What we eat daily is quietly shaping our future health The Filipino diet is rich in memory, comfort, and family tradition—but it is also increasingly
Why the pills meant to heal may sometimes make us sick In modern medicine, prescriptions have become symbols of care—evidence that something is being done.
Why even non-drinkers are at risk—and what we can do about it For many Filipinos, liver disease is still associated with alcohol. But a quieter,
Cigarette smoking is often framed as a lung problem. In reality, it is a whole-body assault. Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, including dozens known
Understanding the Science, Benefits, and Boundaries of Going Without Food Fasting — the voluntary abstinence from food — is one of humanity’s oldest health and
Beyond Diet and Exercise: A Holistic Path to Lasting Health Health is often reduced to numbers — weight, blood pressure, cholesterol. But true wellness goes
For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the standard measure of health and weight. But emerging research suggests that what truly matters may not
Understanding the Diseases That Claim the Most Lives—and How to Prevent Them March is Women’s Month in the Philippines—a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience,
Colorectal cancer — cancer of the colon and rectum — is one of the most common cancers worldwide and a leading cause of cancer deaths.
What a new American study means for Filipino families—Heart attacks are no longer just a lolo-and-lola problem. By Rafael R. Castillo, MD A major new study analyzing
