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Guiding light for Parkinson's sufferers
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 25/01/2020
» Walking sticks have helped to advance mobility and independence for countless people with physical limitations. A home-grown innovation has brought such advancement to a whole new level, specifically for sufferers of Parkinson's disease (PD).
New Mahidol unit to focus on sensory science
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 10/12/2013
» The scent of freshly baked biscuits or cakes wafting from the kitchen gives us an urge to try some. The sight of a hamburger may cause us to lovingly recall the textures and flavours of the various ingredients and make our mouths water. And first impressions can be negative, too _ the unattractive look of oyster shells and the intensely salty smell of the sea they give off may put off some people and deter them from sampling this delectable shellfish for the first time.
The milk of human ingenuity
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 29/10/2013
» While cow's milk has long been prized in many parts of the world as an excellent source of protein, calcium and several other useful nutrients, a sizeable minority are unable to reap the benefits either because they have problems digesting milk and other forms of dairy produce.
Extreme exertion
Muse, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/04/2013
» Some exercise is undoubtedly better than none, but if people go beyond moderate amount, it can cause problems.
Being dumb with a smartphone
Muse, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 20/10/2012
» Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. With a host of applications including texting, social media, music, videos and games, people use the devices every day. Some read things online and on social media like Facebook or Twitter, and they follow people like news anchors, ones they can learn something interesting from. Many pass time by catching up on texts or email. Others use it to check on friends or play games while queuing up to pay a bill.