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PM2.5, gene changes behind lung cancer spike
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2025
» PM2.5 air pollution and mutations in the EGFR gene are major drivers behind the increasing incidence of lung cancer among non-smoking women, particularly across Asia, says a leading Thai oncologist.
World-first IVF trial reduces risk of babies inheriting diseases
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» PARIS - Eight healthy babies have been born in the UK using a new IVF technique that successfully reduced their risk of inheriting genetic diseases from their mothers, the results of a world-first trial said Wednesday.
Screening a deadly disease
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/07/2025
» When celebrated actor, Natthawut "Poh" Skidjai, revealed on his YouTube channel @PohSakidAey that his wife Aey Pornthip had been diagnosed with stage one lung cancer after an annual health checkup, the video worried many viewers because Aey does not smoke.
Warning for Covid, influenza during Thailand's rainy season
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/05/2025
» People are advised to continue to follow coronavirus and influenza prevention guidance as the virus is expected to spread more during the rainy season and following the opening of schools next week, according to Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Genetic testing: A key to cancer prevention and awareness
Published on 05/03/2025
» Cancer is a disease that profoundly impacts lives, often leaving individuals and families with uncertainty and fear. However, advancements in medical science now enable us to take proactive steps in understanding and managing cancer risk. One such breakthrough is genetic testing, which provides insights into inherited risks and empowers individuals to make informed health decisions. Whether you have a strong family history of cancer or are simply curious about your genetic makeup, understanding genetic testing can help you take control of your well-being.
Thainakarin Hospital Invests Over 400 Million Baht to Launch
Published on 06/02/2025
» Thainakarin Hospital has announced its readiness to provide services at the Thainakarin Precision Oncology Center (TPOC), one of Thailand’s most advanced health promotion and cancer treatment centers, offering personalized cancer care, The center integrates international-level technological innovations to enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatment, supported by a multidisciplinary team and specialized physicians. It focuses on Personalized Cancer Care, providing accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans. With expertise in the field, the center is committed to being by the side of patients at every critical stage of their life.
Oldest human genomes reveal how a small group burst out of Africa
Published on 16/12/2024
» NEW YORK - About 45,000 years ago, a tiny group of people - fewer than 1,000 - wandered the icy northern fringes of Europe. Across thousands of miles of tundra, they hunted woolly rhinoceros and other big game. Their skin was most likely dark.
VitalLife Pioneers Wellness Revolution with Longevity Care
Published on 30/09/2024
» Today, people are increasingly concerned about their health and want to live longer. Longevity medicine plays a key role in meeting the demand driven by this global megatrend. Statistics show that people worldwide are living longer and want to stay healthy throughout old age.
First case of new mpox variant recovers
Published on 04/09/2024
» The person with the first confirmed case of mpox clade Ib variant detected in Thailand has recovered and returned home, public health officials said on Wednesday.
New highly-transmissible Covid strain will elude vaccines: expert
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/06/2024
» The KP.2 strain of Covid-19 will become dominant in Thailand, according to a renowned virologist. It will be more transmissible and vaccines will be hard-pressed to keep up with its mutations, but its symptoms will not be more severe that those of previous strains of the virus.