Frequent bloating and persistent abdominal discomfort are warning signs of ovarian cancer that many women overlook, thinking symptoms will resolve on their own until the disease has already spread. Dr. Jed Boonywongviroj, Deputy Director of Primary Care at Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, posted on Facebook under the handle "Dr. Jed" to educate the public about ovarian cancer, highlighting that frequent bloating and persistent abdominal pain are ovarian cancer symptoms women commonly miss. Many women experiencing unusual symptoms assume they will pass on their own—attributing mild bloating, abdominal pain, or slight menstrual irregularities to stress, hormones, or fatigue. The alarming aspect of ovarian cancer is that it often shows no clear symptoms in early stages, and the symptoms that do appear resemble ordinary daily complaints, causing many women to delay treatment until the disease has already advanced.

1. Frequent bloating and abdominal distension, even without eating much: This symptom is commonly overlooked because women assume it's just intestinal gas or indigestion. However, if bloating occurs frequently, with easy abdominal distension, abnormal early fullness, and persists for several weeks, this should not be ignored. Masses or abnormalities in the ovaries may begin pressing on or disrupting the abdominal cavity.

2. Mild abdominal or unusual back pain: Many assume this indicates an approaching period or pain from prolonged sitting, but persistent dull pain in the lower abdomen, chronic lower abdominal pain, or unexplained back pain—especially occurring almost daily—warrants medical evaluation. Symptoms may come and go, causing many people to become accustomed to them.

3. Increased urination without increased fluid intake: If a mass or abnormality exists in the pelvic region, it may press on the bladder, causing frequent painful urination, incomplete bladder emptying, or more frequent bathroom visits without a urinary tract infection. Some women may experience increased nighttime urination, which never occurred before.

4. Early satiety and reduced food intake: Some dismiss this as beneficial for weight loss, but if you feel full after eating only a small amount and gradually eat less than usual in an abnormal way, this may signal something in the abdominal cavity is disrupting your digestive system. Combined with bloating, this persistent symptom should not be ignored for months.

5. Irregular menstruation or unusual bleeding: This doesn't mean every ovarian cancer patient experiences bleeding, but if your period becomes irregular, with sporadic bleeding, bleeding after the period ends, or significant changes in your menstrual cycle without prior occurrence, you should get checked. This is especially important for women over 40 or those experiencing noticeably irregular periods.

6. Unexplained weight loss and easy fatigue: Some people lose weight without reducing food intake or exercising, feel easily tired, weak, and lack energy. This signals your body may be experiencing inflammation or some abnormality. Don't dismiss weight loss as simply beneficial; your body may be expending energy abnormally due to hidden disease.

7. Early-stage ovarian cancer is often quieter than expected: This is what's frightening—it doesn't present a palpable mass like some diseases, and early symptoms resemble gastric, intestinal, or common hormonal issues. Many people receive wrong treatment for months or years before proper diagnosis, by which time the cancer has already progressed. This is especially true for those who dismiss minor symptoms as insignificant.

8. High-risk individuals should be especially vigilant: Particularly those with a family history of ovarian cancer, breast cancer, no children, obesity, or advanced age. This doesn't mean you'll definitely develop the disease, but you should be extra cautious, pay closer attention to your body, and not ignore persistent symptoms, including those with relevant risk factors.

As Jupiter moves into its most exalted position, four zodiac signs are set for major life transformations. Cancer, Dragon, Pisces, and Leo natives will experience significant changes—some positive, some requiring caution. Astrologer Khun Kaek Dol Bandal reveals the detailed fortunes for each sign as Jupiter's powerful influence clears away deceit and ushers in genuine prosperity.

Cancer (July 15 – August 16): After 12 years, Cancer stands at its peak with wealth as never before. Jupiter's exalted position will sweep away fake people and false friends from your life, while genuine fortune flows in. Work accelerates, money multiplies, and true prosperity arrives after May 31st.

Dragon (January 15 – February 12): Jupiter directly targets your destiny, awakening dormant abundance. Fake friends and backstabbing colleagues will disappear, replaced by genuine supporters and wealthy partners who bring financial gains without draining your energy. You're set to grab millions without exhausting effort.

Leo (August 17 – September 16): Jupiter helps clear old karmic debts and removes those who blocked your progress. Once negativity is cleansed, financial blessings flow like floodwaters. You'll finally clear your debts and enjoy prosperity in full measure.

Pisces (November 16 – December 15): Jupiter's favorable alignment brings miraculous turning points. Insincere helpers will naturally drift away, while genuine opportunities and large sums of money await approval. Your life becomes surrounded by sincere people and genuine wealth.

Shinnosuke Abe has resigned as manager of the Yomiuri Giants, a prestigious team in Japan's professional baseball league, following his arrest on charges of physically assaulting his 18-year-old daughter at home. The 47-year-old former baseball legend, who played for 19 years and won eight league championships before becoming manager, was arrested at his residence in Shibuya on May 25 and confessed to the allegations. According to Tokyo Metropolitan Police, his daughter sustained no injuries from the incident.

Abe told police that he pushed his 18-year-old daughter down after they quarreled, stating that he was intoxicated at the time. The incident began when Abe told his daughter to be quiet, but she talked back to him, which angered him greatly.

