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Thai influenza cases surge past 700,000 with 61 deaths
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 09/10/2025
» Thailand’s Department of Disease Control has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in influenza cases, which have now surpassed 700,000 nationwide, with 61 deaths reported.
How ECP therapy boosts circulation and heart health
Published on 25/06/2025
» Good health depends on strong circulation. Blood flow carries oxygen and nutrients to every part of the body—including the heart, brain, skin, and muscles. When circulation is impaired, the body cannot function optimally, and health problems may arise.
Hypertension hides in plain sight
Oped, Published on 15/05/2025
» Thailand's economy has surged. Its health care system is admired. Yet a silent killer is quietly stealing lives, straining hospitals, and sapping the nation's future. That killer is hypertension -- and it's hiding in plain sight.
Novo Nordisk and Diabetes Association Inspire Diabetics at Bangkok Ride & Run 2024
Published on 20/12/2024
» Diabetes is a global health issue that continues to rise, including in Thailand. In 2021, 537 million people worldwide were affected by diabetes, and this number is expected to increase to 643 million by 2030. Diabetes causes 6.7 million deaths annually, approximately one death every 5 seconds. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) also forecasts that in 2040, Thailand may have up to 5.3 million people living with diabetes. This disease is also a significant cause of other non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease, etc.
Understanding vertigo and the Epley manoeuvre
Life, Published on 08/10/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I had such a bad attack of vertigo that my boyfriend drove me to urgent care. The doctor got it to go away by having me lie down and then moving my head around. Why did I have that episode of vertigo, and why did that treatment help?
Stay ahead, stay safe: Critical brain conditions to watch out for
Published on 26/09/2024
» As we transition into an aging society, one of the biggest challenges for families with elderly members is dealing with the health issues that have accumulated over the years. While conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are well-known, many are unaware of the increasing threat of degenerative brain disorders in the elderly.
Stroke patient may be overwhelmed by visits
Life, Published on 17/09/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: A man I have been dating had a stroke a few weeks ago, and now he has aphasia. When I visit him at the rehab, he's ready for me to leave after a short time. Is this normal? He seems to be happy I'm there, but he dismisses me quickly. I'm trying not to feel hurt.
Police under fire over 'drunk' driver death
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/07/2024
» Police will investigate how a sick 41-year-old male driver died after being held at Yannawa Police Station in Bangkok for two hours after police mistook his illness for drunk driving.
Bangkok cops under fire over 'drunk' driver death
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/07/2024
» Police will investigate to find the real cause behind the tragedy in which a sick 41-year-old male driver died after being held at Yannawa Police Station in Bangkok for two hours after police mistook his illness for drunk driving.
Heat stroke claims 61 lives this year
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/05/2024
» Heat stroke has claimed the lives of 61 people so far this year, compared with 37 in 2023, the Ministry of Public Health said on Friday.