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Show them the way
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 13/05/2019
» It's something of a surprise that, until now, the United Nations has never released a recommendation on physical activity for children under the age of five. Now, at least, the international agency realises that it is important to have proper guidelines for little ones who, after all, represent the future of our planet.
Designer babies
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/01/2019
» Twin girls Lulu and Nana are no ordinary children. Claimed as the world's first gene-edited babies, they quickly came under the global spotlight from the moment they came into this world. Now they are being received with great interest and curiosity among not just doctors and scientists but also many people around the world. Even the World Health Organisation (WHO) had to set up a special panel to look at the technique through which the twins were conceived.
Warts and all
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 17/12/2018
» Celebrated: The coming legalisation of medical cannabis
A major milestone
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 27/11/2018
» There are approximately 440,000 Thai adults and children living with the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV, according to statistics from UNAids, equivalent to 0.6% of the entire population. Fortunately, over 70% of all HIV-infected cases have received antiretroviral drugs, which means a lot to their quality of life.
HIV 101
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/09/2018
» The issue of HIV infection is suddenly in the national spotlight once again, following recent reports of the death of a 22-year-old woman from Loei province whose father claimed she died of HIV complications. The father said his daughter along with three other friends contracted HIV after getting a tattoo in Bangkok's Klong Lot area in March.
Nature is not always safe
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 21/08/2018
» Chronic kidney failure is a disease with worrying statistics. Of over 7 billion people in the world, 850 million are reportedly found to suffer from a progressive loss of kidney function. Globally, over 2.5 million people are required to undergo regular haemodialysis, which filters and cleans the blood outside the body, because their kidneys fail to do their job.
Emergency assistance at your fingertips
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 05/07/2018
» In light of the high toll exacted every year by natural and man-made disasters, illnesses and accidents, Thailand needs to be better prepared for unforeseen circumstances and take structurally pro-active measures to enhance people's safety. Take road accidents, for instance. The World Health Organisation (WHO) last year revealed that an average of 36.2 out of 100,000 Thais are killed in road accidents every year, equivalent to around 25,000 annual deaths, making Thailand the country with the highest road-fatality rate in Asia and second-highest in the world.
The summer madness that bites
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 14/03/2018
» Thailand has become a bundle of nerves in recent weeks after reports on rising rabies cases and the latest announcement of 22 provinces as epidemic red zones. As of now, the Department of Livestock Development has reported four deaths.
Snack attack
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 12/12/2017
» An average schoolchild requires 1,600 to 1,850kcal of energy per day. Let's say he eats three grilled pork skewers and a doughnut for breakfast, a pad Thai and a piece of chocolate cake for lunch before wrapping up his day with fried rice and a piece of Hawaiian pizza. All this is almost 2,400kcal. If this boy is a couch potato, he could soon turn himself into one fat kid.
Worth the shot?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 14/11/2017
» The much-awaited winter in Thailand, which officially began last month according to the Meteorological Department, brings with it not just a short-lasting cool breeze but also the spread of the influenza virus.