Awareness days provide an important and easily accessible way to raise the profile and understanding of a particular topic. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of events which take place at set times throughout the year to raise awareness, with …
According to the World Health Organization, in 2018:
Individual cancers have risk factors associated with them and many cancer types share the same risk factors. For example, if a person smokes they are not only at risk of developing lung cancer but they are also more susceptible to …
Anything that raises the chance of an individual developing a particular illness or disease is called a risk factor. A simple example would be how smoking increases the risk of lung cancer.
Some risk factors can be controlled because they …
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world today, but one that is highly treatable, particularly if diagnosed early.
Certain bodily changes could indicate the presence of breast cancer and it is important to notice …
Cancer is the biggest health challenge that all countries and their healthcare systems face today. In 2018, there were more than 17 million new cases of cancer diagnosed and nearly 10 million deaths worldwide.
The number of new cases …
Cancer diagnosis usually begins with a visit to a local physician for a checkup. The patient may be feeling unwell or perhaps noticed a growth in an area, such as the breast, which they feel should be checked out. Of …
There are many different awareness dates throughout the year and they are designed to significantly help the general public understand more about a particular topic, whether that’s equal rights, health issues or even specific products, such as milk and eggs.…
Written by Sevcan Gast, MD & Tara Conrad. Verita Life Thailand.
Food is one of the most important parts of our everyday lives, culture and community. It brings people together and is used in times of celebration and festivals. …
Written by Dr Abdulla El-Hossami, HEAD OF INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY ASIA PACIFIC Verita Life Thailand.
October, is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an occasion that reminds us of the critical importance of having awareness of this ferocious disease and the undeniable …
Written by Tara Conrad, Nutritionist and Diet Consultant. Verita Life Thailand.
It is not easy navigating the difficult world of women and nutrition. Trying to manoeuvre through the incredible sea of information that is presented to us through media, friends, family …
Written by Thiti Samutharat, MD. Verita Life Thailand.
The immune system plays a pivotal role in the protection of the human body against various kinds of diseases, infection or defective immune system itself. Since defective cells are the body’s very own cells, …
