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HEALTHSep 20Keralam doctors selected to present research at UICC World Cancer Congress in Hong KongDoctors from Keralam have been selected to present their research at the UICC World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong. This highlights their contribution to global cancer research.The Hindu
HEALTHSep 20Rare earth exposure causes 3-fold increase of health risk to China’s newborns: studyA new study finds that prenatal exposure to rare earth elements can raise the risk of low birthweight, with some substances increasing the danger by more than three times. Researchers tracked 4,891 pregnant women who gave birth at Wuhan Maternal and Child Health Hospital between 2012 and 2014. They measured the concentration of 13 rare earth elements including cerium, ytterbium, and lanthanum in urine samples collected from the mothers. After adjusting for confounding factors such as maternal...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 20A guide to Hong Kong’s bitter herbal teas and how Gen Z is reviving the health traditionIn the first instalment of a four-part Health Matters series on traditional Chinese medicine, Lisa Cam and Ashlyn Chak explore how a new generation of health-conscious youth is discovering century-old leung cha and helping neighbourhood tea shop owners safeguard a dying trade. Long before modern chain pharmacies and over-the-counter painkillers were readily available in Hong Kong, there were leung cha: intensely bitter herbal “cooling teas” brewed in massive brass cauldrons in traditional...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 19Sarawak, Penang at focus of moves to boost birth ratesGreater emphasis will be placed on fertility-related programmes next year, including measures to support couples facing difficulties conceiving, says minister Nancy Shukri.freemalaysiatoday · malaysia
HEALTHSep 18NephroPlus brings kidney care to Mangyan communityNephroPlus Philippines held a kidney health medical mission for the Mangyan community in Baco, Oriental Mindoro, providing health education, medical screening, counseling and free tests to about 265 residents.tribune · philippines
HEALTHSep 18Patient who needed soft food dies after choking on regular meal at public hospitalA Hong Kong patient died after suffering a heart attack when he was fed a regular meal instead of the required soft food and choked at Prince of Wales Hospital. The public hospital in Sha Tin issued a public apology on Friday and said it had appointed an eight-person panel to look into the blunder. A report, along with recommendations for improvement measures, is expected in eight weeks. The 54-year-old male patient was admitted to hospital on Wednesday morning “due to deteriorated mental...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 18Thailand makes weight-loss pens prescription-only to counter glut of illegal medicinesThailand has moved to make weight-loss pens prescription-only, as a glut of the GLP-1 medicines – which mimic the hormones released once someone is full – floods the black market and influencers swarm TikTok to extol the quick wins of the simple injections. The Southeast Asian nation, which is never far behind wellness or aesthetic trends and has a notorious black market in counterfeit drugs, has seen the uptake of GLP-1 medicines skyrocket, doctors say, including the market-leading Ozempic...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 18Doctors urged to test for chikungunya as Hong Kong detects first local 2026 caseDoctors in Hong Kong have been urged to arrange blood tests for patients with symptoms of chikungunya fever, regardless of their travel history, after the city recorded its first local case of the mosquito-borne disease this year. The Centre for Health Protection issued a reminder to doctors on Thursday after a 55-year-old woman with no recent travel history was reported as Hong Kong’s first locally acquired chikungunya fever case in 2026. “To facilitate early diagnosis and timely public health...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 17Malaysia confronts complexities of schizophrenia after school killing rulingWhen Cindi suffered her first severe psychotic episode a decade ago, she could no longer tell where reality ended and her imagination began. “My reality and fantasy [were] all distorted. I had no idea what was real, what was not,” the 38-year-old, who asked to be identified only by her first name, told This Week in Asia. “It was so severe to the point that I couldn’t even recognise my own family members. My mother was there, my brother was there, but they didn’t feel like my mother or my...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 15"Eating together helps us stay healthy": Japanese researchers conduct a study showing that shared meals relieve stress and increase longevityThe research consisted of analyzing the possible connections between social isolation and brain health. The effects of the "lonely eating" and the example of Italy as a promoter of gastronomic coexistence.Clarín
HEALTHSep 15Number of people aged 100 or older in Japan exceeds 100,000Milestone reflects advances in public health and medical care, relatively healthy diets and active lifestylesIrish Times World
HEALTHSep 14Asia on high alert as El Niño threatens new Dengue epidemicHigher temperatures mean more mosquitoes, and with them will come a new surge in “break-bone” fever, say expertsThe Telegraph
HEALTHSep 14Singapore is open to chemical castration, but what are ethical, health concerns?Singapore’s openness to chemical castration for sex offenders has cast light on the ethical questions surrounding the treatment, with the discussion centred on whether it would fill any gap left by existing legislation. Experts point to how safeguards would be set regarding who receives the treatment, the duration of the process and if resulting medical consequences would be proportional to the offence. The debate comes after Senior Minister and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam’s written...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 14Huge gaps in sanitary pad absorption speeds, over half poorly labelled: surveyDisposable sanitary pads sold in Hong Kong show wide discrepancies in absorption speed, with more than half of tested products also lacking adequate labelling, the consumer watchdog has found. The Consumer Council on Monday revealed the results of a survey of 36 winged sanitary towels, in which one sample took 73 seconds to fully absorb simulated menstrual blood – exceeding the mainland China national standard recommendation of no more than 60 seconds. “The council calls on suppliers to...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 14Data from Greater Bay Area’s 88 million residents to help improve healthcare policy: GSKBritish pharmaceutical company GSK is turning to patient data gathered from the 88 million residents of the Greater Bay Area’s 11 cities to speed up drug development in vaccines and cancer care, as officials push for closer cross-border medical cooperation. GSK Hong Kong and Macau general manager Nicholas Teo said patient data was very important because it could form “supplementary evidence” to support regulatory filings and potential label expansions, and also help to “discover benefits other...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 14Seoul man found dead days later as intellectually disabled family was unawareA man in his 20s was found dead at his Jungnang District home in Seoul days after a sudden cardiac death. Police said his mother and younger brother, who also have severe intellectual disabilities, were unaware of his death.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
HEALTHSep 14Man up, break down: unpacking the Philippines’ male suicide crisisRichardson Mojica is no stranger to thoughts of ending it all. The 40-year-old university professor and mental health advocate was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder and depression in his early 20s. He finds fulfilment in his job, yet suicidal ideation has always lingered. “We call it passively suicidal – you don’t want to live, but you don’t want to stop everything,” he said, revealing that he had survived a self-inflicted attempt on his life months ago. Survival is a...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 13What became of Ardi Rizal, the child who became famous for smoking 40 cigarettes a dayEn 2010, cuando ni siquiera llegaba a los dos años de edad, se viralizó un video en el que se lo veía fumando tabaco.Cómo avanzó su adicción y qué estado de salud tiene actualmente.Clarín
HEALTHSep 13Supplier to end classroom lunch portioning at Sha Tin primary after 39 fall illA lunch supplier will stop portioning meals in classrooms at a Hong Kong primary school following a suspected food poisoning outbreak that hit 39 pupils and staff members last week. Danny Catering Service said in a statement on Sunday to its school partners, parents and teachers that the incident was “isolated” and linked to the school’s portioning arrangement, and did not affect its services at other locations. “To ensure student food safety and avoid potential cross-contamination or...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 13On all fours or off to a wilderness retreat? How Hongkongers are reclaiming their calmIn the final instalment of the Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Emily Hung examines alternative therapies helping residents restore their balance, as practitioners stress that small, conscious moments can make the biggest difference. For Hong Kong film practitioner Ngai Tsz-wai, peace of mind begins on all fours. The 40-year-old practises animal flow, a quadrupedal, ground-based movement system that blends elements of yoga, dance, gymnastics and martial...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 13Forget low-calorie food, Chinese youth turn to tasteless, chewy snacks to lose weightYoung dieters in China are increasingly turning away from low-calorie foods in favour of a new trend: chewy snacks. On social media, they are sharing their new-found favourites, including beef jerky, frozen buns, and even baby teething biscuits – each characterised by their toughness and chewiness. Many prefer chewy foods as a way to keep their mouths busy and trick their brains into feeling satisfied, reducing the urge to eat more. For these dieters, taste is not the top priority; instead, the...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 1239 pupils and staff fall ill after eating school lunches in Sha TinHong Kong health authorities are investigating an outbreak of suspected food poisoning that hit 39 pupils and staff members who ate lunch at a Sha Tin school earlier this week. Twenty-three boys and 14 girls, aged between five and 11, from Baptist (Sha Tin Wai) Lui Ming Choi Primary School and two employees, aged 34 and 38, were affected. They developed stomach pain and diarrhoea about eight to 22 hours after eating school lunches provided by a supplier on Wednesday. A spokesman for the school,...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 12At the All Japan Corporate Track and Field venue, more than 10 people experienced abdominal pain and diarrhea; some were transported to the hospital.Asahi Shimbun
HEALTHSep 12Parents of Indonesian children sickened by free school meals file police complaintParents in Indonesia have filed a police complaint after their children reportedly fell ill from free school meals. This action highlights concerns regarding the safety and quality of public food programs.asiaone.com · Singapore
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