As the COVID situation in the country is improving, biopharmaceutical leader Takeda Healthcare Philippines Inc. highlights the importance of providing continuous care for patients that are diagnosed with lymphoma. “Now that restrictions are easing up, we have the opportunity to take initiative and engage in activities that will allow us to extend the much-needed...
After living for two years with the perks and pitfalls of online classes (your internet is spotty but at least the kids are safe from COVID-19), students in all levels are set to go back to school for traditional in-person classes this August. National Action Plan on COVID-19 Chief Implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. made the announcement in February after noting...
One of the building blocks of healthy skin – not to mention hair and nails – is collagen. There are around 28 types of human collagen, but the most common are Types I, II, III, and IV. The most abundant of these is Type I which is found in skin, bone, ligaments, and organs. That’s why, familiar to many of us who are into skincare, collagen plays a vital part...
On a scorching hot summer day, there is nothing like a tall glass of cold water to soothe a parched throat and quench your thirst. But water does more than that. “The human body is made up of 60 percent water. Practically all of the body’s major systems rely on water to function,” says Mari Joanne Joson, MD, General Medicine consultant of top hospital in the...
Intrinsic, automatic and naturally effortless, breathing is often taken for granted. But if you have experienced a congested nose due to a cold or blocked airways because of a cough, then you would know the challenges brought about by impaired breathing. For those living with respiratory ailments such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), impaired...
Did you know that Philippines is ranked as the fourth most sleep deprived country in the world, with more than 80% having experienced occasional sleeplessness? We can definitely relate and not very surprised with this. Filipinos, most specially moms, are super busy and while most of us have made some changes to our lifestyle to improve our overall health and wellness...
Alert Level 0 is looming in the horizon and infectious disease experts say that Philippines looks ready for it. This is such great news for everyone and despite the doubts of many, our economy needs to move forward. We all need to move forward. And since the full opening and relaxation of restrictions will be happening soon, the question now is how prepared are we? In...
