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Community ke y to controlling 'C'
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/07/2022
» Viral hepatitis -- a liver inflammation caused by a viral infection -- is a global challenge. It is estimated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that over 1 million deaths are caused by chronic hepatitis B and C infections per year.
More than just a fad
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/07/2020
» The air fryer is undeniably the hottest cooking appliance of 2020. Its concept of frying food without -- or at least using significantly less -- oil while producing somewhat similar end products has attracted the attention of those pursuing a healthier diet (without sacrificing too much on flavour) for the past few years. However, its popularity has been revived in recent months as people have turned to home-cooked meals amid Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The homecoming queens
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/03/2020
» As the music began to play, the darkened stage was illuminated by spotlights. One-by-one, the light unveiled and welcomed the return of several beauty queens who were once crowned in this very same venue.
Into the light
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/04/2019
» Transgender drag queen Angele Anang lowered to the floor as she was pushed around and thrown away by a group of masked men. Her wig was removed. Nude, she crawled to her father, who was sitting nearby. He put a white flowing dress on her, crying as he did so. Angele, then bald and in white, went back to fight the masked men, over whom she proudly triumphed.
Don't lose face
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/02/2016
» Thais have a colloquial saying, that "committing good deeds now will make you beautiful in your next life. But getting work done on your face will make you look beautiful in this life". This saying explains everything about how much Thai society puts value on cosmetic surgery. From double eyelids, a pointed nose to looking decades younger -- bring it on.
Becoming more vocal
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/03/2015
» For someone who has been doing music and theatre for most of her life, British vocal coach Maureen Scott defines her start in showbiz as terrible.
Swapping the old fur the new
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/12/2014
» Davis Hawn, a 56-year-old American retiree, has been with his dog Booster for almost a decade. Now that 10-year-old Booster is dying, however, Hawn is preparing to do something quite unconventional to preserve the memory of his beloved best friend: clone him.
Marvels of Chinese medicine
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/07/2014
» Everyone who appreciates Chinese delicacies will probably have heard at least one claim purporting that a particular type of food or medicine promotes longevity or wondrous health benefits. Some are understood to be mere myths, while others are taken very seriously, almost religiously. Are any of these foods, herbs and plants actually all that beneficial though?