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Matthew Perry speaks onstage at an event in Pasadena, California, in January 2017. Photo: TNS
Fame and celebrity

Assistant who gave Matthew Perry fatal ketamine dose gets 41 months in prison

After injecting the drug, Kenneth Iwamasa left to run errands and then returned to find the Friends star dead in the hot tub.

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Hong Kong science and tech

3 scientists win Hong Kong’s Shaw Prize for developing therapy for rare leukaemia

Africa

Uganda closes border with DR Congo as Ebola cases surge

Chinese team uses supercomputer to cut drug screening time from years to seconds

AI platform that can screen vast library of chemical compounds opens up new frontiers in fight against cancer and infectious diseases.

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Innovative drug research and development typically takes more than 10 years to yield results. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s biotech boom drives surge in home-grown innovative drug approvals

Domestic firms dominate China’s drug approvals amid jump in spending and out-licensing deals as regulator speeds path to market.

Philippine ex-president Duterte’s ICC trial to start on November 30

He faces three counts of crimes against humanity, and will be the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC.

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Can AI help Hongkongers quit smoking? Health authorities are giving it a go

Office unveils its ‘Chat to Quit’ chatbot pilot initiative as part of annual campaign in June.

The Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office has said the city’s smoking rate has dropped to 8.5 per cent as of last year. Photo: Jelly Tse

How do therapists protect their own mental health? 3 experts share tips

Hong Kong therapists share how planning things that ‘spark joy’, physical exercise and undergoing their own therapy helps them do their jobs.

South Korea’s lonely, stressed Gen Z find escapism in apps that do nothing

Fake delivery and smoke-break sites offer stress relief to South Korean youth, simulating orders without cost and easing cravings.

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Chinese man who suffered urination pain for 3 years finds 1.3kg stone in bladder

56-year-old farmer tries unsuccessfully to self-medicate, stops travelling for fear of consequences, cannot sleep.

A Chinese man suffering from frequent pain during urination for three years finally discovered a massive 1.3kg bladder stone, shown above alongside a reference X-ray illustrating the condition. Photo: Handout/Shutterstock

Insilico, US partner to build AI models predicting disease decades ahead

Tie-up combines Hong Kong-listed Insilico Medicine’s algorithms with Human Longevity’s genomic data to advance personalised health research.

The global longevity market, fuelled by an ageing population and rising consumption demand, is currently valued at US$5.3 trillion, according to a UBS report. Photo: Shutterstock

Malaysia police’s ‘gay party’ label sparks debate after hotel drug raid

LGBTQ activists were critical of police using terms such as ‘immoral activities’ when describing the raid.

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Great holiday escapes to help you unwind and reset your nervous system

These seven destinations will help you calm your mind and body through nature, science, scenery and a slower pace of life.

China expands migrant workers’ access to public services

SCMP Plus annotates the State Council’s 13-point guidelines for easing restrictions under the nation’s hukou household registration system.

China expands migrant workers’ access to public services

A new battlefront for KFC and its Chinese rivals: the lighter meal

Big-name fast-food chains are seeking to capitalise on a surge in demand in China for lighter meals.

A drink and several meals from KPRO’s menu. Photo: Handout

African Development Bank meets as shrinking aid, Ebola cast long shadows

The bank is pushing to tap Africa’s own financial resources to plug what it estimates is a US$400 billion annual development financing gap.

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Hong Kong’s Jardine Matheson buys Australian diagnostic group I-MED for US$2.4b

The acquisition is one of the investment company’s largest in recent years and follows its Mandarin Oriental buyout in January.

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Enhanced Games: Gkolomeev ‘beats’ 50m freestyle world record at drug-fuelled contest

All other competitors fall short at event with performance-enhancing substances backed by billionaire Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jnr.

Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to beat a world record at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. Photo: AFP

‘Using good as bait’: blind China girl held after fake crash clip gets 100 million views

Staged electric bike accident on pavement for the blind leaves visually impaired community fearing an erosion of public trust.

Chinese scientists develop handheld cancer detection device

The new system is about 10,000 times more sensitive than traditional methods at detecting early-stage lung cancer.

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Beauty sleep? The skincare products migrating from bathroom to bedroom

K-beauty did it a long time ago, but now bedside beauty is rising alongside ‘sleepmaxxing’, from Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask to silk and self-heating eye masks.

Bedside tables are getting crowded as more beauty products move out of the bathroom to be within easy reach before sleep. Photo: Trunk Archive

‘Everyone’s problem’: Ebola death toll rises, many African nations at risk

‘High mobility and insecurity’ in the region are helping to spread the highly contagious virus, amid decades of conflict by armed groups.

Congolese health workers receive a patient at a hospital on Thursday as authorities try to contain an Ebola outbreak in Rwampara, outside Bunia. Photo: Reuters

Are mould and toxins in your home making you ill? How to reduce health risks

Mould thrives in humid climates, and certain furniture can introduce particles that can cause coughs and even cancer. Here’s how to stay safe.

Video | How a rural French town became the cradle of Chinese communism

Late paramount leader Deng Xiaoping was among the many Chinese students who studied in Montargis in the early 20th century.

Editorial | Law on advance medical directives will help ensure dignity at end of life

Efforts must be made to promote awareness of the new law and its implementation should be carefully monitored.

The law, which allows terminally ill patients to refuse life-sustaining treatment, will be implemented from July 31. Photo: Shutterstock

My Take | Chinese orchids bring a message of hope to Chelsea Flower Show

Exhibits carried a deeper meaning about conservation and the ability to bring people from around the world together.

The gold-medal winning display “The Orchids of China – Beauty and Conservation” at the Chelsea Flower Show in the UK. Photo: KFBG

Ebola spreads in eastern Congo as contact tracing falters

Health workers have only been able to follow up with a fraction of contacts, and some thought to be infected have fled treatment centres.

How can Hong Kong help mothers of infants reverse falling breastfeeding rate?

Doctors and advocates say city needs to address sparse facilities, misinformation, and lack of statutory and employer support.

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Health & Pharmaceuticals
The latest news on health and wellness, including healthcare, health insurance and hospitals. Also covers topics around the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, cancer, dementia, disability, obesity, mental health and well-being, plus diet and fitness.