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Cinnamon could be a remedy for migraines, a new study suggests. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

Suffering from a migraine? Cinnamon may provide remedy, study suggests

Researchers in Seoul ease man’s chronic migraines using cinnamon after traditional drugs fail. They say it works by inhibiting inflammation.

Japan

Norovirus cases in Japan hit decade high amid ‘unseasonal’ outbreak

Malaysia

Malaysian minister’s claim of ‘Yolo’ mindset driving HIV cases draws ridicule

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘Gift of life’: Hong Kong breast milk bank collects over 300 litres

More donations needed to reach aim of collecting 1,000 litres annually to help 450 to 600 premature and critically ill newborns.

Hong Kong Breast Milk Bank Director Dr Rosanna Wong has urged more mothers to become donors. Photo: ISD
Japan

Japanese stem cell research helps treat spinal injuries

Paralysis caused by serious spinal cord injuries affects more than 150,000 patients in Japan alone, with 5,000 new cases each year.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong chronic disease subsidy scheme to cover tests to detect high cholesterol

Starting March 28, participants under the scheme can undergo blood lipid testing at a subsidised cost of HK$120.

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Hong Kong youth

Editorial | Hong Kong school trips should be easier on the stomach

Action needed to improve safety of meals after Hong Kong students and teachers on mainland China study tours come down with food poisoning.

S.K.H. St Michael’s Primary School in Fortress Hill. Photo: Handout
Wellness

Ozempic workouts are the latest exercise craze, but are they anything new?

Workouts at gyms to combat muscle loss caused by GLP-1 drugs are gaining traction, but do they differ from regular strength training?

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United States

US Senate Democrats demand reversal of CDC mass firings

Firings puts lives of Americans and people across the world at risk, senators argue.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Another Hong Kong school trip to mainland hit by gastroenteritis outbreak

Centre for Health Protection says five students from S.K.H. St Michael’s Primary School in Fortress Hill had symptoms.

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S.K.H. St Michael’s Primary School in Fortress Hill had organised a trip to Xian. Photo: Handout
Australia

Hot weather is bad for your heart, Australian study finds

‘When the weather is hot, our hearts must work harder to help us cool down,’ said Professor Peng Bi, one of the study’s authors.

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Researchers say the fundamental link between higher temperatures and increased cardiovascular risk has been documented globally. Photo: Shutterstock
Bird flu viruses

US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017

The virus, which has a high fatality rate in humans, was detected at a Mississippi poultry farm.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

6 more Hong Kong students ill with gastroenteritis on mainland China school trip

Tally rises to over 100 from similar cases in past few weeks, as six students report symptoms while visiting Xiamen on exchange tour.

Wellness

10 things about dementia to ask a doctor to keep your brain healthy

Dementia risk factors range from mental health to diet. Ask your doctor about them to help you slow down or prevent the onset of disease.

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Doctors should be able to answer your questions about dementia. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Sugar highs and waistline woes: in Malaysia, a Ramadan reality check

Sugar-laden delights have become an integral part of many diets in one of Asia’s most obese nations, despite the growing health risks.

Sugary drinks sold at Putrajaya Ramadan bazaar in Malaysia. One in five Malaysians suffers from diabetes, according to health ministry statistics. Photo: Hadi Azmi
Ageing society

Letters | As Asia’s grapples with a diabetes crisis, more genetics nurses could help

Readers discuss the role of genetics nurses in the region, and a court case involving a film in Malaysia.

Wellness

This world champion bartender quit alcohol. How does he feel now?

Hongkonger Leo Ko talks about giving up booze three years ago, while a doctor explains the major benefits of reducing or quitting drinking.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | More must be done in Hong Kong’s battle against obesity

Children in Hong Kong are among those falling victim to one of today’s greatest health challenges, which calls for a concerted effort by all.

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Childhood obesity is a rising problem in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

3D bioprinter that makes humanlike tissue should improve drug testing

The coffee-machine-sized printer produces 3D humanlike tissue that should allow for better testing and development of medicines.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong task force to look into gastroenteritis cases on mainland study trips

Education chief Christine Choi urges schools to prioritise pupils’ safety, take preventive measures and stay informed about global epidemiology developments.

Donald Trump

Trump drops vaccine critic Dave Weldon as nominee to head CDC

The surprise move came hours before his confirmation hearing, making Weldon the first Trump pick to be withdrawn from consideration.

Former US congressman David Weldon speaks in The Villages, Florida, in May 2012. Photo: AP
Hong Kong

She tried several careers but found her niche in genetic sequencing

PostMag talks to 5 women innovators at the top of their game and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery – here we meet Angela Wu, a professor at HKUST’s division of life science and department of chemical and biological engineering.

Angela Wu, associate professor at HKUST’s division of life science, and department of chemical and biological engineering. Photo: TMT
Wellness

How self-checks can save you from skin, breast and testicular cancer

If you check your body regularly for changes, you can detect cancer early. Here is how, from spotting moles to feeling for breast lumps.

Royalty

Who are Luxembourg royals Princess Charlotte and Prince Alexandre of Nassau?

Princess Charlotte of Nassau’s year began on a happy note with a new job at Chanel and her wedding to Mansour Shakarchi, but now she’s mourning the death of her ‘valiant’ 22-year-old brother.

Wellness

‘The lower the semen quality, the lower the life expectancy’: study

Men with the highest counts of swimming sperm can expect to live 2 to 3 years longer than those with poor semen quality, research shows.

Men with a higher count of healthy sperm could live an extra two or three years compared o those with lower counts, according to a recent study. Illustration: Shutterstock
United States

Texas doctors fight vitamin A, RFK Jnr over measles treatment

As measles spreads across West Texas, paediatricians are working overtime to contact vaccine-hesitant parents and counter misinformation.

From the ongoing outbreak, Texas has already reported more measles cases in 2025 than in any full year since 1992. Photo: TNS
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers warned of norovirus infection risk when travelling to Japan

Gastroenteritis cases have surged in Japan after infections linked to contaminated food, including strawberry daifuku, authorities say.

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Fame and celebrity

Virus that killed Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, is spread by rodents

The pathogen can cause a severe and sometimes deadly lung infection called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

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