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St. Luke’s High Intensity Ultrasound system does away with invasive procedures

Dubbed as HIFU for short, the machine is the first and so far only one of its kind in the country, which also shortens downtime, lessens the pain and minimizes complications, including blood loss. It’s a possible alternative for those who seek the removal of gynecological and hepatic masses. By…

Leading Japanese healthcare company opens office in the country

Established in 1954, the Osaka-based company hopes to quickly expand its marketing efforts to reach out to more far-flung and underserved communities in the country via its cutting-edge dialysis machines, among other life-sustaining medical products. Nipro Corporation, an Osaka-based company engaged in the manufacture of medical, pharmaceutical and glass products…

St. Luke’s Medical Center celebrates 119th year by giving back

Under its Culture of Care initiatives, the country’s premier healthcare and wellness provider is empowering several rural communities by providing them with job opportunities that allow them to produce products that promote patient comfort while reducing the harmful effects on the environment. As part of its 119th anniversary celebration, as…

Virgin coconut oil works wonders, even versus COVID-19

Known for years for its various healing and health-giving properties, virgin coconut oil, as one of its proponents asserts, is also said to be effective in boosting one’s immunity against COVID-19, reducing its severity and speeding up recovery among those already infected. By Reggie Abang If you pay close attention…

‘Total body remodeling’ made faster, easier and safer

Country’s leading slimming center chain introduces the EvolveX, its newest machine that could effectively zap stubborn fat and cellulite in the tummy, trunk, thighs and upper arms. Marie France recently unveiled its newest machine, an exclusive to the fitness and slimming center chain, dubbed as EvolveX. Harnessing radio frequency and…

All-in-one protection for your fur babies in one tablet

Heart Evangelista places her much-loved pets in the hands of a tried-and-tested brand. Wife, actress, host, influencer, fashionista, painter. Heart Evangelista certainly plays a broad range of real-life roles. But one role that doubles as an advocacy that not too many people know about, except perhaps her loved ones, closest…

‘Break Your Stigma’—beauty brand launches website dedicated to mental health support

In time for Health Awareness Month, this Australian cosmetics and skincare brand does its share to help break the lingering stigma on mental health issues. With cases of chronic stress, depression and anxiety hitting an all-time high because of the pandemic and all its countless ill effects, the launch of…

‘Vaccination has greatly helped us’

In case you’re still having second thoughts on getting jabbed, the science bears it out—the vaccines against COVID-19 work and they’re generally safe. As one doctor in this story declares: “Get vaccinated. It’s free! There’s no reason for you not to get vaccinated. You will not lose anything from it.…

The importance of an “anti-inflammatory” diet in achieving overall wellness

“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” Imagine if only a substantial number of the world's population heed Hippocrates' age-old advice. Hospital admissions would have gone down, lifestyle-related diseases and premature deaths avoided. But it's never too late to turn a new leaf when it comes…

Country’s leading real estate developer rolls out vaccination program

No one is safe until everyone is safe. We are only as strong as our weakest link. The race to stop the spread of Covid-19 and the further mutation of the virus, which causes it, through vaccination continues, and SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is stopping at nothing to protect its…