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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has posted an updated list of more than 2,000 crucial medicines that have been exempted from value-added tax (VAT). As endorsed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 27-2026 specifies medications used for the treatment of cancer, hypertension, and other grievous conditions that require long-term […]

Ipinapakita sa government data na ikatlo ang kanser sa leading cause ng kamatayan sa Pilipinas dahil sa 8, 926 recorded fatalities mula Enero hanggang Mayo 2022. Bilang tugon sa problemang ito naglabas ng joint memorandum ang Department of Budget and Management (DBM),  at Department of Health (DOH) na available na ang Cancer Assistance Fund (CAF) […]

On May 25, 2025, Parqal in Parañaque City became a sea of sneakers and energy as people of all ages came together for the “Run Against Cervical Cancer” — a fun and meaningful event that brought awareness to an important health issue. #GuardUpRaceStrong Organized by MSD Philippines in partnership with the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the […]

mWell, a fully-integrated app by Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, has recently won the highly-coveted Best Mobile Innovation for Digital Life Award under the Digital Everything Category in the 2023 Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) held in Barcelona, Spain. This is a big win for the all-Filipino health and wellness mega app, considering the other shortlisted candidates […]

Little by little, the Philippines is breaking the stigma on mental health. However, we are still lagging behind, particularly in the support we can get for issues, like anxiety and depression. To raise further awareness on mental health in the Philippines, Mind You is hosting the 2nd National Mental Health Summit. On October 25 to […]

We’ve all have likely heard of what a “dad bod” or a “mom bod” is — the rounded physical appearance that is said to be more “attainable” than washboard abs or killer biceps. Yet while bodies of all shapes and sizes are beautiful, there is also something to be said about parents who choose to […]

A new strain of bird flu, designated H3N8, has been detected in humans in China's central province of Henan. However, health officials say there is a low risk of widespread transmission. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/infectious-diseases/viral-infections/h5n1-bird-flu-strain/ What Is Bird Flu? Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, refers to a disease caused by an infection from avian (bird) influenza Type A viruses. […]

After two long years of doing distance learning, many kids are now excited to return to classrooms and meet their classmates personally. And just like thousands of other Filipino mothers, celebrity moms Judy Anne Santos-Agoncillo and Marjorie Baretto shared clips on their Instagram channels about their children’s first face-to-face classes. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/parenting/school-age-children/growth-development-school-age-children/students-in-school/ Judy Anne Santos-Agoncillo’s Lucho Attends Face-to-Face […]

Despite their countless uses, plastics can be harmful to the environment and our health. At this point, we already know that thousands of animals die due to ingesting plastic or becoming entangled in plastic waste. Reports also indicate that leaching happens — when chemicals from plastics (like plastic water bottles) detach and transfer to our […]

The Department of Health (DOH) does not anticipate the Omicron XE to outperform COVID-19 vaccines, according to Dr. Edsel Salvana, a member of DOH’s Technical Advisory Group on Tuesday. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/covid-guidelines/ What We Know So Far About Omicron XE According to Dr. Edsel Salvana, Omicron XE is a recombinant falling under the common Omicron sublineages BA.1 and BA.2. He […]