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Philippine healthcare sees rise of AI tools
The Philippines is expanding its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to advance key sectors, with healthcare emerging as one of the most active areas of integration. In the medical field, AI is being used to improve disease detection, speed up […]
Feed the brain with Thiamine
Chocolate is good for the brain – and this has never been truer than today, when many of us need a respite from the stress, fatigue, and emotional strain that affect our mental health. Chocolates are rich in B vitamins, […]
Flu on the rise: How Asia is managing a widespread seasonal threat
Flu rages across Asia, schools suspend classes In Asia, reports of influenza cases are rising. For countries like the Philippines, it is the downside of the incoming holiday season when the weather turns cooler, while for others like Thailand, the […]
From reel to real: A K-drama star’s health battle spotlights disease awareness
For fans of Korean dramas (K-dramas), the protagonists — their favorite actors or “biases” — often seem to embody our fantasies of a perfect world, where a perfect relationship leads to a perfect life. But what if these K-drama heroes […]
Tattoo: biases, health risks run skin deep
From cultural relevance to breaking the stigma In many countries, tattoos are seen as fashion statements and personal expression, especially among the youth. While reflecting social trends that value individuality, they also carry cultural weight, marking honor, rites of passage, […]
WHO: US$3 per person investment could save millions of lives
The World Health Organization (WHO) infers that a modest investment of just US$3 per person annually in preventing and treating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) could yield more than US$1 trillion in economic benefits by 2030. The finding comes in a new […]
Asia’s patients say healthcare access is burdensome – Study
Complicated access to healthcare and a lack of guidance are keeping patients from receiving the care they need, when they need it, according to research from Economist Impact commissioned by Prudential, a life and health insurance and asset management company […]
U.S. announces US$250 million health support for the Philippines
According to a press statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Trump Administration, working with Congress, plans to allocate US$250 million in new assistance to the Philippines to address acute public health challenges. “Through this assistance, both governments […]
From midlife wellness to pregnancy, diet awareness lowers health risks
Weight loss does not have to rely on cosmetic procedures, synthetic drugs, or costly fads. Studies show that simple, sustainable habits, such as being mindful of food choices, eating the right portions, and maintaining an active lifestyle can go a […]
Chikungunya cases reported in Asia amid ongoing global alert
China is experiencing a major outbreak of chikungunya virus, with more than 7,000 cases reported in Guangdong Province, according to reports. In light of this development, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 2 travel […]
