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The ALS challenge
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 02/09/2014
» Everybody has heard of the Ice Bucket Challenge. Everybody knows the campaign’s viral spread started from luminaries like Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft’s founder Bill Gates, both — after pouring a bucket of ice water on themselves — donating to the ALS Association, a US-based non-governmental organisation founded almost 30 years ago to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or, in short, ALS. The challenge eventually reached Thailand a few weeks ago with famous people soaking themselves, either willingly or unwillingly, and making donations to any charitable organisations. But how many of us know what ALS is?
It's meal time!
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/06/2013
» Modern people lead a busy life. Heavy workloads and personal errands keep the daily schedule completely tight, leaving no room to even think about eating properly.
Human milk Matters
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 12/02/2013
» That breastfeeding is fundamental to the growth and development of newborns is a foregone conclusion. But for sick babies, breastfeeding is far more important than that.
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.
Grin and bear it
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/09/2012
» Mention oral healthcare and what usually comes to mind are things like toothbrushes with super soft, zigzag bristles, fluoride toothpaste and antiseptic mouthwash. Unfortunately, the most commonly neglected part _ dental floss _ is actually key to good oral health.
Putting a smile back on their faces
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 17/07/2012
» She wasn't just worried; Nonglaksna Kitcharoenkankul was petrified. She'd had to have one of her teeth extracted and because of its prominent position her dentist had recommended she undergo a lengthy and expensive procedure she'd never heard of before.
New hope for the Heart
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 03/07/2012
» There is no question that genetics plays a huge role in coronary artery disease.
Keeping the Kidneys healthy
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/03/2012
» If you have been trying for so many years to avoid a high-salt diet believing such action is a successful way of keeping your kidneys healthy, you are absolutely wrong.