by Juan Paolo Delos Santos, M.D Error of Refraction (EOR) is one of the most common eye conditions in the world. Globally, it affects 2.3 billion people. It has a higher occurrence among South East Asian countries, including the Philippines, as compared to western countries. EORs can greatly affect quality of life if left uncorrected. […]

Now that the world is still in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic, our usual routine has drastically changed. This Global Handwashing Day, specialists from local to international organizations are urging everyone to integrate hand washing into our daily lives. Importance of Hand Hygiene during this pandemic Our hands are one of the main pathways […]

The Philippines celebrates National Mental Health Week every second week of October, based on Proclamation No. 452, signed by then-President Fidel V. Ramos on August 25, 1994. Meanwhile, World Mental Health Day is commemorated every year on October 10th. What is Mental Health? The emotional, psychological, and social well-being of someone is referred to as […]

The thyroid is the small butterfly-shaped organ in the middle part of the neck. It is also called the “master controller” because it is responsible for producing, storing, and releasing thyroid hormones into the blood. Thyroid hormones play an important role in our body affecting the brain and other organs. What is the role of […]

Now that Metro Manila is still in the midst of a lockdown due to the pandemic, and have yet to see its imminent end, many of us are already experiencing boredom, loneliness, and exhaustion due to the cancellation of our usual lives. The most prone to this problem, other than adults, are children. Minors are […]