Category: Illnesses

Oct 17
Breast Cancer: Risk Awareness & Early Detection

With 2 million cases diagnosed worldwide in 2018, breast cancer accounts for over 10% of all cancers and some 23% of all cancers in women. With the potential to be […]

May 02
Avoiding a High-Risk Pregnancy

A child is the greatest gift for parents. However, nothing is ever certain. Parents-to-be should always take extra care throughout the entire nine months of a pregnancy because it is […]

  • Babies
Mar 24
Managing Medications for Children with Asthma

Treating a child’s asthma often requires that they take two types of medication — a quick-relief medication and a maintenance medication, sometimes called controller or long-term control medicine. Read More

Sep 21
An Ounce of Prevention, a Pound of Cure: Vaccinations Save Lives

From newborns to the elderly, everyone should stay up-to-date on their vaccinations. Early on, babies should maintain a rigorous vaccination schedule to ensure the greatest level of protection possible. Preventable […]

Jun 11
The Growing Measles Problem in Thailand

Measles is highly contagious yet relatively easily avoidable. We have a safe, effective, inexpensive vaccine against this highly contagious disease. Despite this, many are still hesitant to vaccinate their children […]

Jun 30
5 Ways to Stay Healthy on Holiday!

The summer holidays have finally arrived – many people are now getting ready to enjoy a holiday either in Thailand or further afield. With a bit of forward planning, many […]

Apr 09
Rotavirus: What’s the Best Course of Action?

Q: What is the best course of action for Rotavirus? Stay home to see how you get on, or go straight to the hospital? A: Rotavirus is a viral infection […]

Apr 04
What to Know About Rabies in Thailand

Recently, there has been a surge in reported rabies cases in Thailand, with nearly 500 rabies cases reported in 2018, a significant increase over the 160 reported last year for […]

Feb 02
Risks of Lyme and Other Tick Borne Diseases in Thailand

Q: What are the risks of Lyme and other tick borne diseases in Thailand? A: Although Lyme disease is more commonly found in certain parts of North and Eastern Asia, it’s […]

Jan 28
5 Things to Know about Food Safety and Poisoning in Bangkok

Bangkok’s sheer variety of places, prices and types of cuisine can be mind-boggling. It’s normal to have concerns about food safety and the risk of food poisoning. Here are five things […]