December 23, 2025

As the year winds down, people often plan gifts, gatherings, and vacations — but one thing many forget to schedule is a year-end health check. December isn’t just a season of reflection; it’s the ideal time to assess your health, detect silent risks, and start the new year strong. At Chinese General Hospital and Medical […]

For many Filipinos, the holiday season is a time for family reunions, celebrations, and well-deserved breaks. But behind the sparkle of lights and festive meals, the holidays can also bring a hidden toll on health — from overeating and sleep loss to stress and infections. The combination of crowded gatherings, travel, and changing routines can

The holidays bring joy, family reunions, and festive meals. But they also bring an increase in emergency room visits for heart-related problems, particularly irregular heart rhythms known as Holiday Heart Syndrome (HHS). This condition, first identified in medical literature decades ago, occurs when excessive alcohol intake, rich food, stress, and lack of rest trigger abnormal

Healthcare with Heart — Inside and Beyond the Hospital At Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC), being a hospital means more than providing treatment — it means opening its doors to those who need care the most. Through its hospital-based medical missions and charity services, CGHMC continues to bring quality healthcare to Filipino families,

How to Stay Healthy During Holiday Gatherings: A Complete Guide The holiday season brings reunions, celebrations, and shared meals but it also brings a higher risk of infections and seasonal illnesses. In December and January, hospitals across the Philippines, including the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC), commonly see increases in flu cases, foodborne