When Does Persistent Canker Sores or ‘Singaw’ Require Medical Attention?
Though it typically measures less than a centimeter, a canker sore (known by its medical term as aphthous ulcer and colloquially as singaw) can ruin your entire day. Found on the lips, cheeks, gums, or tongue, these non-contagious small, shallow, and white lesions with a white or red tip and red border are so painful, […]
Get to Know the Rare and Serious Condition “Mirror Syndrome” Among Women
As the parent designed by nature to carry a baby to full term in her womb, a mother has the great responsibility of taking good care of herself. Her overall health, after all, has a direct effect on the health of her unborn child. If she has the Zika virus, HIV/AIDS, or Hepatitis B […]
How Breaking Free from HIV Stigma Improves Treatment Outcomes
When it was first diagnosed in the early 1980s, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was a looming death sentence that took approximately two (2) million lives annually during its peak from 2004 to 2006. Today, as experts continue to fine-tune potential cures to the disease in clinical trials, breakthroughs in suppressing the virus have allowed […]
Viral Gastroenteritis: What Causes the “Stomach Flu” and How to Prevent It
Never underestimate the power of handwashing. Each time we practice the simple task of cleaning our hands thoroughly with soap and water, we protect ourselves against a myriad of diseases—from respiratory illnesses like the common cold, pneumonia, influenza, and COVID-19, to gastrointestinal infections like hepatitis A, cholera, E. coli, salmonellosis, parasites, and stomach flu Not […]
How to Live Longer with Lung Cancer: 4 Doctor-Backed Tips
If Lung Cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in the Philippines and worldwide, it is because its symptoms—a persistent cough, blood in the phlegm, shortness of breath, unexplained fatigue and weight loss, hoarseness—do not show in its early stages. “The challenge is diagnosing Lung Cancer,” concedes Antonio Ramos, MD, Thoracic and […]
Sunscreen 101: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Smart Sun Protection
Want to build strong bones, boost your immune system, and cheer up? Get some sun exposure. Catching rays signals the skin to produce vitamin D, which absorbs calcium that fortifies our bones. Vitamin D can also help prevent the onset of diseases like type 2 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and certain cancers by strengthening our […]
3 Decades of Dermatologic Care
The holistic way to healthy skin
Measuring between 1.5 and 2.0 square meters in an average adult, the skin is the largest organ of the human body. As such, it plays a crucial role to our survival. Besides acting as a physical barrier to infection, external threats, and ultraviolet rays, it regulates our body’s temperature and, thanks to nerve endings, allows […]
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Hair loss no more! How hair transplant can help you reclaim your crowning glory for good
When you think about it, every part of the human body is an indicator of a person’s health. Take hair, for instance. Dull, brittle strands are a consequence of too much blow-drying or the use of products with harsh chemicals. When accompanied by other symptoms, they could also be a sign of hypothyroidism. Premature gray […]
Rainy Day Radiance 2025
Glow Into the NEW YOU for the Holidays!
