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Revolutionary breakthrough in eye care

Fatima University Medical Center (FUMC) has made history by becoming the first hospital in Southeast Asia certified to train doctors in SMILE eye surgery—a...

No butts about its: Health advocates rally for smoke-free future

As the Philippines observes National No Smoking Month this June, health advocates are urging smokers to take actionable steps toward quitting, underscoring the long-term...

A new era in surgery: Going where the scalpel could not

Stepping into one of Makati Medical Center’s (MakatiMed) state-of-the-art operating suites feels like entering the future of surgery. The hospital has introduced the Da...

A simpler way to stay healthy

Actress Julia Montes believes that wellness is about choosing sustainable habits over temporary solutions—embracing what works and committing to it gradually. Now, the actress...

84% of Filipinos with diabetes have vision problems

More than eight out of 10 Filipinos with diabetes, or 84.6 percent, experience vision-related problems, the highest rate among eight Asia Pacific (APAC) countries...

Filipino endometriosis program wins international praise

Philippine-based pharmaceutical company MedEthix Incorporated was recently recognized at the Healthcare Asia Pharma awards for its MedEthix Endometriosis Masterclass (MEM), a continuing medical education...

HEALTH EXPERTS.

Dr. Christia Padolina of Asia and Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AOFOG); Dr. Analyn Fuentes-Fallarme of the Philippine Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics...

Face masks won’t prevent mpox spread — health group

The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) on Monday said that all mpox cases in the country remain part of Clade 2,...

DOH: No looming lockdown as mpox cases go down in May

The Department of Health on Saturday warned the public against fake social media posts claiming a lockdown is in place over rising mpox cases...

DOH issues mpox guidelines as cases emerge in Western Visayas, Cebu

The Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH WV CHD) on Thursday reminded the public to stay vigilant following the confirmation...

Invasive species cost trillions in damages: study

Paris, France—From river-clogging plants to disease-carrying insects, the direct economic cost of invasive species worldwide has averaged about $35 billion a year for decades, researchers...

Lessons from the Running Era: What running taught me about leadership and well-being

I recently witnessed a quiet act of leadership during my first-ever “fun run” since 2015. A student of mine showed up at the event...

WHO adopts landmark pandemic agreement

Geneva, Switzerland—The World Health Organization's member states on Tuesday adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement on tackling future health crises, after more than three years of...

Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Washington, United States—Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, and is...
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