Health Tips: According to a new study from researchers at the University of California-Davis, raw or unpasteurized cows' milk from U.S. retail stores can hold a huge amount of antimicrobial-resistant genes if left at room temperature, The research also found bacteria that harbored antimicrobial-resistant genes can transfer them to other bacteria, potentially spreading resistance if consumed.
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Fats: Unknown to many, there are three distinct types of fat cells in the human body and understanding what they are and their properties could help us manage our weights and also our health. We all know that carrying excess fat is bad as it can lead to a number of chronic disease including diabetes, cardiovascular problems and also kidney disease. It is important to understand that not all fat ce...
Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 24, 2019 3 years ago
Literally, 70 percent of the white collar workforce In Thailand complain of being fatigue. Many reasons could be attributed to this ie the air pollution, the hot and humid weather, the cold office and mall environments, economic stress, traffic jams, dietary habits, drinking, or even underlying diseases.
Typically, fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy that ...
Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 18, 2019 3 years ago
The lemon water hype started about 4 years ago in the US and spread globally and started to rise increasingly in 2017 to the point that celebrities were swearing by it, commercial bottled versions started to appear in supermarkets, organic stores and wellness centres and even so called prominent medical news sites were disseminating fake news about its merits. (google search lemon water and you ca...
Source: Thailand Medical News Nov 17, 2019 3 years ago
The human liver is the largest organ inside the body, and it plays a vital role. In fact, its function is so important that without it, the body would die within less than 24 hours. The liver serves as a processing plant for the nutrients obtained from food and a detoxification center for various chemicals and compounds produced in the body as a result of various cellular and internal processes an...
Source: Thailand Medical News Oct 27, 2019 3 years ago
Unknown to many, Dementia is not a sentence that is handed down to the elderly and old, there are many things that one can do to prevent dementia as you age and most of that has to start when you are still in the early ages of between 30 to 40.
A Lancet Commissions report from 24 leading dementia researchers says that between 35 to 55 percent of dementia comes from preventable causes...
Source: Thailand Medical News Oct 21, 2019 3 years ago
Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism , all these conditions seem at first glance to be unrelated. They affect entirely different parts of the body. But they all have something in common in that they are all autoimmune diseases.
When an individual has anautoimmune diseases, their immune system has begun to attack parts o...
Source: Thailand Medical News Sep 29, 2019 3 years ago
Thailand Health Tips
New sleep research suggests sleeping in on weekends might be a good idea after all, but medical researchers still insists that a consistent sleep schedule is still best healthiest option.
In the current day and age, many of us are not sleeping as much as we should: We stay up late, working late or studying (or streaming the midnight Netflix or the must have networking...
Source: Thailand Medical News Sep 20, 2019 3 years ago
The hair on one head goes through a life cycle that involves growth, resting, and shedding. It’s common for people to lose around 100 hairs a day. If you experience more sudden loss, loss in patches, or overall thinning, you may want to see your doctor. Some conditions like telogen effluvium or hair loss after pregnancy, may resolve on their own. Your healthcare provider may be ab...
Source: Thailand Medical News Jul 06, 2019 3 years ago
Acid reflux (or acid regurgitation ) is a common condition affecting million worldwide and is most often related to diet in which stomach acid flows backward up the esophagus, causing acid reflux symptoms such as a burning feeling in the chest (heartburn) and a bitter or sour taste in the mouth. These acid reflux symptoms last a few hours after a meal and then go away. Most people experience acid ...
Source: Medical University of South Carolina May 01, 2019 4 years ago
Peppermint can help with the difficulty swallowing and non-cardiac chest pain experienced by some patients with disorders of the esophagus, report investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina. Of the 38 patients enrolled in the MUSC pilot study, 63 percent overall reported improvement of symptoms. Patients were recruited from the Esophageal Disorders Clinic at the MUSC Health Digestiv...
Source: Thailand Medical News Apr 18, 2019 4 years ago
What can you do to prevent stroke? Age makes us more susceptible to having a stroke, as does having a parent or other close relative who has had a stroke.
You can't reverse the years or change your family history, but there are many other stroke risk factors that you can control—provided that you're aware of them. If you know that a particular risk factor is sabotaging your health...
Osteoarthritis is the most common of the more than 200 forms of arthritis, affecting over 20 per cent of the population. Unfortunately, there are currently no effective treatments or approved drugs for this disabling condition, which causes the joints to become painful and stiff. Some new drugs are in the pipeline, but it will be years before they are tested in clinical trials and ...
Source: Thailand Medical News Feb 03, 2019 4 years ago
Kanika's blood pressure was "through the roof." She had gained a lot weight. A history of heart disease ran deep in her immediate family.
When she looks back at herself in 2016, the year she suffered a stroke, she sees a "stubborn old buffalo" in denial about her health.
"I had let my blood pressure go uncontrolled and I remained overweight for so long," sa...
Source: American Heart Association Jan 19, 2019 4 years ago
Flu has so far infected more than 32 million Asians this season, and seasonal fluctuations are making their rounds. If you've been hit by either, you may be thinking about heading to your local pharmacy to relieve your aches, pains and congestion.
But before you do, you need to consider how some over-the-counter cold medicines may impact your heart.
"People with uncontrolled high ...
Source: American Academy of Neurology Nov 24, 2018 4 years ago
Eating leafy greens, dark orange and red vegetables and berry fruits, and drinking orange juice may be associated with a lower risk of memory loss over time in men, according to a study published in the November 21, 2018, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
"One of the most important factors in this study is that we were able to researc...
Drinking a cup of tea or eating a handful of berries a day may help protect against heart disease, a new study suggests.
The research, presented here Nov. 10 at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions annual meeting, found that daily consumption of small amounts of flavonoids- compounds found in berries, tea, chocolate, wine and many other fruits and plants &...
Source: University of Eastern Finland Nov 03, 2018 4 years ago
Scientists have discovered new compounds that may explain whole grain health benefits, reports a new study led by the University of Eastern Finland. A high intake of whole grains increased the levels of betaine compounds in the body which, in turn, was associated with improved glucose metabolism, among other things. The findings shed new light on the cell level effects of a whole grain-rich diet, ...
Source: British Medical Journal Nov 02, 2018 4 years ago
A predominantly plant-based or vegan diet may be best for keeping type 2 diabetes in check, not least because of its potential impact on mood, suggests a systematic review of the available evidence, published in the journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.
This diet is associated with improved psychological wellbeing, a reduction in some of the known risk factors for typ...
Source: McMaster University Nov 01, 2018 4 years ago
While exercise buffs have long used protein supplements to gain muscle, new research from McMaster University suggests one protein source in particular, whey protein, is most effective for seniors struggling to rebuild muscle lost from inactivity associated with illness or long hospital stays.
The study, published online in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, compared the impa...
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