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    Invisible Danger

    Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 03/12/2013

    » It's in brake pads which help drivers avoid a crash. It's in fire protective clothing which protects firemen during their potentially dangerous work. It's used in the production of cement roof sheets which shield us against rain and sunlight. Asbestos _ a naturally occurring mineral _ is found in several parts of our daily life.

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    Making a jab at full protection

    Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 26/11/2013

    » High fever, headaches, persistent cough bringing up mucous, sore throat, runny nose, muscular aching and general fatigue. If those symptoms are all too familiar, it is because most of us have had bouts of influenza more times than we can count.

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    Battling the Big C

    Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 11/12/2012

    » When Prof Harald zur Hausen published an academic paper in 1972 suggesting that the human papilloma virus (HPV) played an important role in the genesis of cervical cancer, it received a chilly reception in medical circles.

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    The Needle and the damage done

    Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 02/10/2012

    » Although Looksorn (surname withheld) realises that ageing is inevitable, he is committed to doing whatever it takes to preserve his youthful looks for as long as possible. He went to see a dermatologist for the first time back when he had just entered secondary school and was plagued by acne. Ever since then he has made great efforts to keep his skin looking fresh and healthy, consulting beauticians and investing in high-quality imported cosmetic products, mostly collagen-based.

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    Stomach-Churning Choice

    Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 03/07/2012

    » When Kanyarin Ketsuwan tells you she's been battling obesity practically her whole life, she's not being over-dramatic or indulging in exaggeration. By the time she entered her teens she'd already graduated to the XXL end of the clothes rack and was feeling increasingly frustrated and gloomy because her size was preventing her from doing things she wanted to do and limiting the places she could go.

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    Are we reverting to the Pre-Antibiotic ERA ?

    Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 12/06/2012

    » If you are someone who frequently takes antibiotics, watch out. You may unknowingly be at high risk of developing resistant-microbes infections _ a serious yet overlooked health problem with 100,000 new cases each year.

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    Too young for a Heart Attack?

    Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/03/2012

    » The collapse of Fabrice Muamba, the Bolton Wanderers player, during a recent FA Cup quarter-final, has stunned both fans and fellow footballers.

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    A ruined reputation

    Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 21/02/2012

    » A series of dog attacks, some fatal, by pit bulls on people have raised questions about the safety of keeping these so-called ferocious canines as pets.

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