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Bumrungrad Heart Institute Elevates Global Standards in Cardiac Care
Published on 24/09/2025
» Cardiovascular disease is a silent killer and a worldwide threat. According to the World Health Organization, 17-18 million people die from heart disease annually, accounting for one-third of all deaths. Moreover, heart disease continues to increase in prevalence among younger people with risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and a high-stress lifestyle. Bumrungrad International Hospital is committed to ensuring the Heart Institute, a specialised centre of medical excellence, remains equipped to address all forms of heart disease. With cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary team of specialist physicians, it delivers safe, effective treatments to help patients regain their quality of life.
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.
Informing parents not enough to fight childhood obesity: study
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» PARIS - Government-led programmes attempting to curb childhood obesity by educating parents do not work, an international study published Thursday concluded, and researchers are calling for policies that prioritise society-wide solutions.
AI-powered meet-up apps fight loneliness
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» SAN FRANCISCO - On a summer evening in San Francisco, JT Mason went to dinner with five complete strangers, confident he would have a good time thanks to careful guest selection by a new type of app for meeting people.
Study finds one-third of monks in Bangkok overweight
Post Reporters, Published on 05/09/2025
» More than third of all Buddhist monks and novices in Bangkok are overweight, according to a city-wide health screening campaign, while nearly half have high blood cholesterol, and most suffer from oral health issues.
RFK Jr defends US health agency shake up, Democrats call for his ouster
AFP, Published on 05/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that firing a top government scientist was "absolutely necessary," as he faced blistering criticism from Democrats urging him to resign over his steps to curb vaccines.
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.
BDMS Wellness Spotlights the ‘Wellness Hub Thailand’ Vision at Thai Embassy, Singapore
Published on 08/08/2025
» BDMS Wellness Clinic, the preventive healthcare centre under Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (BDMS), led by Tanupol Virunhagarun, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of BDMS Wellness Clinic and BDMS Wellness Resort, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited, joined the event “Enhancing Thailand: A Journey of Culture & Connectivity” in Singapore on 8 August 2025. Hosted by the Career Women’s Group (CWG) under the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) and supported by the Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore, the event gathered regional leaders to spotlight Thailand’s growing prominence as a Wellness Hub.
Novo Nordisk Completes Landmark Diabetes Affordability Project
Published on 31/07/2025
» Bangkok, - Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. (Novo Nordisk) today announced the successful completion of the Affordability Project in Thailand as part of its ongoing commitment to drive change in diabetes in the country. This transformative initiative was launched in collaboration with the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. Over the past three years, the project has actively addressed the rising diabetic problems in Thailand through a public-private partnership with the Thai state-owned Rajavithi Hospital, Institute of Medical Research & Technology Assessment and Bureau of Medical System Supervision as the project’s main implementor.
Novo Nordisk Brings Cities for Better Health to Bangkok
Published on 11/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 11, 2025 — Following a visit to Copenhagen, Denmark, to collaborate on enhancing urban health, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Novo Nordisk will launch the Cities for Better Health (CBH) programme in Bangkok in 2025.