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Cancer causes one in every eight deaths around the world, the World Health Organisation says. Lifestyle changes can do a lot to prevent the disease. Learn more about cancer, its symptoms, and modern–day approaches to beating it, from experts and survivors.
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9 September, 2024
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Middle East

Wife of Syria’s Assad badly ill, has 50-50 chance of surviving, reports say

Earlier reports – denied by the Kremlin – suggest Asma al-Assad wants to divorce her husband and leave Russia for treatment in London.

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Wellness

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UK’s cancer-hit King Charles hails doctors in Christmas speech

Trending in China

Bald dads don tutus, do funny dances to raise cash for cancer-hit kids

Five youngsters under age of eight only have 20 per cent chance of survival but families are determined to give them a fighting chance.

Five shaven-headed dads in China have donned tutus to perform silly dances to raise cash for their cancer-hit kids. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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How Hong Kong schools go beyond academics to cultivate a charitable spirit

Through partnerships with NGOs, students are being taught the importance of connecting with and giving back to their local communities.

Wellness

Snake gut secrets unlocked by new study may help treat human diseases

Research on how pythons regenerate their guts may open door to treatment for Crohn’s and coeliac diseases, colorectal cancer, even diabetes.

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Trending in China

China cancer mum, using 999 ‘legacy photos’ to inspire others, overcomes disease

After defeating cancer, Wang transforms ‘legacy’ project into “rebirth photo” initiative to encourage other patients.

A Chinese mother, who created “999 legacy photos” during her battle with cancer, has overcome the disease and now inspires many with her story. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Fame and celebrity

Who is Randy Moss’ son Thaddeus, who called out Larry Fitzgerald Sr?

Thaddeus Moss was furious at Larry Fitzgerald Sr after the ex NFL player told the world his father had cancer before he had a chance to announce it himself, and admonished Brett Favre as well.

Wellness

Surge in colon cancer in young people reflects global lifestyle changes

Colon cancer rates are falling among older people, but rising among young people because of sedentary lifestyles and processed-food diets.

Trending in China

‘I want to live’: death of China cancer fighter, 25, saddens mainland social media

Lu expressed that despite the pain, she chose to continue with treatment because she held onto hopes for miracles.

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Lu Wenna, an auxiliary police officer, died on December 6 from a rare cancer after just one year of fulfilling her dream of being a policewoman. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Wellness

Explainer | As TCM is promoted in Hong Kong, a primer on the cultural ‘treasure’

A festival of traditional Chinese medicine and a dedicated hospital are ways TCM is being promoted in the city. Here’s what you need to know.

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Chinese herbal medicine is dispensed at a pharmacy in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Fame and celebrity

Who is Yellowstone actor Cole Hauser’s wife, Cynthia Daniel?

Actors Cynthia Daniel and Cole Hauser have been together for almost 30 years; Cynthia is mum to Ryland, Colt and Steely Rose, and donated her eggs to her twin after she got cancer.

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Wellness

More muscles, bigger brain. How weight training can help the mind as we age

Studies show that retaining muscle mass as you age, especially through resistance training, may help safeguard your cognitive health.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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Readers discuss a vital resource for medical training, Hong Kong’s healthcare priorities and the need for vigilance over property transactions.

Queen Mary Hospital is part of the teaching hospital of the University of Hong Kong medical school. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Wellness

How short bursts of daily activity can lower your risk of heart trouble

Four minutes a day of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (Vilpa) halve the risk of cardiovascular events in middle-aged women.

Even playing outdoors with a child can count as Vilpa and help reduce the risk of a heart attack, a new study suggests. Photo: Shutterstock
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69 and 70, they’re poster boys for cycling’s health benefits

Doctors told Jimmy Poon he was disabled. Then he got on his bike. Patrick Ho is alive today because he began feeling breathless while riding.

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Medicine

Scientists developing rapid, portable test for skin cancers

The three-year study will examine how to create the rapid sensor, which would not need specialist training to use.

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Health & Fitness

China expands health insurance coverage with 91 new drugs, innovative treatments

The health authority shows its support for novel drugs, while driving tough bargains with pharmaceutical firms on prices.

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China has added dozens of new drugs to its medical insurance reimbursement list. Photo: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Who is Full House star Dave Coulier’s wellness advocate wife, Melissa Bring?

Coulier married Bring a decade ago in Montana and his Full House co-star John Stamos calls her a ‘true lifeline’ – so what else do we know about her?

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Chinese singer Zhang Mi battles cancer for third time, faces tongue surgery

Zhang says previous treatments for her cancers, which she successfully overcame, had drained all savings.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Early detection key to Hong Kong’s fight against cancer

The promised development of risk-based screening for prevalent cancers must be pursued. But awareness is vital.

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‘Vicious’ man in China deserts terminal-cancer wife 2 months after nuptials

Wife was forced to borrow money to pay for mounting hospital bills and, tragically, passed away after 200 days in hospital.

A man in China abandoned his newlywed wife after her late-stage cancer diagnosis, cutting off all contact and care. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Trending in China

Man with cancer in China hides wealth, uses US$97,000 in donations to buy flat

Sick university graduate pleads poverty but wealthy family has property portfolio, crowdfunding platform bans him as result.

Biomedicine: Companies

Germany’s BioNTech buys Biotheus in US$800 million push into cancer drugs

BioNTech says deal will support its push into the development of cancer drugs using its proven mRNA technology.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Breast cancer now second most common form of disease in Hong Kong

Lung cancer remained the most prevalent type with 5,707 new cases recorded in 2022 while colorectal cancer was third.

About one in 30 Hong Kong residents is either living with cancer or has survived it in the past 20 years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Trending in China

Profile | Taiwan singer Vivian Hsu inspires many with cancer journey, stays fit, values privacy

As premature baby, she earned nickname “cobra” from neighbours due to her perceived unattractiveness.

Taiwanese singer and actress Vivian Hsu has revealed her recovery from thyroid cancer, aiming to inspire and uplift others facing similar challenges. Photo: SCMP composite/IG@vivianhsu.ironv
King Charles III

UK’s King Charles and Princess Kate attend event as both slowly return to duty

The king, who was also diagnosed with cancer this year, was among the dignitaries laying wreaths in London.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 wellness events in Hong Kong and Macau this weekend, November 8-10

A yoga festival on the beach in Macau, a talk on Ayurveda or a life-saving CPR course – what will you get up to this weekend?

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