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<p>MANILA -- Check out some of the latest news related to health and wellness. </p><p>These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. </p><div><strong>AIDE BRINGS BACK NURSING CARE SERVICE</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/life/04/28/04282023-nursing-care-service-apps-and-more.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Medical services app AIDE has brought back its nursing care service to address the growing need for professional help in caring for newborns, sick, or elderly family members.</p><p>AIDE, which merged with telehealth app KonsultaMD in 2022, offers various medical home services such as the Basic Diabetes Package, laboratory tests, and physical therapy.</p><p>More details are available on the AIDE app on the App Store or Google Play. </p><div><strong>KONSULTAMD TO LAUNCH SUPERAPP</strong></div><p>KonsultaMD is set to launch SuperApp through a fun run event in partnership with ColorFest Manila in Vermosa, Cavite on April 30. </p><p>The SuperApp will bring together the country&#x27;s top health brands to offer a wide range of healthcare services, including doctor consultations, medicine delivery, and at-home labs and diagnostics.</p><p>More details are available on the KonsultaMD website and app on the App Store and Google Play.</p><div><strong>LISTERINE&#x27;S FIGHT MOUTH AGING CAMPAIGN </strong></div><p>Listerine recently held a talk on the significance of protecting your mouth as you age as part of its &quot;Fight Mouth Aging&quot; campaign.</p><p>It was moderated by Listerine brand ambassador Macoy Dubs and featured Dr. Jose Angelo Militante, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and immediate past president of the Philippine Dental Association; and Dr. Ashita Bhatia, associate director research and development for Johnson &amp; Johnson Consumer Health APAC.</p><p>Experts reminded attendees to maintain a consistent oral care regimen which includes regular brushing, flossing, and use of mouthwash to fight cavities, plaque, and gum problems. </p><div><strong>MWELL WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS</strong></div><p>Metro Pacific Investments Corp.&#x27;s (MPIC) mWell recently won two Gold Stevie Awards in the Innovation in Health and Wellness and Most Innovative Startup of the Year - Business Service Industries categories in the 10th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.</p><p>It is the only Philippine entry to bring home the Gold Award in these two categories. Bronze winners include Vietnam, Taiwan, and Australia.</p><p>An accredited telemedicine partner of the Department of health, mWell promises to redefine telemedicine in the Philippines via a seamless, fully digital experience. Users can choose a doctor, consul on video, receive an e-prescription, and get a medical certificate within the app. </p><p>Patients may consult online 24/7 with over over 800 Primary Care doctors, specialists, and mind health experts, and have their medicines delivered to their doorsteps via MedExpress. </p><div><strong>PHILUSA&#x27;S ADVOCACY-BASED VIDEO SERIES</strong></div><p>PHILUSA Corp. is celebrating its 65th year with a two-part video series, highlighting its partnerships with organizations that advocate for clean water access and the reduction of ocean-bound plastic waste. </p><p>The Filipino-owned company is known for its brands Rhea, Mediplast, Apollo, Cleene, Babyflo, Albatross, and Gleam, among others. </p><p>The first video, titled &quot;Katuwang sa Kalinisan,&quot; follows PHILUSA&#x27;s efforts in promoting basic access to clean water in partnership with Manila Water Foundation.</p><p>This is followed by &quot;Katuwang sa Kalikasan,&quot; which shows PHILUSA joining hands with the Canada-based social enterprise Plastic Bank to help reduce ocean-bound plastic waste. </p><p>The videos are available on PHILUSA&#x27;s Facebook page. </p><div><strong>WATSONS&#x27; KWENTONG PHARMACIST SERIES</strong></div><p>Health and beauty retail brand Watsons has released the Kwentong Pharmacist series, which features three bite-sized videos.</p><p>In &quot;Kwentong Date,&quot; &quot;Kwentong Albularyo,&quot; and &quot;Kwentong Heartbreak&quot; Watsons aims to show how it safeguards the health of Filipino families.</p><p>The brand said it is also working with the Department of Health and key medical associations in driving health and wellness literacy through education and education programs. </p><p>More details are available on Watsons&#x27; website. </p>