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Pollen counts are the highest they've been in decades
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 15/07/2025
» Dear Doctors: I have hay fever, but usually it's not that bad. This year, however, it has been awful. I'm plugged up, my eyes are itchy and by the end of the day, I have a headache. We live near Atlanta and a lot of people here are miserable. Over-the-counter meds aren't helping. What can I do?
Life in a dust-free zone
Life, Patipat Janthong, Published on 27/01/2025
» "I want there to be less dust so I won't get sick again," said Surakrit Kiatchaipipat, or "Darwin", with enthusiasm. "Then I can go to school and play outside."
Choked by pollution
Life, Chalisa Kittichai, Published on 25/11/2024
» Prof Rawiwan Oranratmanee was an impressively health-conscious person. Her routine workout included yoga, jogging and cycling, among others. Yet at the age of only 55, she was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.
Dark circles can arise from health issues, lifestyle or genetics
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 26/12/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: What causes dark circles under the eyes? I have always had areas of darker skin under my eyes, but as I'm getting older, it has been getting more noticeable. Could it be something to do with sleep, or with my diet?
Weighted blankets can help with sleep
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 10/01/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: My niece got me a weighted blanket for my birthday, which she says helps you sleep. I admit I was sceptical, but I used it for a month, and she may be right. Instead of waking up a few times at night, I sleep right through. Is it the power of suggestion, or is there a reason this is working?
Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 09/08/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: I’ve been hearing a lot about PFAS and how they have an adverse effect on our health. I read that some food wrappers, like bags for microwave popcorn, use PFAS to keep food from sticking. My kids eat microwaved popcorn almost every night. Should I be worried?
Enjoy that morning cup of joe and its health benefits
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 05/07/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: Where do we stand on coffee these days? It seems like there's always a new study that says either coffee is healthy or that it's bad for you. I've even read that coffee helps your brain stay sharp. I love my daily morning cup and hope that the most recent news about coffee is good.
From creepy crawlies to healthy food
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/02/2022
» You should not expect a typical chef's table experience at Inno.Ento.Food. The chef's table project was developed two years ago by Exofood Thailand in collaboration with FabCafe Bangkok and Thapakorn "Chef Pong" Shinawasi so diners could enjoy a four-course tasting meal that features creative, ingenious and nutritional dishes made from insects.
A natural remedy against Covid-19?
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/01/2022
» Short of breath at night, Ekkaluk Thongchan decided to ignore his doctor's instructions and rummage through his bag for herbal pills believed to treat fever and respiratory symptoms. Made of kot chula lumpa (sweet wormwood) and boraphet (heart-leaved moonseed), the temple-grown remedy gave him a new lease of life.
Study links e-cigarette use to erectile dysfunction
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, 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.