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Evading outbreak
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 19/08/2014
» The outbreak of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa is now five months old. While states of emergency have been put into effect across West African nations in response to the epidemic, fear seems to loom near the shores of many countries around the world, including Thailand.
Give the gift of life
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 10/06/2014
» There are a number of reasons people avoid donating blood — needle phobia, too tight a work schedule and, more importantly, the lack of awareness regarding the importance of blood donation, which brings about an insufficient blood supply in Thailand, as was the case last month.
Negative Happiness
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/02/2014
» Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead in his New York apartment early this month with a syringe in his arm, was reported to have suffered from substance abuse all his life. Last year, Glee actor Cory Monteith was found dead in a hotel room in Canada from a drug overdose. A few years ago, Hollywood’s renowned Brokeback Mountain star Heath Ledger died of an overdose of prescription drugs in his apartment in Manhattan.
Liver detox demystified
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/10/2013
» Adie-hard fan of deep-fried nibbles, Sirima Mongkolkulasat was recently diagnosed with a fatty liver _ a condition that often left her with lingering fatigue and could potentially lead to cirrhosis if left unattended. But instead of bidding farewell to the overly greasy snacks for good, Sirima had her own alternative.
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.
When early detection is key
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/12/2012
» Cancer not only severely impacted Samran Somjai's physical health, the disease also withered his spirit.
Carcinogens all around
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 20/11/2012
» These past months consumers not just in Thailand but around the globe have been alarmed by reports of the detection of carcinogens in many popular foods, including tapioca balls in pearl milk tea or the recent controversy surrounding Korean instant noodle.
Size does matter
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 24/07/2012
» Year after year, TV personality Pimonwan Hoonthongkam has a very hard time trying to convince her mother to get an influenza vaccination. Unfortunately, her efforts are fruitless.
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.