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“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
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.

Wellness

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

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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

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.

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.

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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.

A health worker and displaced people wait for the burial of suspected Ebola victims in Bunia in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Photo: Reuters
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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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.

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.

One expert recommends that air conditioners should be professionally cleaned at least once a year, with twice a year being a better target to prevent significant mould growth, which generally begins around five to six months after cleaning. Photo: Shutterstock
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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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.

Asian-American comedian Kiki Yeung, who lived in Hong Kong until she was 12, describes how overcoming a life-threatening autoimmune illness as a teen has shaped her life and her comedy shows. Photo: Paul Colliton/collitonstudio.com
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.

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.

Displaced people watch a health worker in full personal protective equipment preparing to disinfect the area during the burial of Ebola victims at the Kigonze camp on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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.

Yersinia pestis, the bacteria responsible for the plague. New DNA analysis reveals the pathogen was causing deadly outbreaks 5,500 years ago. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

Mette-Marit, 52, has suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, which causes scarring of the lung tissue. Photo: AFP
Wellness

She put on 35kg in 6 months from a hormonal disorder. How she dealt with it

Personal trainer Ashleigh Martin reveals her journey with PMOS – until recently called PCOS – and why her lifestyle overhaul avoids GLP-1s.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong poultry stall suspended for disinfection after bird flu trace detected

Shoppers say they are ‘not worried’ despite confirmation that two-year-old boy contracted H9N2 after visiting Wo Che Market in Sha Tin.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong market sample tests positive for H9 bird flu after boy infected

Boy contracts mild strain of virus and Centre for Health Protection says risk of serious outbreak is low.

Wo Che Market in Sha Tin. One sample taken from a metal tray beneath a cage for live chickens used to collect droppings at a shop tested positive for the H9 bird flu virus, the centre said. Photo: Google Maps
Wellness

How ultra-processed foods increase dementia risk, and ‘healthy’ items to avoid

From instant noodles to soft drinks, UPFs set people up for chronic diseases that raise the risk of developing dementia, experts say.

Ultra-processed foods, from instant noodles and breakfast cereals to bread, contain colourants, flavour enhancers and preservatives that can be detrimental to gut health and indirectly lead to a decline in cognitive health. Experts explain how and share which foods to avoid. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why are breast cancer cases surging among younger Hong Kong women?

Breast cancer is the driving force behind women’s cancer cases surpassing men’s in the city since 2020, with lifestyle changes a possible key factor.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

2 infants in Hong Kong confirmed severely infected with Covid just days apart

One-year-old boy remains in critical condition, while 19-month-old boy was admitted to intensive care unit, with both unvaccinated.

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