August 4, 2026 • 6 MIN READ
No one talks about this enough: The Postpartum Reality Check
Understanding this full picture is essential to improving postpartum care.
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July 29, 2026 • 5 MIN READ
What Is Lifestyle Medicine? The Missing Link between Diagnosis and Lasting Health
By Bianca Denise Francisco-Battung, MD, DPCLM, DipIBLM Philippine & International Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician Many Filipinos only seek medical care once symptoms begin. High blood pressure is discovered during an executive check-up. Blood sugar suddenly rises. Fatty liver appears on an ultrasound. Cholesterol levels creep upward. Sleep becomes poor, stress feels overwhelming, and weight continues to increase despite repeated attempts to diet. The good news is that many of the
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July 20, 2026 • 10 MIN READ
The Gene behind Alzheimer's: What the ApoE Genetic Test reveals, and Why Filipinos should know about it
Nearly a million Filipinos are living with dementia right now. By 2030, that number is expected to reach 1.5 million. By 2050, 2.5 million.
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July 15, 2026 • 5 MIN READ
Hati Health welcomes Singapore Diagnostics to its network, giving Filipinos access to world-class diagnostics, from routine labs to genetic testing, nationwide
The partnership brings SGD’s full range of laboratory services, from everyday blood panels to advanced genetic testing, onto the Hati Health platform, alongside SGD’s home service laboratory, making internationally accredited diagnostics more accessible to Filipinos wherever they are.
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July 14, 2026 • 7 MIN READ
Althea Pills Philippines: What It Is, What It Treats, and What to Know Before Starting
Most people know Althea as a birth control pill. But it's also one of the more commonly prescribed options for women dealing with hormonal acne, hirsutism (excess hair growth), PCOS-related symptoms, painful or heavy periods, and premenstrual tension.
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July 13, 2026 • 7 MIN READ
What Is HPV And Why the Gardasil 9 Vaccine Matters for Men
HPV spreads through skin-to-skin sexual contact. Condoms reduce transmission risk but don't eliminate it, because HPV can be present on areas not covered by a condom.
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July 10, 2026 • 7 MIN READ
Sperm Analysis: Why Filipino Men Need to Stop Avoiding This Test
A sperm analysis, a non-invasive, affordable diagnostic test, can give a clear picture of male fertility in a single visit.
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July 8, 2026 • 10 MIN READ
STI Testing in the Philippines: The Complete Guide (What to Test, Where to Go, How Much It Costs)
Routine testing isn't about assuming the worst. It's about having accurate information before something becomes a problem.
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