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Snacks, screens and struggles
Life, Published on 04/10/2025
» At 11 years old, Warin* a 5th-grader from Bangkok, weighs 74kg and stands 153cm tall. Like many children struggling with obesity, her daily life is marked by fatigue, joint pain and the constant sense of being different from her peers.
NK Cell Therapy: Unlocking the body's silent army
Special Publications, Published on 24/09/2025
» In the battlefield of modern medicine, breakthroughs often arrive as new drugs or high-tech procedures. Yet a quieter revolution is underway, one that draws its strength from the body's own defences rather than pharmaceuticals.
Heart disease now hitting younger Thais
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/09/2025
» Younger people are suffering from cardiovascular disease, said a cardiologist, an alarming trend when non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have a strong impact on the working age group's health and wealth.
Plant-forward diet can help control blood glucose
Life, Published on 16/09/2025
» Dear Doctors: I suggest you talk about the benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet for people with Type 2 diabetes. The results are marvellous, and I think the people with diabetes could be cured.
Lifetime strategy transforms heart valve disease management
Published on 11/09/2025
» Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent an increasingly significant health concern, especially among individuals under the age of 60. Although CVDs have traditionally been prevalent in older populations due to age-related degeneration, modern lifestyle factors are contributing to earlier onset. Notable risk factors include high-fat diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and excessive alcohol consumption, all of which promote the development of obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, and hypertension at younger ages. Additionally, congenital abnormalities and post-infectious complications play roles in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disorders. According to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular diseases, including heart valve disease, constitute the leading cause of global mortality, accounting for more than 20.5 million deaths annually.
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Hosts Global Cardiology Conference
Published on 05/09/2025
» Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, part of BDMS, will host the International Cardiology Conference 2025 under the theme “Heart Care 360° – Innovating Today for Tomorrow’s Global Challenges.” The event takes place on Monday, September 22, from 08:30–16:00 hrs at the Seaboard Ballroom, Hilton Pattaya Hotel.
World-class ethical elephant sanctuary opens in Phitsanulok
Life, Published on 04/09/2025
» Elephant Forest Phitsanulok recently opened its doors as a world-class model for elephant-friendly tourism -- the first of its kind in the region.
Wellness event showcases ways to boost lifespan, fight disease
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 14/08/2025
» The recent HEAT International Congress on Wellness Management 2025 focused on the theme of “Blue Zone Wellness,” with an emphasis on healthspan, longevity and wellness.
Early-onset cancer shift
News, Editorial, Published on 26/07/2025
» The death of 29-year-old Chiang Mai doctor Krittai Tanasombatkul from lung cancer at the end of 2023 was a wake-up call for Thailand's healthcare community.
Beacon of hope in diabetes fight
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/07/2025
» Nestled in the heart of the Northeast, the small district of Phon Sawan may seem an unlikely battleground in the country's fight against chronic illness.