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Splitting hairs?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/04/2024
» When Protpittayapayat School, located close to Suvarnabhumi airport, posted on Facebook that it will allow students to choose their own hairstyle to match their preference and gender identity, many people lauded the school executives and teachers for this action.
Research suggests eating later may lower metabolism
Life, Published on 26/03/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I recently read about a study that says eating late makes it easier to gain weight. I would like to know more about that. I've been having success with weight loss by not eating after 6pm, and I wonder if the timing has anything to do with that.
Thunderclap headaches could act as warning signs
Life, Published on 17/10/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I am experiencing extreme headaches about 15 minutes after smoking cannabis. It used to happen occasionally, but now it's every time. The migraine, which is very intense, goes away after about 30 minutes. Can you help me understand this?
Water exercises are good for people with Parkinson's disease
Life, Published on 12/09/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has been told that exercise -- especially swimming -- can be helpful. She isn't a strong swimmer and is afraid to try now. Why are people with Parkinson's advised to swim? Are there any drawbacks?
Brushing your tongue could have adverse health effects
Life, Published on 23/08/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: I thought brushing your tongue was an important part of oral hygiene. But a friend who is a nurse says it's not a great idea. She said it has something to do with the mouth microbiome and high blood pressure. I didn't even know the mouth had a microbiome. Can you explain?
Unseen Thailand
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 04/02/2022
» Have you ever wondered why having your hair cut on Wednesday is considered a bad omen in Thai culture? What if Thais embraced their honey complexions instead of whitening it? How did the lottery become a national pastime? We've collected untold stories from Thai history that may make you go "huh!".
Study links e-cigarette use to erectile dysfunction
Life, Published on 25/01/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: Our teenage son's vaping habit has his mother and me quite worried about his health. Nothing we've said so far has had any impact. I recently read that vaping can cause erectile dysfunction in young men. Is that true? If so, we may have finally found a persuasive argument for him to stop.
Through the looking glass
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 17/12/2021
» We have a few pages left to close the book on the year of "perseverance", Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year 2021. It aptly sums up our shared experiences. Whether it is the pandemic, the "moving abroad" phenomenon or the cryptocurrency and NFT crazes, 2021 has been an eventful ride, for better or worse. Guru speaks to people from different fields who weigh in on the global and domestic trends of 2021. Let's hear about their roller-coaster rides, as well as their unforgettable experiences.
Korean centre celebrates Squid Game minus the violence
Life, Published on 08/11/2021
» Squid Game, a South Korean survival drama television series, has attracted more than 140 million households since its worldwide release on Netflix back in September. The phenomenon has also popularised many Korean childhood games that appear in the series.
Paying a heavy price
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/10/2021
» Smokers are now paying higher prices for their nicotine cravings after retailers and convenience stores made adjustments last week after the introduction of a controversial new excise tax structure earlier this month to curb smoking.