A child consultation hotline received an emergency call after 7 p.m. reporting that the daughter had been assaulted by her father. According to sources, the daughter made the report after consulting ChatGPT, and Tokyo police had no prior reports or inquiries about Abe.

Following his arrest, Abe told police officers that he became angry when his eldest daughter talked back after he told her to be quiet. Police also noted that he showed remorse for his actions.

Tou Kunimmatsu, the team's chairman and CEO, released a statement saying: "We cannot tolerate violence, so we take this matter very seriously. We apologize to all fans and everyone involved in professional baseball."

However, the daughter confirmed in a letter to the media that she had not been punched or kicked and that she has since reconciled with her father. She also stated that she does not want this matter to be made into a big issue.

F1 legend Mika Salo has been found following an attack by a motorcycle-riding assailant who slashed his leg while he was crossing a zebra crossing near a prominent hotel in central Bangkok. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

At 12:20 PM on May 26, 2025, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Siam Bunyasorn ordered Deputy Commissioner Pallab Aem-la to oversee the investigation, working with other senior officers to locate Salo. They found the 59-year-old Finnish former F1 driver staying at a hotel in the Sukhumvit area. During initial questioning, Salo stated he was unaware of what had struck him in the Sukhumvit area. Police subsequently brought him to Lumpini Police Station for further questioning.

The case has attracted significant media coverage from Finnish news outlets such as Ilta-Sanomat and Helsingin Sanomat, which reported the incident occurred while Salo was crossing a zebra crossing near a Bangkok hotel.

Salo described feeling only a "light impact" from the motorcycle passing very close to him and continued walking for a few more steps before a bystander shouted that blood was pouring from his leg. Looking down, he saw his shoe was soaked with blood.

The Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are stepping up enforcement against misleading advertising of edible gold leaf and metallic foil products used to decorate food, bakery items, beverages, and confections sold online. Deputy Prime Minister Supamas Issraphakdi revealed on May 26 that the OCPB Secretary General Ranrong Poonpipat has been tasked with investigating and controlling advertisements using unsubstantiated claims such as "24K edible gold," "consumable," or "food grade" without proper safety certification or documentation from relevant agencies.

According to Supamas, such misleading advertising practices fall directly under OCPB jurisdiction, as they use exaggerated claims and deceive consumers into believing products are safe to consume without supporting evidence. Many listings also lack complete labeling, fail to identify manufacturers or importers clearly, and may pose safety risks to consumers. The OCPB can immediately investigate and take action against such violations.

Supamas stated that the OCPB is coordinating with the FDA under the Ministry of Public Health to assess the safety of materials used in food products, while requesting major online platforms to remove misleading listings from their systems. Platforms have cooperated well with these efforts. She emphasized: "Businesses can sell beauty, but they must not sell deception."

Supamas provided three essential checkpoints for consumers before purchasing edible gold leaf or decorative foil: 1) Verify that labels clearly specify whether the product is for decoration or consumption; 2) Check manufacturer and importer information along with certification documents; 3) Avoid suspiciously cheap products claiming to be pure gold without verification.

Consumers who encounter deceptive or unsafe products can report them to the OCPB hotline 1166, the OCPB Connect mobile application, the website ocpb.go.th, or local consumer protection centers nationwide.

Metta Pracharaksa Hospital Now Offers Prosthetic Eyes Covered by Social Security, Aiming to Restore Confidence to Beneficiaries

On May 26, 2569, Dr. Nathpong Wongwiwat, Director-General of the Medical Department under the Ministry of Public Health, stated that the Medical Department has developed academic expertise and advanced technology for patient care, demonstrating excellence across multiple specialties. The department is committed to advancing tertiary-level specialized medical services to ensure all citizens have equal access to treatment for complex diseases with consistent standards across all regions, thereby improving survival rates and reducing disabilities.

Among the Medical Department's diverse technologies and innovations, personalized prosthetic eyes have been developed over many years. The Prosthetic Eye Center at Metta Pracharaksa Hospital (Wat Rai Khing) provides customized prosthetic eyes to patients who have lost vision or eyes.

Dr. Kittiwat Manojanchan, Director of Metta Pracharaksa Hospital (Wat Rai Khing), announced that the Social Security Office has now opened access for Social Security beneficiaries to use their benefits for personalized prosthetic eyes. Although the procedure is relatively expensive, the Social Security Office will cover medical service fees based on individual patient needs, with the following cost breakdown:

- Personalized prosthetic eye: 5,000 baht per eye - Clear prosthetic eye for expanding the eye socket: 1,500 baht each - Eye assessment and prosthetic eye fitting: 500 baht - Eye printing: 500 baht - Service fee for fitting day: 600 baht

Benefit usage follows the conditions set by each patient's Social Security Office.

"To achieve good quality of life and equal integration into society with others, caring for patients' mental health is as important as treating physical illness. This helps patients return to normal life in society and restore their confidence to live fully again. Previously, prosthetic eye services could only be claimed under civil servant benefits. The universal health insurance scheme has submitted a proposal for consideration, and currently, Social Security beneficiaries can now use their benefits for personalized prosthetic eyes.

Interested beneficiaries can contact the Prosthetic Eye Center at Metta Pracharaksa Hospital (Wat Rai Khing) at 034-318-202 during office hours for inquiries and services," Dr. Kittiwat stated.