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in WellnessDayHeart Health at a Cellular Level: What Filipinos Miss about the Mitochondria
Cardiovascular disease has become one of the Asia’s most pressing health challenges. A study revealed that this region accounted for 61.3% of global cardiovascular mortality, and a disease burden that exceeds the global average by 8.3%. In the Philippines, ischaemic heart diseases remain the top cause of death with 100,958 cases, taking up 19.8 percent […] More
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in WellnessDayIt Takes a Village to Raise a Batang Matatag: How Safe Water and Gut Health Are Helping Build Stronger Futures
Erceflora, together with the Manila Water Foundation, Department of Education (DepEd), and the Pasig City Government, is expanding the Batang Matatag child health initiative across 44 schools in Pasig as the program marks its fifth year. More
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Ascend Rx Enters Philippine Market, Highlights Physician-Pharmacist Partnership in Responsible Compounding
As certain prescription medicines gain greater attention online, concerns have also grown over Filipinos obtaining compounded versions from unlicensed or unauthorized sources. But the controversy has also created confusion around what compounded medicines actually are, why they may be prescribed, and how patients should access them responsibly. More
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From silent risks to holistic care: InLife brings health discussion, global protection and culture together
In the Philippines, cardiovascular disease was the country’s leading killer in 2025, accounting for 19.8% of all deaths, or approximately one Filipino life lost every four minutes. During a media health briefing titled “Closing the Healthcare Gap for Filipinos,” The Medical City Clinics Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mariann Almajar, FPCP, FPCC, revealed a glaring reality: […] More
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in WellnessDayNatural ways to unclog a stuffy nose
It begins with a sore or itchy throat, a mild headache, constant sneezing, achy joints and muscles, and a feeling of being unwell. Before you know it, you have a cold and just as annoying as a runny nose is a stuffy one, because it makes your head feel heavy and breathing difficult. More
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Taiwan Expo 2026 brings 125 firms to Manila amid push to modernise key Philippine industries
Taiwan Expo 2026 in the Philippines opened Thursday at the SMX Convention Center Manila, bringing 125 Taiwanese companies into a market confronting gaps in energy access, healthcare affordability, agricultural productivity and industrial digitalisation. More
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Sun Life’s SUN Fit and Well Demonstrates Lasting Impact on Filipinos’ Health Protection Journey
As more Filipinos take a longer-term view of their health and financial well-being, protection solutions that can support them through life’s uncertainties continue to play an important role. For Sun Life Philippines, this enduring need is reflected in SUN Fit and Well, its comprehensive health protection and life insurance plan, which continues to help Clients […] More
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in WellnessDayStay on Track with Your Health Through Free Iron Blood Test and Blood Pressure Screening at Watsons
Following its efforts in August to make preventive healthcare more accessible, Watsons Philippines continues to bring free health services closer to Filipinos this September. With many of the services continuing into the month, the initiative gives consumers more opportunities to make routine health checks part of their everyday lives, whether they are monitoring existing concerns, […] More
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in ChewsDay, WellnessDayMetabolic health – Your body’s interconnected network
Metabolic health is increasingly shaping conversations around modern wellness. Most people think good metabolism is all about managing body weight or blood sugar. However, beyond the buzzword, metabolic health is the body’s ability to efficiently convert food into energy, while maintaining optimal blood sugar, lipid, and blood pressure levels, and managing weight without chronic inflammation. More
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in Sundae ScoopMapúa University reshapes medical education with AI, social accountability agenda at global health conference
Mapúa University, in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), spotlights AI in medical education and the importance of social accountability in healthcare practice at the recent Towards Unity for Health (TUFH) 2026 International Conference held in Manila, Philippines. More
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in Techday, WellnessDaySleep, Stress, and Steps: Xiaomi’s New Wearables Arrive in the Philippines
Between navigating heavy commutes, sitting through classes, and trying to squeeze in a quick workout, staying on top of your health can easily take a backseat. Xiaomi wants to fix that with the launch of the REDMI Watch 6 Lite and Xiaomi Band 11 Active—two wearables geared toward straightforward fitness tracking and keeping you connected […] More
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in Techday, WellnessDayYour Health At a Glance: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9
Some days start with a morning run, others with a packed schedule and a much-needed hot drink. Whether it’s chasing new trails, winding down, or getting better sleep, the small choices we make each day can shape how we feel, perform, and recover. Samsung is bringing this next step in wearable health to Filipinos with […] More
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