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Promoting proper bone health
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 24/10/2022
» October is a health-conscious month. Besides Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there's also World Cerebral Palsy Day (Oct 6), World Mental Health Day (Oct 10), World Arthritis Day (Oct 12) and other observances.
An ounce of prevention
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 05/04/2021
» Mahatma Gandhi once said: "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver".
All being well
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/12/2019
» Out of 89 nations, Thailand came in sixth on CEOWORLD's list of the world's best healthcare systems, announced just in August of this year.
Medicine that entertains
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 18/03/2019
» After the fantasy period TV melodrama Bupphaesannivas (Love Destiny) aired last year, the nation was hooked on the series, which rekindled an interest in Thai history and culture.
Saluting those who heal
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 06/02/2019
» Since 1992, the Prince Mahidol Award has been conferred on individuals and institutions for outstanding contributions to medicine and public health.
Good choices make a good life
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 23/07/2018
» Throughout 2018, several activities mark the centenary of public health in Thailand. Last week, an academic conference and an expo presenting progress over the last 100 years were held in conjunction with the 15th National Herbs Expo at Challenger, Impact Muang Thong Thani.
Pharmacy Week promotes rational drug use
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 26/06/2018
» Popping pills without medical supervision is a widespread practice among consumers who feel empowered to take charge of their health themselves. It's less time- and money-consuming than going to the doctor for a minor health condition which may even end up being misdiagnosed.
With supplements, it's buyer beware
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 07/05/2018
» Making the headlines recently, the Lyn weight-loss supplement linked to fatalities was found to contain sibutramine, a drug that decreases appetite and caloric intake but was banned due to increased risk of cardiovascular issues.
The science of looking good
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 13/02/2018
» At its manufacturing facilities in Bang Yai, Nonthaburi, Siam Bioscience is pushing the envelope by employing state-of-the-art biotechnology in producing human replicas of EGF (epidermal growth factor), now a beauty buzzword since its incorporation into skincare products.
Dawn of a new you
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 13/02/2018
» On hearing the catchy chorus of Michael Bublé's Feeling Good, Athisin and Athiporn Poolsawaddi found an evocative name for their start-up, The Dawn, an English-language medical rehab and wellness centre located on the banks of the Mae Ping River, in Hang Dong, Chiang Mai.