The Perfect Storm
U.S. News and World Report writer Mary Brophy Marcus wrote an article a few years back about the critical shortages of physicians in the United States and the escalating cost…
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PHILSME Opens 18th Expo, Launches First Business Magazine
Manila, Philippines — The 18th PHILSME Business Expo & Conference officially opened Friday at the SMX Convention Center Manila with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by PHILSME CEO and Managing Director…
Manila Marriott Honors Fathers with “Dad of Steel” this June
Metro Manila – Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts launches its father’s month campaign, “Dad of Steel”. For this campaign the hotel centers on making mothers and children honor…
Manami Resort Earns Prestigious Michelin Guide Hotel Selection Recognition
Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Philippines — Manami Resort has been officially included in the Michelin Guide Hotel Selection, a significant milestone achieved just three years after the resort opened its doors….
Cancer-causing foods
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has been focusing on foods and their effects on health, guiding the public to eat normal, natural foods instead…
Alcohol: No safe level
The former recommendation of “one drink for women and two drinks for men” has been shown by new studies to be unsafe. New research examined the neurological impact of alcohol…
SM Hotels Properties Taal Vista Hotel and Pico Sands Hotel Recognized at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026
Two of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) premier properties, Taal Vista Hotel and Pico Sands Hotel, have earned multiple distinctions at the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, reaffirming…
In California Governor Race, Single-Payer Is a Litmus Test. There’s Still No Way To Pay for It.
Tom Steyer (back left, in dark suit), the billionaire climate activist running for California governor, pauses for photos with members of the California Nurses Association, a progressive union that endorsed…
Park Inn by Radisson Clark Celebrates Mother’s Day with special Japanese dining experience at HUES
This Mother’s Day, Park Inn by Radisson Clark invites families to celebrate with “A Japanese Feast, Made for Mom,” a thoughtfully curated dining experience at HUES Restaurant featuring two distinct…
Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod Celebrates Mothers with “MOMents” Staycation and Dining Experiences
This Mother’s Day, Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod invites families to celebrate the most important women in their lives with “MOMents,” a thoughtfully curated collection of staycation, dining, wellness, and…
Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo Presents a Feel-Good Mother’s Day with “To Mom with Love”
Iloilo City, Philippines — This May, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo invites families to celebrate Mother’s Day with something more thoughtful than the usual greeting. “To Mom with Love” is…
A Sweet Celebration for Mom at Conrad Manila
A Feast of Grace, Curated for Mother at China Blue by Jereme Leung From indulgent buffets at Brasserie on 3 and an elegant Hermès-inspired afternoon tea at C Lounge, to…
Relax and Recharge Mom at Taal Vista Hotel this Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, Taal Vista Hotel invites families to celebrate the most important woman in their lives with a thoughtfully curated experience designed for rest, relaxation, and meaningful moments together….
A Blooming Celebration for Her: Mother’s Day at Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila
Manila, Philippines, 04 May 2026 — This Mother’s Day, Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila invites families to come together for a celebration that is as meaningful as it is…
Medical wisdom
Fake GLP-1 GLP-1 Drugs are wonder drugs effective for the treatment of diabetes and obesity/overweight. It is in demand. Since there is a shortage of GLP-1 drugs, the FDA has…
Seven Figure Surprise: San Jose woman wins $1.09 million while husband stands by her side
ELK GROVE, Calif. (April XX, 2026) –– On April 23, a recent visit to Sky River Casino turned unforgettable when a $3 bet on the IGT Wheel of Fortune Cash Link™…
Delays in Visa Program Threaten Placement of Hundreds of Doctors in Underserved Areas
Illustration credit: Oona Zenda/KFF Health News By Arielle Zionts Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government…
Reduce your cancer risk
For decades, I have advocated self-help to protect and maintain our own health. I have always stated our health, possibly our longevity too, was, to a great extent, in our…
The Bellevue Resort Makes History as Bohol’s First Halal-Certified, DOT Muslim-Friendly Property
Panglao Island, Bohol, April 2026 — The Bellevue Resort has set a new benchmark for hospitality in Bohol, earning dual recognition as the province’s first Halal-certified by the Halal International Chamber…
Gut and brain health
There are about 35 million cases of Alzheimer’s Disease worldwide, with a new case diagnosed every 2 seconds. It is projected to be 150 million by 2050. In the United…
States Change Custody Laws To Keep Children of Detained Immigrants Out of Foster Care
(Oona Zenda/KFF Health News) Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez and Oona Zenda Illustration by Oona Zenda As immigration authorities carry out what President Donald Trump has promised will be the largest mass…
Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod Strengthens Circular Economy through Expanded Biodiesel Initiative and Community Partnerships
Bio-diesel in gallons, distributed at Brgy. Singcang Bacolod City, a joint project with Cong. Albee Benitez. At a time when global fuel volatility continues to challenge local industries, Park Inn…
Toxin around us
We are surrounded by hundreds of products that are deleterious to our health, including foods, beverages, aerosols, and chemicals for our kitchen and bathrooms, which are toxic to our bodies, our land,…
Warning capsules
Stem cell Rx The building block of every cell, tissue, and organ in the body is the stem cell. Stem cells are undifferentiated, with no “specific assigned task as yet.”…
Immigrant Seniors Lose Medicare Coverage Despite Paying for It
Rosa María Carranza encourages a toddler to navigate uneven ground at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, California, on Dec. 5. Carranza will lose Medicare when a federal policy restricting health…
Rising Health Costs Push Some Middle-Aged Adults To Skip the Doc Until Medicare
Photo from (DigitalVision/Getty Images) John Galvin knows he needs a colonoscopy. But he’s waiting to schedule the procedure until December, when he turns 65 and qualifies for Medicare. He was…
US Scientists Sequence 1,000 Genomes From Measles, a Disease Long Eliminated With Vaccines
Dora Nabatanzi, a molecular biologist at the Broad Institute, prepares chemicals needed to sequence the genomes of measles viruses.(Amy Maxmen/KFF Health News) This week, the Centers for Diseases Control and…
CPAP vs Inspire
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), where the tongue falls backwards to block the airway passage during sleep, resulting in breath-holding for 30 seconds or so, and for up to 1 to…
Leading from Within: Jill Aithnie Ang on People and Purpose
Manila, Philippines — Long before the scale of exhibitions and the weight of leadership, Jill Aithnie Ang understood what responsibility meant. Born to Joseph and Levi Ang and as the…