Color Blindness is more common in men. Color blindness occurs when a person cannot distinguish between certain colors. Majority of people with deficient color vision is hereditary and has been inherited from their mother. Men are much more likely to be color blind than women because the genes responsible for the most common, inherited color […]

The biggest challenges that a Filipino families face are poverty and a lack of family planning. a lack of family planning and poverty. There are a lot of young adults who are trying to break free from their families’ long cycle of poverty. Filipinos are having a hard time surviving in such difficult conditions, and […]

Stavros Athanasiou, President & Group Chief Financial Officer, Medgate Asia (left) and Chetan Wakalkar, Group Director, Indira Group of Institutes (right) Medgate Philippines was recognized with the Healthcare Leadership Award by CMO Asia for its continuous innovation and providing accessible healthcare to millions of Filipinos. Medgate has been operating in the Philippines for 3 years […]

Annually, the month of August has been considered as the Family Planning Month. Family planning is the method of safely and effectively arranging the birth spacing of children, as well as the number of children desired in the family. Such planning is pertinent for Filipino families to attain a better quality of life. To date, […]

Nutrition Month is a campaign held annually every July, as mandated by Presidential Decree no. 491, also known as the Nutrition Act of the Philippines. The National Nutrition Council (NNC) leads the observance of National Nutrition Month together with this year’s theme: “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo…push natin ‘to!”. The objective of this campaign […]

Nutrition Month is a campaign held annually every July, as mandated by Presidential Decree no. 491, also known as the Nutrition Act of the Philippines. The National Nutrition Council (NNC) leads the observance of National Nutrition Month together with this year’s theme: “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo…push natin ‘to!”. The objective of this campaign […]

(From left) Eileen Enobal, Senior Assistant Vice President for Underwriting & Micro Insurance, Country Bankers Insurance Group;, Menchie Alcoran, Assistant Vice President for Marketing, Country Bankers Insurance Group; Luisito Bautista, Vice President for Marketing, Country Bankers Insurance Group; Geraldine Desiderio-Garcia, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Country Bankers Insurance Group; Stavros Athanasiou, President & Group […]

June was declared Dengue Awareness Month (Proclamation No. 1204) since 1998 to highlight how prevention and control of dengue would require collaborative efforts among national and local government agencies as well as private NGOs. Dengue has been considered by Department of Health (DOH) as a year-round disease which incidents rises during rainy seasons. This is […]

Presidential Proclamation No. 115-A declares the month of May as Road Safety Month to promote road safety and raise awareness about hazards we can encounter while driving and commuting. Road safety is vital to us. In Metro Manila, most traffic crash happen in Quezon City, Manila, and Makati since these are the busiest cities we […]

World Health Day is fast approaching. This event is meant to raise awareness and for the improvement of global health. Below are the things you need to know for this occasion. What is World Health Day? World Health Day is celebrated annually every 7th day of April. It’s objective is to raise awareness and address […]

Cervical Cancer has taken the lives of numerous women around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer is the fourth most frequent cancer in women. In 2018, cervical cancer had approximately 570,000 new cases. The mortality rate is staggering – 90% of patients in low and middle income countries die. According […]

Have you had a heart check-up lately? The cheesiest lines from your favorite movie may not be enough for a heart in the pinkest of health. Don’t miss out on the chance of prolonging your life and enjoy spending quality time with your family and friends According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ”Cardiovascular diseases […]

• Medgate and RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on extensive collaboration in the growing telemedicine market • Foundation of Medgate Germany, in which RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG will hold a majority of 51 percent; Medgate’s stake will be 49 percent • Medgate Germany will offer digital medical consultations via video or phone with a smartphone […]

It’s that time of the year when we feast on mouth-watering meals. Christmas parties, birthdays and year-end celebrations are but a few reasons to eat. We are supposed to be enjoying each and every bite however, you are thinking about the holiday pounds you’ll potentially gain. Worry no more!Allow yourself to indulge and satisfy your […]

It has been a practice that every new year we set and follow a resolution. This resolution is a testament of change. New Year’s resolutions are the perfect opportunity for all those who have failed to start making the changes that they said they would make. The key is not to set a New Year’s […]

Still remember your parents asking you to eat bananas whenever you have an upset stomach? You have probably asked yourself, “why bananas?”.. You may also be wondering why many people include bananas in their daily dietary intake. Banana is a well-loved fruit. It’s readily available almost anywhere in the world. We love its colors as […]

If laughter is the best medicine, travelling could not be that far behind. When’s the last time you travelled? No, no, no. Not business travels. Let’s talk about the type where you literally disconnect from your work and get away from life’s vicious cycle called, “routine”. Now, if you can combine travelling and laughter, then […]

Have you ever wondered why the world is so concerned about high cholesterol levels? For one, it increases your risk of having heart disease and heart attacks. You may not know it, but your current cholesterol levels may already be jump-starting a disease process in your heart. Better have yourself checked. There are many ways to […]

Tomorrow’s a work day, but you’re not feeling well. Another ‘tardy’ remark on your records is out of the question, let alone taking a leave-of-absence for a checkup. You’re coughing, sneezing, your nose is stuffy, you have nasal congestion and so much more. What would you do? Right! You Google and then self-medicate, sleep and […]

The registered voters in the Philippines last 2016 are aged 17 to 34, while 53% of the working-age population are millennials. That is just a snapshot of how they rule today’s world. The Western narrative says millennials love watching TVs, streaming videos, texting, mobile music, going out with friends, being online a whole lot more and are used to easy access. […]