Dr Donna Robinson

STDs can affect people from all ethnicities, races and ages, but adolescents and young people are the most impacted. Estimates suggest that even though youth make up only 25t% of the sexually active population, nearly half of all STD cases occur in people aged 15 to 24. It is important that people in this age […]

The medical care provided in Thailand has always been of exceptional quality. Thailand has high quality hospitals in every single province, public and private, especially in Bangkok. All of these hospitals and other medical clinics are easily accessible; most of them have 24 hour services, or are open for up to 10 or 12 hours […]

Welcome back to Bangkok and welcome to Thailand to new families and individuals! It’s an exciting time of year. Everyone is getting ready to return to school, to begin university, to get back into their normal work routine. It is an incredible time to meet new people and to reconnect with friends who may have […]

Depression is often diagnosed as a prolonged episode of severe sadness often accompanied by disinterest and disengagement in activities which once provided enjoyment. Sadness itself is a common and healthy human emotion, most often experienced after disappointment, loss or personal stress. Negative emotions may return in bouts, but in most cases they diffuse overtime. Sometimes however, […]

How many times have you eaten something and thought ‘could I be allergic to that?’ It’s not surprising that this is a common worry of ours as allergies are indeed really quite common and considered to be on the rise. It’s not exactly known what might be causing the rise in allergies around the world […]

Menopause”. A bittersweet word that symbolises the ending of an era. The monthly menstrual cycles that have caused our emotions to fluctuate, are finally coming to a slow and steady halt. For some women, menopause occurs naturally between the ages of 45-55, with changes in menstrual cycles and/or mood being noticed years before having the […]

Type 2 diabetes is growing to become a common disease amongst people who struggle to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. It is a disease that causes your blood glucose (sugar) levels to be higher than normal, meaning your body is not using insulin properly. Insulin works to keep your blood glucose level normal and healthy, if it fails […]

As the new year rolls around, the idea of a “new year’s resolution” becomes more realistic than ever. Local gyms start to become more appealing and a green smoothie a day seems to sound better than a morning cup of caffeine. Old habits of eating takeout and watching TV until midnight with a beer handy start […]