New CDC opioid guidelines: Too little, too late for chronic pain patients?
Jessica Layman estimates she has called more than 150 doctors in the past few years in her search for someone to prescribe opioids for her chronic pain. “A lot of…
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Sushi & Sake keep festival season in full swing this spring at Pechanga Resort Casino
3rd Annual Pechanga Sushi & Sake Festival back by demand, benefits Habitat For Humanity Inland Valley FESTIVAL season stays on a roll this spring at Pechanga Resort Casino. The Annual…
[COLUMN] Are you depressed?
WHAT is depression? Depression is a state of emotion where the individual has some or all of the following senses, feelings or moods: downhearted, unhappy, anxious, irritable, unable to concentrate,…
Are we done with masks? Three experts review the latest findings
A new study finds masks do little to prevent the spread of viruses like the flu and Covid, and that hand washing and vaccines offer more protection. An international network…
Newly discovered gene links breast cancer to stress and changes in exposure to light and dark
NEW research from the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) has found a conclusive link between stress, altered light-dark cycles — such as in the cases of night…
Philippine Madrigal Singers kicks off US tour on March 12
Los Angeles is the first stop of a 26-city Tour On March 12, Los Angeles will be the first to experience the unique sound of the Philippine Madrigal Singers that…
[COLUMN] Hydrafacial: Give your skin the best 30 minutes it deserves (you’ll thank yourself for it)
When was your last facial treatment? This is one of the questions I ask my clients at the beginning of my consultation. Surprisingly, most of them can’t remember, or they…
Hong Kong Welcomes International Tourists with Air Tickets Giveaway
(March 2023) – Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is launching a global air tickets giveaway campaign, “World of Winners”, which will offer 500,000 free tickets in Hong Kong’s major passenger…
Visit Graton Casino’s this Spring for exclusive promotions
ROHNERT PARK – Spring is here and it’s time to visit the Bay Area’s favorite gaming destination, Graton Resort & Casino. Join our exclusive Money Madness Cash Giveaway on Friday,…
[COLUMN] Wuhan lab leak
IN spite of the radical leftist media, especially social platforms, widely tearing down and mocking everyone who had suggested that the COVID-19 originated from a leak in the Wuhan laboratory,…
Tony Award winner Lea Salonga joins Broadway cast and producing team of ‘Here Lies Love’
For limited guest engagement July 11 – August 13, 2023 The producers of Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from the minds of Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony Award® winner David Byrne (concept,…
Cotabato limestone artifacts exhibit & lecture
Rare pre-colonial artifacts from the Sally von dem Hagen collection For the first time ever, pre-colonial limestone artifacts from Cotabato will be presented to the Los Angeles public. The exhibit…
Dementia care programs help, if caregivers can find them
by Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News There’s no cure, yet, for Alzheimer’s disease. But dozens of programs developed in the past 20 years can improve the lives of both people…
Battle of Manila survivor to speak at bookshop
San Pedro, California – Philippine Expressions Bookshop presents Conversations with Evelyn Berg Empie: A Survivor of the Battle of Manila. This second Book Talk for 2023, which commemorates the Battle…
[COLUMN] Growing old is a privilege
QUITE often, people complain about growing old. They say they hate getting up there in age and living with wrinkles all over, deformed fingers, with the aches and pain of…
Marco Polo Cebu Introduces new Hai Shin Lou Chef
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu is proud to welcome Chef Kenny Yong Tze Hin as their newly appointed Chinese Executive Chef. Coming from over 20 years of experience at the helm…
Philippines aims to be regional cruise center in Asia
The anticipated 139 port of calls from top cruise lines signals the readiness of the Philippines to claim the position as one of the regional cruise centers in Asia. Department…
[COLUMN] Magic memory pill
IN these troubling times of wokeness, extremely radical ideologies, and confusing state of people’s minds, remembering wonderful memories and retrieving decades-old cherished joys and happy events could be a beneficial…
Sama tayo! Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour of the Philippines for Fil-Ams, family & friends in July
Los Angeles – The Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour is returning this year after a three-year hiatus. This year’s VIP Tour will take place from 16 to 24 July 2023…
The joy of watching the Philippine Ballet Theater
“Panta hypoménei. This means that love bears every trial with a positive attitude. It stands firm in hostile surroundings. This “endurance” involves not only the ability to tolerate certain aggravations,…
Love Your Heart week of action promotes heart health with events, information & more
THIS year Love Your Heart events and no-cost blood pressure screenings will be available over the course of several days in locations throughout the county and Mexico. Knowing your blood pressure numbers…
City of San Diego’s award-winning civic dance arts show ‘Collage’ returns to historic Casa Del Prado Theater
Professionally trained dancers of all ages perform diverse dance styles including tap, jazz, ballet and more SAN DIEGO – This month, the City of San Diego’s Civic Dance Arts has…
The Treasures of Majayjay
Majayjay is a small town located at the foot of Mount Banahaw and stands 1,000 feet above sea level. It has a population of about 31,000 people. Hence, it is…
[COLUMN] Vital medical data
OSA hazardous The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) “recommends the use of home sleep apnea testing or polysomnography for adults with daytime sleepiness or unrefreshing sleep, or other signs…
Experience exciting promotions at Graton Casino
ROHNERT PARK – Come to the all-round leisure and entertainment destination – Graton Resort & Casino – with your friends and family! On Friday, February 24, there is the Gucci…
[COLUMN] 12 food myths
MYTHS abouts food, other matters, fake news, and other mis- and disinformation abound in social media. What a waste of a wonderful, valuable technological advance in communication! In this column…
FDA experts are still puzzled over who should get which COVID shots and when
By Arthur Allen/Kaiser Health News At a meeting to simplify the nation’s covid vaccination policy, the FDA’s panel of experts could agree on only one thing: Information is woefully lacking…
[COLUMN] Emsculpt neo: ‘Working out’ without having to ‘work’
Work-out but without “work” too much? Sounds too good to be true, does it? An average person can do about 50 to 200 crunches a day yet most often, they…
[COLUMN] News Capsules
SWEETENERS dilemma Artificial sugars or sweeteners are very popular. Questions about their safety with long-term use still float around. The claim that Saccharin caused cancer years ago was debunked. From…
[COLUMN] On being a humble servant-leader
“It’s a given,” I told someone last week. “It’s a given that when you’re a leader, you’re bound to suffer.” “Then why should I be a leader?” this person remarked….