World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Why Safe Medication Matters Every November, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) reminds us of the importance of understanding the impact of antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobials are the medicines we rely on to fight infections–this includes antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics.  Antimicrobial resistance happens when viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites develop the ability […]

World Prematurity Day 2025: Caring for Premature Babies A mother’s womb serves as a nurturing and protective space where a baby can develop, gain  strength, and prepare for life beyond the uterus. According to MedlinePlus, an average pregnancy may last 37 to 42 weeks, but not all babies complete this developmental journey. Babies born before

World Diabetes Day 2025: A Sweet Reminder for Filipinos to Live Healthier From puto and bibingka to halo-halo and leche flan, Filipinos have an undeniable sweet tooth. Add to that our love for donuts, milk tea, and chocolates—and it’s no surprise that sugar has become a daily part of life. But while there’s nothing wrong

Medicine Storage Mistakes You Might Be Making (and How to Do It Right) Medicines play a significant role in maintaining our family’s health. Whether it’s vitamins, cold medicine, cough syrup, fever medicine, or maintenance drugs, every Filipino household has a small stock of medicines at home. However, many of us often overlook the importance of

What to Do When You Miss a Dose of Your Medicine No matter how careful you are, it happens—you forget to take your medicine. Maybe you were rushing in the morning, traveling, or just lost track of time. Missing a dose is common, but what matters most is how you respond after. Knowing what to

Can You Take Different Medicines at the Same Time? What You Need to Know When you’re managing more than one health condition—or even just taking vitamins with your maintenance meds—it’s common to wonder: Is it safe to take all these medicines at the same time? The answer depends on what you’re taking and how your

Over-the-Counter vs. Prescription Drugs: What’s the Difference? For many people, a trip to the pharmacy means choosing between what’s on the shelves and what’s behind the counter. But not all medicines are the same. Some are safe to buy on your own, while others require a doctor’s prescription for your safety. Knowing the difference between

How to Take Maintenance Medicines Safely and Effectively When you’re living with a long-term condition like hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol, taking your maintenance medicine isn’t just a daily habit—it’s a critical part of staying healthy. And yet, many patients still skip doses, take their pills at the wrong time, or stop altogether when they