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We are not talking about a science-fiction scenario. The reality is that many American and European hospitals have upped the ante on robotic surgery since a couple of years ago. The method has finally reached the Philippine shores and the first to submit to it are foreign expatriates residing in this country.

If your expecting a baby like me, you should know these facts that can help you take care of yourself and your baby in this stage of your life.

There are a lot of things at your home that can be used as substitute for medicines. Next time your medicine counter is out of stock, got to the kitchen or your bathroom. Learn these bizarre home cures here at socypath.

Dieting sucks and never seems to work long-term anyway. These 10 best weight-loss tips will slim you down.

This tender and sweet loaf can be eaten at either room temperature or sliced straight from the refrigerator. It also freezes well so you can make this ahead and store it – for your next sweet fix. Get the Banana Loaf Recipe here.

To make it easier to remove the praline from the pan, use a silicone mat. Get the Pecan Praline Recipe here.

Make the perfect gift combo by wrapping this up with a batch of hot cocoa mix. Get the Melt-in-the-mouth Pistachio Shortbread recipe here.

If you can order a custom-made pizza, you can throw together your own gourmet salad. Just choose from the options below, then improvise!

One of the pitfalls of trying to shed pounds is hitting a plateau. “When you restrict calories, your metabolism slows down – your body is trying to hold on to the fat it has left,” says NYC nutritionist Natalie Rosenstock. These diet strategies will help you get over the hump.

These delicious munchies can also be coarsely chopped and sprinkled over hot chocolate, dessert crepes, or ice cream. These nuts will keep in an airtight container or in sealed bags in a cool, dry spot for up to 1 month.

Shredded or flaked coconut gives better eye appeal, but without it you can use regular desiccated coconut instead. To make a regular cake, bake the recipe in a 9×2-inch round pan; cover with chocolate frosting and sprinkle with shredded coconut.

Shortbread is traditionally shaped into a disc then cut into wedges like a pie. But for the holidays make them festive by using cookie cutters shaped like stars, Christmas trees, bells, or Santas!

These red-dimpled cookies announce festive cheer. Make an assortment of cookies using jams of different colors and flavors – orange marmalade, grape, mango, pineapple, strawberry, or apricot.

Get the recipe of Rolito Mar y Montana (Beef Tenderloin with Seafood Stuffing and Gorgonzola Cream Sauce) here at socypath.

Visit the Plaid Cafe in Orient Square Bldg., Ruby Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City and have a taste of their ready-to-go sandwiches (packed in sturdy boxes) and pastas. You can call them at 687-5558.