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Not getting enough sleep can lead to weight gain and increases in sedentary behaviour and insulin resistance, according to a recent Columbia University study. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

Lose sleep, gain weight: how chronic sleep loss can add 0.5kg every 6 weeks

Shortening adequate sleep by 80 minutes a night saw adults’ weight go up one pound in just six weeks in a recent study.

Wellness

How TCM helped a 71-year-old with Parkinson’s run 100 marathons in 100 days

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Germany

German hospital treats US Ebola patient infected in DR Congo

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong can be the Asia-Pacific’s longevity hub

City has unique conditions to be the premier regional hub for longevity research, clinical trials, regulatory approval and capital scaling.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Wellness

Hong Kong start-ups are closing ‘glaring gap’ in women’s health technology

Meet the Hong Kong innovators who are addressing the needs for women-focused health solutions, from apps to fertility treatment centres.

Africa

Ebola outbreak is ‘fastest growing ever’ as 600 die in DR Congo

The number of cases is doubling every 28 days, health authorities say, warning that the virus is moving faster than the response.

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Taylor Swift

Meet the Paisleys, whose non-profit is backed by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Kimberly Williams-Paisley starred on ABC TV series According to Jim, while Brad Paisley was a successful country music singer in the 2000s … who knew Tay-Tay before she was famous.

“Went to a thing,” Kimberly Williams-Paisley coyly captioned this photo of her and Brad Paisley, referring to Taylor Swift’s wedding on July 5. Photos: @kimberlywilliamspaisley/Instagram, FilmMagic
Wellness

Sunburn in children can cause skin cancer later in life. How to protect them

A dermatologist and a cancer research expert outline the skin damage childhood sunburn can cause later in life, and advise on sun safety.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Can you get cancer? Hong Kong doctors say it takes more than 1 mistake

Although about 90 per cent of cancers are sporadic and can affect anyone regardless of genetics, experts say small, sustained lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce risk.

Africa

‘End this very dangerous disease’: Ebola treatment trial begins in Congo

The launch of two experimental treatments, in collaboration with the WHO and other international health groups, brings a glimmer of hope.

Health workers in Bunia, eastern Congo, where Ebola clinical trials are scheduled to take place. Photo: AP
Indonesia

As Bali battles a rabies surge, dog meat draws fresh scrutiny

Nearly 30,000 people have been bitten by suspected rabid animals on the Indonesian resort island this year. Five died.

A health worker prepares to vaccinate a dog against rabies in Badung regency, Bali, Indonesia. Photo: AFP
Hantavirus

WHO declares cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over

The rodent-borne disease infected at least 12 people, killing three, and triggered a global health alert.

Ebola virus

Person in UK tests negative for Ebola amid rising cases in Africa

The central African outbreak has killed over 360 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

Nepal

Why scientists are alarmed by Nepal’s worsening bird flu outbreak

Nepal has culled 600,000 birds as H5N1 sweeps Kathmandu, closing the capital’s only zoo and raising fears it could mutate to infect humans.

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Members of a rapid response team from Nepal’s Department of Livestock Services are disinfected after culling chickens at a poultry farm in Bhaktapur last week. Photo: EPA
Royalty

Princess Kate climbs UK’s highest peaks for cancer charity

Marking a milestone after her own cancer battle, the British royal completes a 24-hour trek challenge.

⁠Kate Middleton at the summit of Ben Nevis in Scotland. Photo: @KensingtonRoyal via X
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘I see hope’: how mindset shifts help cancer patients cope with diagnosis

From art therapy to counselling, psychological support and palliative care improve quality of life and treatment outcomes, experts say.

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Wellness

How often should your air conditioner be cleaned to prevent health risks?

Unclean AC units harbouring mould, fungi, bacteria and worse pose myriad health risks, including triggering allergic rhinitis or asthma.

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Malaysia

Exclusive | From Kuantan to ‘Oscars of science’: top Malaysian scientist is always adapting

Breakthrough Prize winner Thein Swee Lay’s research has helped turn sickle cell disease and beta-thalassaemia into treatable conditions.

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Dr Thein Swee Lay works in her lab at the US National Institutes of Health in Washington. Photo: Julie Erb-Alvarez
France

Ebola virus confirmed by France in doctor who worked in DR Congo

The medic had been on a humanitarian mission to a virus transmission zone in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Wellness

‘I was a mess’: how Hong Kong-born comedian turned her life around

Kiki Yeung survived a life-threatening autoimmune illness as a teen but was left ‘depressed and suicidal’. Here’s how she moved forward.

Trending in China

Ex-hospital director opens China’s only school for HIV-positive children

‘The only difference between them and other children is that they take one extra pill a day,’ Guo says.

In Shanxi, a former hospital director established China’s sole school for children born with HIV, offering shelter and education amid Aids stigma. Photo: QQ.com
Wellness

The tick time bomb – how the bug can cause a meat allergy that can kill

Alpha-gal syndrome triggered by tick bites can cause serious allergic reactions after eating meat and dairy – but now there’s a drug for it.

The lone star tick is one of the species whose bite is known to cause alpha-gal syndrome. Photo: US Centres for Disease Control via AP
Trending in China

‘Only death can stop me’: dying Chinese tycoon works 12 hours daily to cure ALS

Top e-commerce executive who has survived several near-death episodes, says ‘faith’ keeps him going in the ‘darkest night’.

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Africa

At least 30 deaths at DR Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast

All the victims had symptoms including headaches, fever and vomiting, which are associated with Ebola.

Australia

Australia reports first case of H5 bird flu, virus spreads to every continent

An emergency meeting of animal health and agriculture officials in the country has been held to consider a national response.

Australian Agriculture Minister Julie Collins (centre) speaks during a press conference in Canberra on Saturday. A confirmed case of H5 bird flu variant was detected in Australia for the first time. Photo: EPA
United States

World Cup puts Ebola outbreak and pandemic lessons to the test

Experts say slow responses, aid cuts and misinformation expose gaps in global health defences despite Covid lessons.

More than 6 million fans are expected to attend World Cup matches, with hundreds of millions more watching from fan zones, pubs and other venues worldwide. Photo: Reuters
Science

Our ancient enemy: scientists discover oldest-known plague outbreak

Ancient DNA from Siberian burials reveals prehistoric outbreaks struck hunter-gatherers long before the Black Death.

Royalty

Norway’s crown princess has ‘successful’ lung transplant

Palace confirms the 52-year-old royal is recovering in an Oslo hospital, weeks after doctors said she joined the waiting list for a new lung.

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