to live a healthier lifestyle. From preventing common diseases to improving physical and mental wellness, a healthy body is one ready to face…
We are, sadly, in the midst of another COVID-19 surge, ostensibly due to the highly contagious Omicron variant entering the country to end 2021. Already, cases have risen from 100–300 daily last December to over 3,000 most days this January. …
According to medical experts, there is a direct relationship between high blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol. When the arteries become hardened and narrowed with cholesterol plaque and calcium (atherosclerosis), the heart has to strain much harder to pump blood…
Strokes and heart attacks are sudden health conditions that can occur suddenly and require immediate medical attention. These result from lack of blood flow to critical body parts. When there is a blood clot (a blockage in blood flow) in…
Astra Zeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine(ChAdOx1-S [Recombinant])significantly boosted levels of antibodies against the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant (B.1.1.529)following a third dose booster, according to data from a new laboratory study.1 Neutralization titres for Omicron were boosted following a third dose with Astra Zeneca’s…
PLDT, Smart, and the Makati Medical Center Foundation are working together to build more mentally resilient communities and creating a safe space to support the country’s Health Heroes in the frontline service through the Better Today Conversations on Mental Health…