Hospital asks patients to be inquisitive

MANILA, Philippines—Intimidated by busy doctors who seem to scowl at patients who ask too many questions? Are you the type who would just accept everything—lock, stock and barrel—in an important diagnostic result? Are you apprehensive of probing your doctor about a drug that he or she prescribed to you?

Renaissance in fine dining and lounging

MANILA, Philippines—Flashy cars lined up the front of the Renaissance Makati. In the lobby, the invitees were making their grand entrance on the red carpet. They were there to attend the fab opening and launching of M2M and Cinnabar, the new restaurant and bar lounge of the Renaissance, dahlings.

Is Korean-made pain reliever the safer choice?

MANILA, Philippines—Doctors have become extra cautious in prescribing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) due to its reported side effects, specifically in the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems.