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After she suffered a debilitating tailbone injury that left her in chronic pain, Winnie Chan Wang studied and found relief in acupuncture, and later trained in traditional Chinese medicine. Photo: heartcenter.la
Wellness

She traded Wall Street for acupuncture to solve pain that had derailed her life

The daughter of a Hong Kong surgeon, Winnie Chan Wang reveals how wanting to ‘hack’ her body led her to learn traditional Chinese medicine.

United States

Lab monkey prices soar as China’s biotech boom fuels windfall for breeders

China manufacturing

The next rare earths? Why US fears another Chinese manufacturing advantage

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US-China relations

Senate bill seeks to curb US reliance on China in drug industry

Lawmakers want more transparency around foreign influence in the sector, saying there’s no reason to allow rival to control supply chain.

There are growing concerns over American dependence on China for drug ingredients and medical supply chains. Photo: Getty Images
United States

Trump defence chief Hegseth unveils plan to test US troops for low testosterone

The Pentagon head says the screenings for those 30 and older will allow service members to operate at their ‘absolute best’.

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France

French parliament adopts landmark assisted-dying bill

Access will be restricted to adults with incurable life-threatening illnesses who are in constant suffering linked to the condition.

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Artificial intelligence

Brain-chip milestone: China completes world’s first commercial implant

Coin-sized implant marks a breakthrough in neurotechnology, underscoring China’s bid to lead the global race against Elon Musk’s Neuralink.

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Chinese surgeons have implanted a coin-sized brain chip in a patient in the world’s first commercial surgery using an invasive brain-computer interface device. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

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

American chiropractor and TCM practitioner Larry Grogin shares how Chinese herbs and acupuncture helped him as he made his way across the US.

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Middle East

Erdogan pushes for ‘natural’ births amid Turkey’s high C-section rate

Turkish medical professionals say C-sections are more time-efficient for medical staff – 30 minutes compared to 12 hours for a traditional delivery.

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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Science

Meet Biomni: the free powerful biomed AI agent turning data into hypotheses

Stanford team that includes two Chinese among its main developers says system can turn a plain-language request into an entire research workflow.

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The Stanford University-led researchers say they built the first general-purpose biomedical AI agent capable of working alongside human scientists. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Thorough investigation needed into Hong Kong clinic’s IVF embryo mix-up

The last thing couples trying to conceive need is a loss of confidence in the medical science during a time of extreme stress.

Germany

German ‘serial killer’ doctor gets life in prison for 15 murders

Prosecutors said during the proceedings that the palliative care doctor was suspected of having killed more than 70 other people.

China’s private sector

China’s biotech boom: RAS-targeted drugs challenge US dominance

The rapid development of China’s RAS-targeted cancer drugs could reshape global oncology and unlock the country’s undervalued biotech firms.

Chinese biotech and innovative drug firms are rapidly closing the gap with its US rivals as it continues to develop RAS-targeted cancer therapies. Photo: Shutterstock
Disease

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.

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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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Wellness

Can too much running cause colon cancer? New study raises questions

Study finds unusually high rates of precancerous colon polyps in endurance runners, raising concerns over marathoning’s impact on gut health.

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Wellness

What is a full-body scan, loved by Kim K – and should you get one?

Miranda Kerr is another celeb to post about the MRI scans, which can show early signs of potential medical issues – but can also cause unnecessary worry.

Kim Kardashian ready for her Prenuvo scan. Photo: @kimkardashian/Instagram
Germany

German doctor admits to killing 12 patients in high-profile trial

The 40-year-old palliative care doctor is charged with killing 15 patients in total between September 2021 and July 2024.

Artificial intelligence

Milestones for China’s medical AI as robot wins EU nod and model tops benchmark

Medbot’s teleoperated robot gains EU clearance as Baichuan-M4 clinical AI outshines global rivals in OpenAI’s HealthBench.

Malaysia

Moving tribute to Malaysian donor spurs vital conversation on organ donation

Misconceptions remain in the Muslim-majority country – especially around brain death, burial and whether the body must remain complete.

Hospital Sungai Buloh medical staff line the corridor to give Normah Sabar a final send-off. Photo: Facebook/Hospital Sungai Buloh Selangor
Mainland China

China closing in but US leads in biotech quality and commercial reach: survey

The Cure survey said China leads ⁠in clinical development and supply chain, and rated US funding cuts a bigger threat than China competition.

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A scientist works with a microscope and test tubes in a research laboratory. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

Wellness

Men face many health crises in midlife. How can they avoid them and age well?

Ahead of Father’s Day, experts explain how men can lower the risk of heart attacks, diabetes, strokes and more for a long, healthy life.

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
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.

Ashleigh Martin took up MMA fighting after rapidly gaining weight and experiencing erratic periods due to PMOS, a condition previously known as PCOS. Photo: Ashleigh Martin
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Social media tempts but patient confidentiality must be upheld

The arrest of an intern doctor, who is also an online influencer, and the suspension of a resident doctor show more ethics training may be needed.

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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