illness
- Thailand News
Support floods in for social activist battling costly illness in Thailand
Residents in Kanchanaburi, West Thailand, have rallied to help aid a social activist suffering from severe illness due to a lack of protein caused by a stomach disease. The activist, Mint, appealed for help as her medical expenses reached 4,000 baht per day. Mint, the owner of the Facebook page “ชื่อ’อ มิ้น’น,” posted a heartfelt plea for donations to cover…
- World News
The man in the iron lung passes away at 78
In a tale of resilience and triumph over adversity, Paul Alexander, widely known as the man in the iron lung breathed his last at the age of 78. His life, encapsulated within the confines of a metal cylinder since his battle with polio in 1952, leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of perseverance and achievement. Contracting polio at the tender age of…
- Health
How telehealth works and transforms lives in the digital age
Big changes are happening in healthcare these days, and you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about seeing a doctor online. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? Well, you’re in the right place if you’re curious! In just a year, a bunch of people used this online doctor thing, sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. It’s…
- Thailand News
Chinese student’s health scare underlines importance of early diagnosis
A 20 year old Chinese student was shocked when she was diagnosed with a critical condition after noticing unusual red spots and bruises on her body. Initially, the Chinese student, from Changsha, China, thought they were mosquito bites or accidental bruises, but when the spots increased, she realised something was amiss with her health. After returning home from a trip…
