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Trending in China

Shock as teen surrogate gives birth to twins for Chinese man, receives US$124,000

There has been a wave of public outrage in China after it emerged that a man paid a teenage girl US$124,000 to bear surrogate twins for him. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Americas

Venezuela received first high-level criminal among US deportees

Venezuelan migrants deported from the US look out from an aircraft as they arrive in Maiquetia, Venezuela. Photo: Reuters

Science

From underdog to genius: Yale computer scientist Sun Huanbo returns to China

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Computer scientist Sun Huanbo has taken up a position at Peking University. Photo: Peking University

Trending in China

‘Selfish’ Chinese man who used mall baby room for online meeting ridiculed online

A graduate student in China became trapped in a shopping mall baby nursing room after he used it for an online meeting. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Global Economy

Car trouble: is a drop in China-Russia auto shipments a bad omen for trade?

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China and Russia’s previously ironclad trade ties may be softening as the US attempts to bring Moscow out of Beijing’s orbit. Photo: Reuters
GLP-1 agonists like those found in Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs are being studied as potential treatments for dementia. Research on the disease is expanding. Photo: instagram/glp1training
Wellness

Dementia’s links to diabetes, herpes explored as research widens

Protein clumps in the brain have long been associated with Alzheimer’s, but other potential causes of the condition are now in the spotlight.

United States

Utah bans fluoride in drinking water, becoming first US state to do so

Wellness

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

Japan

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

The spread of norovirus nationwide has prompted health warnings about hygiene and food safety.

Pedestrians walk down a shopping area in Japan, which is dealing with a nationwide rise in cases of norovirus. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

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

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni says the ‘you only live once’ mindset encourages individuals ‘to try something new’.

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.

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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.

Stem cells illustrated in colour. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

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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Trainers are targeting patients on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Some say the workouts are just regular resistance training repackaged. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: TNS
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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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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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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The spread of avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has ravaged flocks around the world. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

The students attend FDBWA Szeto Ho Secondary School in Kwun Tong. Photo: SCMP
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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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.

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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.

A man gets his blood sample taken during a medical check-up for hypertension, cholesterol and diabetes at an integrated services post in Banda Aceh. Indonesia, on February 11. Photo: AFP
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.

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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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.

A 3D bioprinter created by researchers at Newcastle University in the UK produces humanlike tissue that could make drug testing more accurate and speed up research. Photo: New castle University
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.

The number of acute gastroenteritis cases in the past few weeks has reached at least 92, involving seven schools on different trips to mainland China. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

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.

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.

Ask your partner to check your back for any unusual moles. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

The late Prince Frederik (centre) with his older siblings Prince Alexandre and Princess Charlotte of Nassau. Photo: @polgfoundation/Instagram
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.

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.

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