More stories about "Doctors"

Health and Wellness

Signs You Need To Have Your Mole Checked By A Doctor

"Today is #WorldCancerDay," posts Dayanara Torres on Instagram, after sharing that she's been diagnosed with melanoma. by Patricia Melliza

Health and Wellness

This App Lets You Book a Home Visit With a Doctor

Welcome to the modern day version of a house call. by Lei Sison for SmartParenting.com.ph

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The Story of a Doctor in War-Torn Marawi and Why She's Not Giving Up

Thirty-eight-year old general surgeon Hanisah Guro recalls the first days of the Marawi siege and how her sense of duty surmounted her fear. by Charlene J. Owen

Work and Money

I Quit My Medical Practice to Pursue My Real Passion at 30

"I knew at that moment that I needed to do something about it." by Hazel Felizar

Health and Wellness

How to Know When Feeling Too Tired Is a Sign of a Health Problem

It's more serious than you think. by Ana C. Pascual

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In The Loop: Is This Doctor the Most Handsome Ophthalmologist Ever?

Need-to-know info you may have missed while you were out for lunch. by Ana C. Pascual

Health and Wellness

Ask Your Doctor About… Heat Stroke

A health expert gives you advice on staying cool this summer.

Health and Wellness

Better Doctor-Patient Communication May Help Improve Condition of Asthma Patients

Talking to your doctor about your treatment may help you recover faster. by Charlene J. Owen

Health and Wellness

Shared Decision-Making with Doctors May Help Patients Make Better Health Choices

Actively participating in the healing process may lessen anxieties of patients and help them make better decisions about themselves. by Charlene J. Owen

Health and Wellness

OB-GYN Checkup Paranoia

Here's a rundown of every terrifying thought that we worry about every time we visit the OB-GYN.

Health and Wellness

Early Detection of Motor Delay Problems in Children May Help Avert Greater Issues

Regular visits to the doctor may save children from bigger health problems in the future.

Health and Wellness

Stroke Found to Affect Younger Age Groups

No one is immune from getting a stroke, but with a lifestyle shift, you can raise your chances of avoiding it. by Charlene J. Owen

Health and Wellness

Why You Shouldn't Rely on Self-Treatment

Research shows that people who try to treat themselves risk overestimating or underestimating their risk. by Jennifer Chan

Work and Money

7 Tips to Slash Your Medical Costs

Spending a fortune on medicines and doctor's fees? Read on for seven doctor-approved ways to reduce these expenses. by Katrina Tan

Health and Wellness

Study Says Early Discharge from the Hospital May Have Serious Repercussions

Leaving the hospital early may deprive you of much needed medical care and worsen your condition.

Health and Wellness

Study Shows Families Tend to Disregard Bad News from the Doctor

Being too optimistic about a negative prognosis might not always be a good thing, according to research. by Jennifer Chan

Health and Wellness

Obese Doctors Might Unintentionally Overlook Patients' Weight Problems

Research shows that some overweight doctors might not recognize obesity when they themselves are struggling with their weight. by Jennifer Chan

Health and Wellness

Health Is Wealth: Over 30 Frequently Asked Health Questions Answered

Learn how you can combat stress and manage menopause, find out whether or not you really can catch up on lost sleep, and more. by Johanna Sampan, Paula Bianca Abiog and Stefanie Ann dela Cruz, M.D.

Health and Wellness

7 Things You Should Know about Viral Meningitis

Female Network consults an expert to get the low-down on this disease. by Belle Yambao

Health and Wellness

6 Ways to Avoid the Dangers of Self-Medicating

Using meds unsupervised can wreak havoc on your health. Here's how you can keep yourself safe. by Owen Santos

Health and Wellness

World Health Organization: Hospitalization More Dangerous than Flying

Errors in health care can occur as frequently as 10 percent of the time, study shows. The experts' advice? Get involved in your health care. by Pia Garcia