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WORLD AIDS VACCINE DAY Spread the word

18/05/2012 : Can you differentiate World AIDS Day from World AIDS Vaccine Day? Confusing no?
INTHEMIRROR How's your hair?

17/05/2012 : Everyone loses hair. It happens while you're brushing through it, while you're washing your hair or while you're blow drying it and it's completely normal. That's just hair going through its cycles, and there will be new ones to replace it. But when the bathroom drain begin to clog, your brush gets filled with hair strands or just using your fingertips to comb your hair can result in hair loss, it may begin to get stressful. That's when you begin to wonder "Is this normal or should I be worried?"

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HEALTH
B600m for HPV vaccine is too much, claim critics
17/05/2012 : The Public Health Ministry's plan to seek cabinet approval for a 600 million baht budget for human papilloma virus vaccination to help prevent cervical cancer for all Prathom 6 (Grade 6) girls has come under fire.
HOSPITALITY
Centel posts record results
16/05/2012 : Central Plaza Hotel Plc (Centel) reported record-high revenue of 3 billion baht in the first quarter, up by 24% year-on-year, thanks to the fast-recovering economy, the company said yesterday.
Discussing dental health
15/05/2012 : The Department of Health is holding an annual meeting with the objective to encourage community leaders, the elderly, concerned staff and the public to take part in a project to raise awareness regarding the importance of good oral health among the elderly.
MUMMYSAYS
Nursery necessary?
15/05/2012 : Ever since I got pregnant, many friends have warned me that I had to start thinking about my baby's future school as soon as he's born. They also filled me in with their personal anecdotes on school hunting and the ridiculous amount of "tea money" required by certain popular schools, or even kindergarten schools.
WELLNESS
Bringing balance to your exercise routine
15/05/2012 : From good nutrition habits to optimal exercise regimens, the concept of balance figures prominently in important health matters. While many people struggle to stick to a regular exercise routine, some people take things too far the other way by exercising too much _ a decision that carries its own set of health dangers, including more frequent injuries and added stress.
INTOUCH
Mouth washes and when they're needed
15/05/2012 : Mouthwashes or mouth rinses have been around for ages and are commonly used as an adjunct to an oral-hygiene routine which includes brushing and flossing. Mouthwashes usually contain flavouring agents, astringents, ethyl alcohol and water. Traditionally, mouthwashes have been used to keep bad breath at bay, but there are also therapeutic mouth rinses available that help reduce the amount of bacteria in the mouth.
INTHEMIRROR
Heal from within
10/05/2012 : American actress Lindsay Wagner once said, "A lot of people say they want to get out of pain, and I'm sure that's true, but they aren't willing to make healing a high priority. They aren't willing to look inside to see the source of their pain in order to deal with it."
HEALTH
Researchers find clues to a universal flu vaccine
10/05/2012 : MONTREALCanadian researchers have found more clues that may help lead to the creation of a universal vaccine against the seasonal flu, according to a study published on Tuesday.
HEALTHFOR ALL
Down memory lane
08/05/2012 : Ageing is a natural process, but most of us are so afraid of getting old because we know that we will grow weaker and more forgetful. In fact, one of the indicators that says you are getting old is the fact that you do things more slowly and you forget things. What's that person's name? Where did I put my wallet? Where's my car key? Where's my phone?
INTOUCH
Social media moves in on mid-life crisis
08/05/2012 : The younger members of society aren't the only ones whose lives have been impacted by the social media. It's also playing a major role in the relationships of middle-aged men and women, especially if you are struggling to get through the so-called "midlife crisis".