Adolescent pregnancy carries health, educational, and economic consequences that follow young Filipinas for the rest of their lives. In Eastern Visayas, a program built around youth leadership and stronger local governance is showing measurable progress, offering a model other regions may be able to follow
Can a Phone Save a Mother’s Life? What the Global Evidence Actually Shows May 18, 2026 Can a Phone Save a Mother’s Life? What the Global Evidence Actually Shows In the Philippines, a significant proportion of mothers miss at least one recommended maternal care visit. Geography, cost, long queues, and lack of information all get […]
After 14 years of research and global advocacy, PCOS is now officially called PMOS. Experts say the new name better explains the condition beyond ovarian cysts.
Research from Stockholm University suggests human eggs are not passive during fertilization. Instead, eggs release chemical signals that may attract some sperm more strongly than others, adding a new layer of complexity to human reproduction.
PhilHealth Now Covers Up to PHP 1.4 Million for Breast Cancer Treatment May 1, 2026 Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Filipino women. It is also one of the most expensive to treat. For years, the gap between what treatment actually costs and what PhilHealth covered was wide enough that many patients abandoned […]
The Philippines is seeing fewer births and a lower fertility rate. But the story is not just about choice. It reflects delayed marriage, schooling, economic realities, and better access to family planning.
Postpartum hemorrhage affects millions of women around the world. With the right awareness and rapid medical care many lives can be saved. This article explains why PPH happens and how it can be treated.
A large US study reported a higher breast cancer risk among frequent users of permanent hair dye and chemical straighteners.
Hormone therapy remains an effective treatment for menopausal symptoms, but its heart safety depends on age. A major analysis of the Women’s Health Initiative reveals when benefits outweigh the risks.
APMARGIN’s Menopause Health Info Series guides Filipino women through perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause with practical, easy-to-understand health advice.