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Living With Purpose: Why Meaning Is the Foundation of True Wellness

Living with purpose transforms wellness from a checklist into a way of life. Explore how meaning supports mental health, resilience, and sustainable self-care—backed by science and reflection.

What the 2026 Health Budget Means for You

What does the 2026 health budget mean for Filipino families? A simple guide to prevention, PhilHealth benefits, and public care.

Filipinos Enter 2026 Facing Urgent Need for Healthier Living

As the Philippines enters 2026, official data show lifestyle diseases, obesity, and tobacco use remain major risks, highlighting the need for sustained healthier living.

Holiday Blood Drives Continue as Lean Months Slow Donations

Blood donations typically slow during the holidays, prompting the Philippine Red Cross to continue blood drives to meet steady hospital demand.

How Philippine Airports Are Managing Health Risks During Holiday Travel

As holiday passenger volumes surge, Philippine airports are relying on contactless digital processing and health-risk monitoring, while global evidence shows layered surveillance and cleaner indoor air, not fever checks alone, offer the strongest protection during peak travel.

Fermented Dairy Beverage Market Expands as Gut-Health Demand Grows

Global and Philippine data show that fermented and cultured dairy beverages—led by drinkable yogurt—are on a sustained growth path as consumer demand for gut-health-oriented and functional foods increases, despite continued reliance on imported dairy.

Why Looking at the Night Sky Still Heals Us

In a bright, noisy world, darkness and stars may be exactly what we need to heal.

What the Supreme Court Ruling on PhilHealth Really Means for Filipino Families

The Supreme Court ruling on PhilHealth caused confusion. Here’s a clear, fact-checked explanation for families.

UK regulator warns emollient creams increase flammability during holidays

UK regulators warn that emollient skin creams can make clothing dangerously flammable, a risk that becomes especially relevant in the Philippines during Christmas when candles, cooking, and fireworks are also common.

WHO’s 2025 GLP-1 Obesity Guideline: What It Means for the Philippines

The World Health Organization (WHO) issues its first global guideline endorsing GLP-1 therapies for long-term obesity treatment — amid rising global and Philippine obesity rates. The move raises questions about access, cost, and how such drugs should fit into broader public-health strategies.

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