Thailand Medical News

Prolonged Sitting Linked to Faster Aging and Health Risks in Young Adults

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 5 months ago

Health News: Sedentary Lifestyles Could Be Harming Young Adults More Than They Realize In today’s world, where we spend hours sitting in front of computers, streaming videos, or scrolling on smartphones, our daily routines are often far more sedentary than ever before. According to a recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of California Riverside, this extend...

Understanding Painful Legs and Moving Toes Syndrome

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: What is Painful Legs and Moving Toes Syndrome? Painful Legs and Moving Toes (PLMT) syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that causes chronic pain and involuntary toe movements. Described as an uncommon movement disorder, PLMT combines two troubling symptoms - persistent leg pain and involuntary toe movements. The pain typically feels deep within the legs and is often accompanied ...

Breast Cancer Rates Rising Among Younger Women

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: A New Wave in Breast Cancer Risk: Younger Women Are Now Vulnerable In a troubling development, breast cancer cases among younger women have surged across the globe, highlighting a shift in the age profile of those affected by this serious disease. Traditionally, breast cancer was predominantly associated with older women, particularly those past menopause. However, recent data revea...

Fake Drugs from Illicit Online Pharmacies Found to Contain Deadly Opioids and Are Causing Many Deaths in the United Kingdom

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 5 months ago

UK Medical News: A Growing Crisis: Deadly Drugs Disguised as Prescription Medicine A wave of counterfeit prescription drugs laced with deadly synthetic opioids is infiltrating the United Kingdom, leading to an alarming rise in drug-related fatalities. New reports have highlighted that these fake medicines, often bought from online sources and dark web pharmacies, contain potent synthetic opioids l...

New Clues to Cancer Growth, SAR1A's Role in Head and Neck Tumors

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: Researchers from Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University uncover a key protein influencing the spread of a dangerous cancer type. New Clues to Cancer Growth, SAR1A's Role in Head and Neck Tumors Understanding Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) ranks among the most common cancers globally, posing significant challenges to patie...

West African Plant Secamone afzelii Emerges as a Promising Natural Solution for Obesity

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 5 months ago

Weight Loss News: Obesity, affecting millions worldwide, has led researchers on a quest for safer, effective solutions to manage weight. In an exciting breakthrough, researchers from Covenant University in Nigeria and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have studied the traditional African plant Secamone afzelii and its potential as a natural weight management aid. This Weight Loss ...

Swiss Scientists Explore Methylene Blue as a Potential Treatment for COVID-19

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 5 months ago

Medical-News: The relentless global pandemic has pushed scientists and researchers to explore both new and existing drugs to treat COVID-19. One such drug is Methylene Blue (MB), historically used in various medical treatments, including malaria and blood sterilization. In a recent clinical trial, researchers from the Fondazione Epatocentro Ticino, Switzerland, and the University of Applied Scienc...

Newly Identified Rotavirus Genotype in Mexico Raises Zoonotic Concerns

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: Rotavirus is a leading cause of severe diarrhea among young animals and humans alike. Known as rotavirus species A (RVA), this virus primarily affects gastrointestinal health, causing notable economic losses in farming due to disease and death among animals. While rotavirus has been widely studied in livestock and humans, it remains understudied in rabbits, despite rabbits being know...

Curcumin Shows Promise in Treating Shingles and Neurological Disorders

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 5 months ago

Herbs And Phytochemicals: Researchers from several respected institutions, including the Pharmacy Department at The People’s Hospital of Zhongjiang in China and the West China School of Medicine at Sichuan University, are shedding light on new therapeutic options for treating herpes zoster (shingles) and related neurological disorders. Curcumin Shows Promise in Treating Shingles and Neu...

Danish Study Finds That Herpes Zoster Risks Linked to Usage of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Dermatology Patients

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 5 months ago

Med News: Researchers from the Department of Dermatology and Allergy at Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark have unveiled insights about the infection risks associated with Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors, particularly for dermatology patients. Their findings, published in a recent study, underscore a heightened risk of herpes zoster (also known as shingles) and other infections in patients un...

New Advances in Hyperkalemia Treatment Offer Hope for Heart Patients

Nikhil Prasad Nov 04, 2024 5 months ago

Medical News: Understanding Hyperkalemia and Why It Matters Hyperkalemia, an excess of potassium in the blood, can be a dangerous complication for people with heart conditions, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. Potassium, a key mineral, helps regulate muscle and nerve function. However, when potassium levels rise too high, it can cause serious heart problems, including arrhythmias and even sud...