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…
Give a gift to yourself this Christmas season by cleansing your system! Take the time to be intentional with your health so you can feel better and look better, just in time for the holidays. Cleansing and taking care of your body…
There is no doubt that the pandemic has caused Filipinos to be more aware of the state of their health. As revealed by the Herbalife Nutrition Asia Pacific Health Inertia Survey 2021, 35 percent of the respondents from the Philippines…
Heart disease refers to any condition that affects the heart or the cardiovascular system. There are many types of heart disease, and they affect the heart and blood vessels in different ways. But the most common type of heart disease…
Menopause is a natural part of the aging process that women will have to go through eventually. It is a transitional stage in a woman’s reproductive life, a stage where your once-regular period will suddenly be irregular before reaching a…
When it comes to hair care products, there are preconceived notions when people hear “natural.”This has led to naturals being stereotyped as something that’s less effective, something that’s not good enough to meet certain standards when it comes to their…
In this pandemic time, health workers have been recognized as modern-day heroes. They are on the frontline of defense against the Covid-19 virus. But among the ranks of health workers in the country, the pharmacists are less recognized for their…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. It’s typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gasesor particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke. These also cause two of the…