Check for symptoms of depression. If someone is found with thoughts of wanting to die or symptoms of depression that affect daily life, such as work or study, it is recommended to seek examination and assistance promptly.
Excessive cholesterol can develop fatty deposits in blood vessels, leading to serious health problems such as cardiovascular disease. A healthy diet and lifestyle changes are the best weapons to fight against cardiovascular disease. Making the simple steps for long-term benefits to the heart is highly recommended.
Implantable Collamer Lens or ICL is a new intraocular lens that can be implanted into the eye without removing the natural lens. This lens is an excellent choice for patients with short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism.
A pneumothorax (collapsed lung) occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall. This air pushes on the outside of the lung and makes the lung collapse.
Implantable Collamer Lens or ICL is an effective and safe option to treat wide range of eyesight conditions including short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism.
Common eye problems usually include short-sightedness and astigmatism. Short-sightedness (also known as myopia) is a very common eye condition that causes distant objects to appear blurred while close objects can be seen clearly.
Older people are more vulnerable and likely to fall easier than other age groups. Therefore, prevention is something that should not be ignored.
Diarrheal infections, which are widespread among children throughout the year, especially during the winter season causing many parents to worry, may not be caused by bacterial infections but are due to a virus called Norovirus. This results in severe symptoms in young children, including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Especially if their immune system is weak, the condition can become severe and potentially life-threatening. Therefore, being aware of this virus can help in promptly taking care of the affected children and treating them in a timely manner.
When the Chinese New Year festival comes around, it goes without saying that Thai people of Chinese descent do not miss the opportunity to prepare lavish offerings for the worship of the sacred and their ancestors. What is special is that each type of offering symbolizes good fortune in various aspects, bringing smiles and happiness to those who partake.
Thailand is one of the hottest countries in the world and welcomes its New Year and summer with the Songkran Water Festival. This jovial event turns entire cities into hustle and bustle centers which consist of three days of fun-filled water-revelries. Despite the festivities, this festival poses several health hazards such as fainting, syncope, and heatstroke from the high temperatures. There is also an increased risk of fractures and head injuries from slipping, falling, and other accidents. During this period of increased risk, access to timely and effective emergency medical care is pivotal.
Women with advanced age usually face some gynecologic-related conditions strongly linked to hormonal changes e.g. vagina turning dark, loose or dry vagina causing pain during sexual intercourse and urinary incontinence, especially while coughing or sneezing.