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Women Warriors
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/03/2014
» Living amid the unrest Thailand’s Deep South has never been easy. But being a woman in the areas where bombs and gun shots are not unusual, normal life is even harder.
Negative Happiness
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/02/2014
» Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead in his New York apartment early this month with a syringe in his arm, was reported to have suffered from substance abuse all his life. Last year, Glee actor Cory Monteith was found dead in a hotel room in Canada from a drug overdose. A few years ago, Hollywood’s renowned Brokeback Mountain star Heath Ledger died of an overdose of prescription drugs in his apartment in Manhattan.
Duped by drinks
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 10/12/2013
» The nutritional drinks market continues to expand and this healthcare phenomenon is happening not just in Thailand but around the globe. A plethora of purportedly healthy beverages are growing in popularity among consumers trying to shield themselves against health threats.
Liver detox demystified
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/10/2013
» Adie-hard fan of deep-fried nibbles, Sirima Mongkolkulasat was recently diagnosed with a fatty liver _ a condition that often left her with lingering fatigue and could potentially lead to cirrhosis if left unattended. But instead of bidding farewell to the overly greasy snacks for good, Sirima had her own alternative.
Liquid Danger
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/10/2013
» Silicone has been widely used for cosmetic treatments in Thailand in the past several decades. Whether it is silicone bars for a nose job or liquid silicone-filled bags for breast augmentation, the word "silicone" has secured its place in the cosmetic surgery glossary over many years.
Drugs and children don't mix
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/09/2013
» Children are our future. But if some children in some schools choose to take painkillers together with soft drinks because they are told by some older students that combining the two will create drug-like effects, our future might not be as good as we anticipate.
Eyes on the prize
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 13/05/2013
» When Porntip Pan-in was little, back-to-school time was her mother's nightmare. While other mums and dads would visit shopping malls to buy school uniforms and stationery, the first place Porntip's mother thought of was a pawnshop.
Making plasma a priority
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 15/01/2013
» After being forced to take speedy action last year to stave off an impending shortage of blood products, the Thai Red Cross Society made a momentous decision, expediting plans to set up a plasma fractionation plant here. It will be the first of its kind in all of Southeast Asia.
When early detection is key
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/12/2012
» Cancer not only severely impacted Samran Somjai's physical health, the disease also withered his spirit.
Carcinogens all around
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 20/11/2012
» These past months consumers not just in Thailand but around the globe have been alarmed by reports of the detection of carcinogens in many popular foods, including tapioca balls in pearl milk tea or the recent controversy surrounding Korean instant noodle.