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Choosing the right air purifier for Thailand’s rising air pollution
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/02/2026
» As Thailand continues to battle worsening PM2.5 pollution and persistent urban smog, air purifiers have quickly shifted from optional home appliances to essential health safeguards, especially for expatriates adjusting to the country’s environmental conditions. Understanding how these machines improve indoor air quality can make a substantial difference to daily comfort and long-term well-being.
Setting the record straight
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/12/2025
» Last month, a teaser interview about cow's milk on the Woody Avenger talk show, founded by host Woody Milintachinda, became a controversy because influencer guests raised many questions about the quality of cow milk produced in Thailand.
The art of rebirth
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/09/2025
» When Thirasak Tanapatanakul was worldwide co-chairman and chief creative officer at an advertising agency, his creativity led the agency to win many prestigious international awards including the Cannes Lions, D&AD Pencils and Clio Awards.
Vegan diet causes increased intestinal gas
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 12/08/2025
» Dear Doctors: I am a vegan, and after a meal, I have uncomfortable and smelly intestinal gas. It has only ever eased when I took an antibiotic and after colonoscopy prep. I assume that's because these killed my gut bacteria. Is there a fast way to reset the gut? Is this problem a health risk?
Dentists know you hate flossing. Try this instead.
The New York TImes, Published on 10/08/2025
» Lancette VanGuilder is the president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, and she does not floss.
It's crucial to use sterilised water in nasal irrigation
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 22/07/2025
» Dear Doctors: Whenever you talk about neti pots, you include a warning about always using distilled water. It seemed to me like an overreaction, but now there's news that someone died from not doing that. Why would that be, when drinking water is treated and goes through testing?
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?
A sticky solution
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/06/2025
» Having worked as an art conservator for 30 years, Kwanjit Lertsiri knows that chemicals used in the industry since the 1950s are harmful and can damage murals.
Skin microbiome disrupted with too-frequent bathing
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 25/02/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I saw where a doctor wrote a book about what happened to his skin when he stopped bathing for a few years. He said our skin has a microbiome, and he wanted to learn more about it. Is that the same thing as the gut microbiome? What does taking a bath have to do with it?
Helpful lifestyle changes for the gut microbiome
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 28/01/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I just moved to a new city for a job. It has been overwhelming, and my diet and workouts went off the rails. Then I got sick and had to take antibiotics. I can tell that my gut microbiome is messed up. What's the best way to heal it? I'd rather not take probiotics.