Year-End Health Checklist: What to Do Before 2026 Starts As the year comes to a close, a proactive health list can help you welcome 2026 feeling stronger, prepared, and more in control of your well-being. If you don’t have a checklist yet, VidaCure Pharmacy shares the following mindful reminders to give you a good head […]
Holiday First Aid Kit Essentials for Every Filipino Home The holiday season in the Philippines is filled with family gatherings, festive celebrations, and overflowing Pinoy handa that stretch from September to January. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party, traveling with loved ones, or simply enjoying the long break at home, here are the must-haves First
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 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
VidaCure and OWWA Team Up to Bring Free Healthcare to OFWs and Their Families Overseas Foreign Workers (OFWs) are called “Bagong Bayani” (modern-day heroes) – and for good reason. Their importance goes far beyond the remittances they send home. Here are the vital roles that OFWs play in the country and in their communities: 1.
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
