A Look Into Different COVID-19 Vaccines

Learn more about the various COVID-19 vaccines that are set to end the coronavirus pandemic this new year. ...

Pacific Cross Philippines proves it is #HereForYou amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Pacific Cross Philippines (PCPH), a market specialist in medical insurance and HMO, strengthens its commitment to serve clients and the Filipino people as it heeds the call to provide reliable and comprehensive medical coverage amidst the COVID-19 health crisis. ...

Your Guide to Healthy Holiday Eating

Select healthier options as you indulge in hearty feasts with your loved ones this holiday season. ...

Celebrating Safely This Holiday Season

With COVID-19 pandemic posing risks to gatherings of family and friends, can you still celebrate safely during this holiday season? ...

Pacific Cross Philippines Welcomes Christopher de Leon as Its Newest Brand Ambassador

Mr. Christopher de Leon joins Pacific Cross in a virtual Ceremonial Contract Signing. He joins the Company as an ally in helping people protect what is most precious. ...

Lung Cancer Awareness for Early Prevention and Cure

May we all strive to improve our lung health as we celebrate Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November. ...

Understanding Down Syndrome

The month of October is also Down Syndrome Awareness Month. ...

Mental Health Awareness in the Philippines

Our mental health is key to our overall well-being. Let us know more about the status and awareness campaign in the Philippines. ...

World Alzheimer's Month | Moving Away from the Stigma

Alzheimer’s may be associated with aging, but it is not merely a disease of old age. Learn more about the most common type of dementia as we celebrate World Alzheimer's Month. ...

Keeping Kids Active During Pandemic

Exercise and movement are vital to a child’s development, so it's necessary that parents pay attention to the time their children spend on physical activities. ...

The Benefits of Breastfeeding | National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

By knowing the valuable contribution of breastfeeding to our nation’s health, we give due respect to breastfeeding mothers for their decision to give their infants what they need. ...

World Hepatitis Day | Awareness About The Viral Disease

As the world commemorates World Hepatitis Day, get involved and be enlightened of the facts about hepatitis. Let's be informed and help raise awareness in our locality on how to stop the spread of viral hepatitis. ...

July | National Nutrition Month

This month speaks of nutrition and in this time of pandemic, it is proper to value our healthy lifestyle. Considering nutrition as an agent against diseases, it is one of the factors that can save our lives in so many ways. In celebration of this, July has been publicized as the National Nutrition Month in the Philippines. ...

A Hook and Gaze to June | National Dengue Awareness Month

The declaration of the dengue awareness month is the microcosm of the battle against the vectors of the disease, the mosquitoes, that needs community - based approaches to be applied not just in local mainstream but to the rest of the ASEAN Countries. ...

Saving a Blue for June | Prostate Cancer Awareness

The real hue of the month ignites the spirit of awareness to all. To have or having diseases is not about survival, but about prevention and living a healthy, promising life. ...

Quarantine Update | The MECQ Rules

Two months under community quarantine, Filipinos are now braving the new norm. So many questions were buzzing about the MECQ. What is MECQ? How is it different from ECQ? What new rules will the MECQ entail? We rounded up the general guidelines for you. ...

Essential Services Amid COVID-19

Due to the community quarantine, most establishments have been closed, especially those that are considered non-essential. However, essential businesses dealing with medicine and food are still open to cater to our daily needs. ...

Healthy Relationships in the Social Media Era

Find out how increased social media use affects our relationships negatively and check out ways to overcome them. ...

The Art of Surviving the Community Quarantine

COVID-19 is here and it's everywhere; it's time to face the facts, learn and make the most out of this situation. Times like these are opportunities to grow. Stay home to stay safe, healthy, and sane. ...

Early Lessons of COVID-19

As the COVID-19 continues to spread worldwide, reaching far beyond and at an exponential rate, one can already draw a few early lessons from its progression. ...

Leprosy | Does It Take a Miracle to Cure this Disease?

Leprosy is a disease that has been around since biblical times. Those who suffer from it were shunned by the populace and were expected to never be cured, save for a miracle worker. Does that hold true until now? ...

Can Face Masks Protect You from COVID-19?

Some of your questions answered whether you need a face mask to protect yourself from the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). ...

2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) | The Cold Facts

This new virus has been causing waves of panic across the globe. What exactly do you need to know about this virus to keep you and your loved ones safe? ...

Health Trends To Look Out For In 2020

The new year is coming in fast, but the trends are only just beginning. Let's take a look at some health trends that might start getting traction at the start of our new decade, and see if they'll be here to stay or just another fad to be forgotten. ...

Fireworks | The Dangers of Celebration

Fireworks are fun, and there's no denying that. Who doesn't like colorful explosions lighting up the night sky? However, it's important to remember that fireworks are still dangerous explosives, and that safety should never be overpowered by spectacle. ...

Have a Merry and Healthy Noche Buena!

Noche Buena is one of the most awaited parts of our Christmas celebration. However, we have to put in mind that food intake should always be paired with some sense of responsibility because at the end of the day, WE ARE WHAT WE EAT. ...

Stay Terrific In the Midst of Traffic | Dealing With Long Drives

Traffic is an awful experience - long drives, possibility of getting late, and experiencing boredom. Not to worry, here are some tips to help you calm down amid all that chaos, and let you combat sedentary health risks. ...

Raising Healthy Children

Indeed, the young ones are the future. Our generation serves as safeguards in leading the next generation to a brighter life – one of the many ways by which we do this is to look after their health and well-being as they grow into responsible and healthy individuals. ...

ADHD/ADD: What Needs Your Attention

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are common medical conditions especially amongst children. In this article, we take a closer look at these conditions – understanding and learning some pointers to better help them. ...

Beating the Odds of Polio in the Philippines

A return of polio could endanger thousands of children in the Philippines. ...

How to Curb Your Cravings

Cravings are the body's worst opponent against eating healthy. No matter how healthy your food is, too much of anything will negatively affect you. In this article, we tackle how to fight off those cravings. ...

An Overview of Mental Health Disorders and the Mental Health Act of the Philippines

With the passing of the Mental Health Act, here are a few things we should know about mental health. ...

LOL: Why Laughter Makes You Healthier

It has been said that "Laughter is the best medicine"... Today, let's see how true this statement is by looking at what laughter does to your body. ...