Education, Health & Science
New study offers hope in quieting “food noise” for Filipinos battling obesity
A new international study is giving hope to Filipinos who struggle with constant food cravings, often called “food noise”—intrusive thoughts about eating that can make weight control mentally exhausting. For 42-year-old Marilou Paladin of Quezon City, the hardest part of her weight-loss journey wasn’t dieting, but the constant mental chatter about food.
Iloilo takes PPP option in building provincial healthcare system
The Iloilo provincial government has signed a major public–private partnership with Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health) and Healthway Medical Network to build and operate dialysis centers in all 12 district hospitals and the provincial hospital.
Immunization still saves lives, health experts stress
Vaccines remain one of the most powerful tools in protecting Filipinos from deadly diseases, experts emphasized at the 26th Philippine National Immunization Conference (PNIC) in Pampanga.
St. Luke’s Medical Center advances breast care with launch of comprehensive centers
St. Luke’s Medical Center has unveiled its Center for Comprehensive Breast Care in both Global City and Quezon City, marking a major step forward in holistic breast health services.
MMMC opens neurosciences institute in Batangas
An estimated half a million Filipinos suffer from stroke every year, with more than 87,000 deaths, making it the second leading cause of death in the country.
