Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where the main nerves in the hand are compressed or pinched within the wrist. This can be caused by structural abnormalities in the hand, improper use of the hand, or underlying medical conditions. Patients experience pain, numbness, and may also have weakness in the hand and fingers. It is a very common condition, affecting people from adolescence to middle age and into the elderly.

News of a new mutated virus spreading in Africa, and now starting to reach Asia and Europe, is making everyone worried about when it might reach Thailand. Even more alarming is the information that experts say the virus can spread more easily in air-conditioned rooms and on buses than previously thought. This means we need to be extra careful and protect ourselves.

As the year draws to a close, PM 2.5 dust returns! And it’s difficult to avoid because this dust comes from agricultural burning, wildfires, and air lacking rain to wash away the pollutants. Exposure to PM 2.5 increases the risk of serious illnesses affecting the lungs, heart, and brain.

Allergy is a group of chronic diseases that are becoming more common worldwide, including in Thailand. Surveys in Thailand show a 3-4 fold increase in incidence over the past 40 years, with one in three Thai children suffering from allergic rhinitis and one in six from allergic dermatitis.

Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when taken in adequate amounts, provide health benefits to the host.