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Rising Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults: A Call for Awareness
Colorectal cancer is no longer a disease confined to older adults. Across the world — and increasingly in the Philippines — doctors are seeing more patients in their 20s, 30s, and 40s diagnosed with this...
March 10, 2026

March Is Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention Begins with Awareness
very March, the global medical community observes Colon Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder that one of the most common cancers is also among the most preventable. As physicians, we often encounter patients...
March 10, 2026

Colorectal Cancer: Understanding the Risks, Preventing the Disease, Saving Lives
Colorectal cancer — cancer of the colon and rectum — is one of the most common cancers worldwide and a leading cause of cancer deaths. Yet it is also among the most preventable. Most cases develop slowly...
March 10, 2026

The Beginning He Didn’t Force
The start of a new month often carries quiet expectations—new goals, renewed effort, stronger discipline. But this Sabbath story reminds us that not every beginning must be engineered. Some beginnings...
March 7, 2026

Restarting the Soul in the City of Pines
There are places that feel like a gentle pause button in life – destinations that allow you to reset, breathe, and rediscover calm. For me, Baguio City has always been that sanctuary. Known as the “Summer...
March 6, 2026

Where Sacrifice Becomes Strength
By Cath Cabrera Restart and reset—two simple words that sound light on the tongue, yet carry the weight of an entire life decision. They are often framed as fresh beginnings, but in truth, they require...
March 6, 2026

Life, Work, and Health in the Mid-20s (The Filipino Way)
By Chamuel Aguas “True success isn’t just working harder—it’s staying well enough to enjoy the life you’re building.” At 25, life can begin to feel heavier than expected. The excitement of building...
March 6, 2026

When Resolutions Meet Reality
January gave us big dreams. February reminds us that change is harder than we imagined – but it’s never too late to reset, with compassion and clarity. By: Marth Mora I began the year with a familiar...
March 6, 2026

The Power of Beginning Again
By Arvin Esguerra There are moments in life when everything feels heavy. Deadlines pile up. Targets stretch higher. Expectations grow louder. And somewhere in the middle of chasing performance, we...
March 6, 2026

Beyond Resolutions: Choosing Growth Over Comfort
By Reinard Erick Dollente At the beginning of the year, many of us set clear intentions for personal and professional growth.Whether the goal is to prioritize well-being, improve performance at work,...
March 6, 2026

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Colorectal Cancer: Understanding the Risks, Preventing the Disease, Saving Lives
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Rising Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults: A Call for Awareness
March 10, 2026
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March Is Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention Begins with Awareness
March 10, 2026
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Doctor's Note

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10 March 2026
March Is Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention Begins with Awareness
very March, the global medical community observes Colon Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder that one...
02 March 2026
When Youth Is No Longer a Shield
or years, we reassured younger patients: “You’re still young. Your heart is strong.” That reassurance...
24 February 2026
Prepared, Not Panicked — Understanding Nipah with Clarity 
henever a new infectious disease makes headlines, fear often spreads faster than the virus itself. As...
20 February 2026
The Courage to Begin CPR
here is a moment in every cardiac arrest when the outcome is still unwritten. It is the moment before...
12 February 2026
When the Heart Feels Too Much 
here are moments in clinical practice that remind us medicine is not purely mechanical. A woman loses...
05 February 2026
After the Stroke: The Brain’s Quiet Second Battle
or decades, stroke care has focused—rightly—on survival. We count minutes to thrombolysis, celebrate...
29 January 2026
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis: Common, Manageable, and Often Misunderstood
iverticulosis is one of the most common findings seen during colonoscopy, especially in adults over 50. I...
22 January 2026
Diabetes: The Disease We Diagnose Too Late
iabetes has become so common in the Philippines that it is often treated as inevitable—almost a rite of...
15 January 2026
When Infrastructure Isn’t Enough—The Real Illness Behind HFEP
he Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) was designed as a major therapeutic intervention for a hea...
08 January 2026
Kidney Disease Is a Preventable Tragedy
n this week’s issue, we highlight chronic kidney diseases, which is another silent but potentially life-...

Health & Wellness

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Restarting the Soul in the City of Pines
March 6, 2026
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Where Sacrifice Becomes Strength
March 6, 2026
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Lifestyle & Leisure

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YOUTH-TARGETED AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
March 2, 2026
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What DOH and PhilHealth Must Consider Now
March 2, 2026
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Filipinos Queue Overnight For Chance Of Getting First Vaccine Dose
Prescribed Lifestyle Practices for Patients With Diverticulosis
January 28, 2026
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Real People, Real Stories

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A Tribute to Aniceto “Chito” Sobrepeña
January 14, 2026
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A TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR TREFOR MORGAN
November 24, 2025
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When the Holidays Went Cold
November 18, 2025
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More Than Blood: Finding Courage, Giving Life
November 7, 2025
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Financial Health

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Better Than Last Year: A Practical Financial Goal for the Ordinary Worker in 2026
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Financial Wellness: Living Well Within Your Means
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Living a Life with Purpose
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Who are we to judge others?
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Healing the Nation: Fixing the Leaky Pipeline of Healthcare and Education for Human Development
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Expanding HIV Care in the Philippines: Challenges, Solutions, and the Road to Success
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A Life Changed in One Day

Issues & Controversies

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Filipinos Queue Overnight For Chance Of Getting First Vaccine Dose
Political Crossroads: Reform, Stability, and the Limits of Street Pressure
January 11, 2026
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THE WRONG TARGET: WHY DOCTORS’ FEES ARE NOT THE MAIN DRIVER OF HOSPITALIZATION COSTS IN THE PHILIPPINES
January 10, 2026
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Filipinos Queue Overnight For Chance Of Getting First Vaccine Dose
ARE THE CURRENT RALLIES SUCCESSFUL?
November 21, 2025
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DOH/PhilHealth Updates

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31 January 2026
Philippine Health Policy Update (As of Jan. 26, 2026)
Key Developments from DOH, PhilHealth, and Congress — What Changed, What its implications are, What to Wa...
15 December 2025
192 DOH Specialty Centers Now Operational Nationwide
As the Department of Health expands its network of regional specialty centers, Filipino families now have...
26 November 2025
Progress Points: DOH and PhilHealth Strengthen Public Health Efforts
By the H&L Editorial team Here are recent updates and announcements from the Department of Health (DOH)...

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Colorectal Cancer: Understanding the Risks, Preventing the Disease, Saving Lives
March 10, 2026
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Heart Attacks Are Rising Among Younger Adults — And Young Women Are Dying More Often
March 2, 2026
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