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The Changing Meaning of Beauty: Ultherapy PRIME Comes to Makati Medical Center

Makati Medical Center introduces Ultherapy PRIME, the next generation of non-invasive lifting technology, as science, aesthetics and the idea of aging beautifully converge.

The Philippines Is Having Fewer Babies. But What Does That Mean for Family Planning?

The Philippines is having fewer children than previous generations. But behind the falling fertility rate is a more nuanced story about family goals, birth spacing, contraceptive use and access to health services.

Can an AI Chatbot Actually Support Your Mental Health?

AI chatbots are becoming part of how Filipinos cope with stress, but can they really support mental health? We look at the evidence, risks, limits and safer ways to use them.

Robotic Telesurgery, YAKAP, GAMOT & Zero Billing: What Filipinos Need to Know

A surgeon in Pampanga. A patient in Cotabato. More than 1,700 kilometres apart, they were connected through robotic telesurgery. Here's what this remarkable Philippine medical milestone means and what every Filipino should know about Zero Balance Billing, PhilHealth YAKAP and GAMOT.

Salt Stomping: Does the Trend Really Work?

Salt stomping is the latest TikTok nighttime ritual, promising better sleep, less stress and a boost of magnesium. But what happens when we put the viral claims to the test?

Wellness Raves: Why Sober Dance Parties Are the New Self-Care

Wellness raves are bringing music, movement and community to a new kind of social experience, without alcohol or drugs. But beyond the trend, is there real science behind the joy?

Lymphatic Walking: Does It Really Work? The Science Explained

Lymphatic walking is making waves on social media, promising better lymph flow, less bloating and even a natural “detox.” But how much of the trend is science and how much is wellness hype?

Beyond the Screen: The True Clinical Reality of Cryptic Pregnancies

Cryptic pregnancies are real but rare. As viral stories continue to circulate online, we look beyond the sensationalism to understand pregnancy denial, subtle symptoms, negative pregnancy tests, and what the medical evidence actually tells us.

Celebrating Maternal Love and Affordable Healthcare

Generika Drugstore celebrates the everyday ginhawa of Filipino families through stories of maternal love, affordable healthcare and access to medicines under PhilHealth YAKAP GAMOT.

Mindfulness Apps: How Meditation and Sleep Apps Can Help You Make Space for Calm

Mindfulness apps can make meditation, breathing exercises and sleep practices easier to fit into everyday life. Here's what the research says and how to choose one that fits your needs.

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