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Dr. Rafael R. Castillo

Dr. Castillo writes a regular column for The Philippine STAR called Pulse Check.

Health

Less plaque, same heart attack? Why Filipino women should pay attention

March 3, 2026

Health

Healing beyond borders? The real cost of Filipinos seeking treatment abroad

February 24, 2026

Health

Lost in translation: Doctors’ handwriting and why pharmacists deserve hazard pay

February 17, 2026

Health

Broken—but not beyond repair: The science (and romance) behind ‘broken heart syndrome’

February 10, 2026

Health

Is there such a thing as an ‘intergenerational curse’?

February 3, 2026

Health

The ‘teleserye’ of your cholesterol: Angels, demons, and drama queens

January 20, 2026

Health

Why your neighbor’s advice could kill you

January 13, 2026

Health

New Year, new you? A doctor’s realistic guide to better body, mind and soul

January 6, 2026

Essay

A nation’s year-end diagnosis: What 2025 taught us about Filipino health, healing, and hope

December 30, 2025

Religion

How God healed me and gave me back my life

December 23, 2025

Christmas

Holiday heart syndrome: What Filipinos must know (and how to prevent it this Christmas)

December 16, 2025

Mental Health

The anxiety economy: Is your boss paying you enough to afford therapy?

December 2, 2025

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