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Test Kit for THC amount in cannabis products

July 25, 2024

Researchers at Chulalongkorn University have developed a sensitive electrochemical strip test for THC, the psychoactive agent in cannabis. This non-laboratory test kit provides fast and accurate results, ensuring consumer safety and reducing the risk of ingesting harmful substances.

Study: Yoga significantly improves health of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients

July 22, 2024

RA is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints. It causes joint damage and pain and can affect other organ systems as well like the lungs, heart and brain. Traditionally, yoga has been known for its physical and mental well-being benefits.

Key goals, operations for Thais’ mental well-being revealed

SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024

Department of Mental Health outlines guidelines to protect, enhance Thais’ mental and emotional health

AI can improve children’s health care

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024

AWS is providing $10 million to accelerate research for pediatric health care and to better understand rare diseases.

FDA: Red yeast rice pills linked to kidney deaths not in Thailand

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024

Red yeast rice supplements that have triggered safety fears in Japan have not been imported to Thailand, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday.

Egg-White Rice: A nutrient-rich, Innovative choice for the health conscious

FRIDAY, JULY 05, 2024

Chula Faculty of Allied Health Sciences has launched a ready-to-eat flourless rice innovation made from egg whites, branded “eggyday”.

Thailand opens Happy Workplace Centres to combat resignation crisis

THURSDAY, JULY 04, 2024

Thailand has launched Happy Workplace Centres across the country in response to an epidemic of workplace resignations threatening economic recovery.

Mental health cited as an increasing problem among Thais

WEDNESDAY, JULY 03, 2024

Department of Mental Health working to increase dismally low number of psychiatrists to counter rising depression and suicides

Treating hepatitis constrained by lack of awareness of those infected

SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024

Although progress has been made in early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hepatitis B and C, too many are still dying from this viral disease

Thai private hospitals seek to capitalise on medical tourism

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024

Private hospitals in Thailand have expanded their services, such as opening new medical centres and adopting new technology, in a bid to penetrate the global medical-tourism market.

Transforming healthcare: Raising awareness of diabetes globally with Holistic solutions

FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024

The global healthcare sector is under significant pressure as it confronts the mounting crisis of rising diabetes and obesity rates, further complicated by an ageing population.

Air pollution caused 8.1M deaths in 2021; children under 5 are vulnerable

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024

A comprehensive new report details the health impacts of air pollution, which has moved ahead of tobacco and poor diet as a risk factor for death.

Exploring new levels of ASEAN pharma industry

MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024

CPHI South East Asia 2024 will be held from July 10-12 at Hall 1-3, Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre

Dept. of Disease Control urges Thais to join campaign against dengue

SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024

Ministry of Public Health, and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), in collaboration with Kao Industrial, Takeda, the Japanese Embassy and NECTEC, celebrated ASEAN Dengue Day 2024 with the theme “Dengue Heroes towards Zero Death.”

AstraZeneca commits to collaborating with Thai government on tackling NCDs

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024

AstraZeneca has announced a three-year investment and partnership plan after meeting with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on June 12, 2024, in Bangkok. The plan aligns with the government's vision to make Thailand a wellness and medical hub.