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Puff away pain
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 30/05/2017
» Marijuana is a two-sided plant. Despite its medicinal benefits especially for severe pain management, marijuana -- or weed -- is known to be one of the most abused drugs in the world, giving a euphoric high, and even delusions and hallucinations if smoked too much.
The life-saving T-shirt
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 02/05/2017
» While spending time getting to understand breast cancer patients as part of her postgraduate thesis, Asst Prof Jinpitcha Mamom knew too well the pressure and anxiety facing those sick ladies.
Reaching for new heights
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/04/2017
» Tallness is a physical attribute prized by many Thai parents, so much so that many have fallen prey to false claims on the internet of miracle devices or treatments to help their child grow beyond their expectations.
Food is the answer
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 31/03/2017
» With chef Gaggan Anand, you either love him or loathe him. Nothing in between. The same goes for his food. Many admire his futuristic and eccentric approach to Indian cuisine, while others think it's a cliché. Some applaud his humbleness, others see him as arrogant.
Plurality of ideas
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 28/03/2017
» Singapore's iconic F1 Pit Building might be an unusual choice of venue for an international art-and-design event like SingaPlural, given its boring, school-like façade. Even so, the annual event, which wrapped earlier this month, did not fail to draw design enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a six-day exhibit showcasing not just creativity but also the practicality of art.
The good, the bad and the sad
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 26/12/2016
» Only five more days till we start counting down to a new year. Of course, this moment of festive spirit is a time to celebrate. It is the season filled with gifts, cakes, greeting cards, hampers, new year tinsels and banners, twinkle lights, beautiful words and stuff. It is a time to plan for holidays ahead and choose which direction to move forward in the new year.
Keeping sugar levels in check
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/11/2016
» Like several other lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes is no longer the sickness of Westerners. In Asia, its prevalence has constantly been on the rise.
Sickly sweet
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/03/2016
» A growing number of countries around the world such as France, Mexico and Finland have implemented taxing on excessive sugar levels in soft drinks with Britain as the latest one to have announced its plan earlier this month to start the tax in two years' time to cut down childhood obesity.
Teach by inspiring
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 14/07/2015
» Richard Cairns remembered his childhood days quite clearly when he performed best in the subject where he was inspired by his teacher. Now the current headmaster of Brighton College in the UK, Cairns ensures the school gets all the teachers right.
Ignorance is not always bliss
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 19/05/2015
» Food network television star Sandra Lee followed in Angelina Jolie's footsteps by publicly announcing just last week that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will soon undergo a double mastectomy.