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HEALTH1h agoJapan’s deadliest delicacy is getting more dangerousJapan’s most dangerous delicacy is getting harder to prepare safely as warming seas push different pufferfish species into the same waters, where they are inbreeding to produce hybrids whose lethal toxins are not yet fully understood. Fugu – the collective Japanese name for several species of edible pufferfish – is prized as much for the danger surrounding its preparation as for its subtle flavour. Many species contain tetrodotoxin, a powerful neurotoxin with no known antidote that can cause...South China Morning Post
HEALTH1d agoOsaka Prefecture and City create basic concept draft for 'Addiction Countermeasure Center' in anticipation of IR openingAsahi Shimbun
HEALTH1d agoHong Kong students, high-risk cases can get flu vaccines 1 week early this yearHong Kong school students and other residents deemed at risk can receive their influenza vaccines one week earlier this year, after the government diversified its procurement efforts and streamlined administrative measures. Authorities also said on Monday it would aim to boost the injection rate among people aged 65 or above and those aged six months to two years, adding that they would rely on reminders from doctors during medical encounters as a prioritised measure. Dr Edwin Tsui Lok-kin,...South China Morning Post
HEALTH2d agoFROM PATIENTS TO CITIZENS: RETHINKING SCHIZOPHRENIA CARE IN HONG KONG[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In Hong Kong, around 40,000 people live with schizophrenia. Many move through a system designed to stabilise symptoms—reduce hallucinations, manage medication, shorten hospital stays. But once the symptoms are controlled, a more difficult question lingers: what kind of life are people returning to? For Professor Sylvia KWOK from the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (SS) at City University of Hong Kong...South China Morning Post
HEALTH2d ago‘A warning saved my life’: can Hongkongers trust smartwatches, or are they being misled?In the third instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Victor Ting examines how wearable devices are reshaping personal healthcare in the city, as experts caution that they should not replace professional medical advice. Alice Wong had little idea how seriously ill she might become until unusual patterns on her smartwatch prompted her to seek medical advice. A year ago, Wong, who was still in her twenties, had bought the device but paid...South China Morning Post
HEALTH3d agoSouth Korea and UNICEF Support Cuban Pregnant Women with Vital Prenatal SupplementsSouth Korea and UNICEF are collaborating to provide crucial prenatal supplements to pregnant women in Cuba. This initiative aims to enhance maternal health and support healthy pregnancies in the region.cubaheadlines.com · Cuba
HEALTH4d agoJapan Develops Low-Pollen Trees to Address Hay Fever“More than 40% of the population in Japan suffers from hay fever, or kafunsho, an annual affliction. The majority of Japan’s hay fever sufferers are allergic to the pollen of two trees — sugi and hinoki. Both trees were widely planted in the years following World War II as a much-needed source of timber. In […] The post Japan Develops Low-Pollen Trees to Address Hay Fever appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTH4d agoEXPLAINER : Why mental health professionals want DepEd live shooter drill deferredMental health professionals are advocating for the deferral of the DepEd live shooter drill. This push is due to concerns about the potential psychological effects of such drills on students.bulatlat.com · Philippines
HEALTH4d agoSuspected food poisoning at Azabu-Juban festival; 76 people ill, Minato Ward conducts on-site inspectionSuspected food poisoning at the Azabu-Juban festival has left 76 people feeling unwell, prompting an on-site investigation by Minato Ward. This indicates a public health concern requiring official inquiry.Asahi Shimbun
HEALTH4d agoOku-Noto New Hospital decided 'no deliveries'; delivery rooms maintained, hope for the future?Asahi Shimbun
HEALTH4d agoRevised heat stress warning system may lack rest provisions: industry expertsHong Kong’s outdoor workers could still lack adequate rest under the revamped heat stress warning system, a lawmaker and a construction industry representative have said, adding that work breaks triggered by higher alerts are not protected by law. The response followed the Labour Department’s announcement on Thursday that it had updated the Heat Stress at Work Warning system to better safeguard workers, after the mechanism was criticised for a lack of higher-tier alerts during record-breaking...South China Morning Post
HEALTH6d agoChina’s Akeso says cancer drug beat AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi in phase 3 trialChinese biopharmaceutical firm Akeso announced on Wednesday that its immunotherapy drug had outperformed AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi in a head-to-head phase-three trial for biliary tract cancer. The result represents another breakthrough for Akeso’s ivonescimab – which has already been licensed by the US firm Summit Therapeutics in a multibillion-dollar deal – as China’s biopharma industry increasingly looks to compete on the global stage. The Chinese trial tested ivonescimab and chemotherapy against...South China Morning Post
HEALTH6d agoHong Kong customs seizes HK$11m of suspected sex pills, cancer drugs at warehouseHong Kong customs officers have seized suspected men’s sexual health pills and cancer treatment drugs worth more than HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) in a Sheung Shui warehouse, arresting two people. Inspector Shirley Woo Suet‑yi of the syndicate crimes investigation bureau at the Customs and Excise Department said on Wednesday that officers had noticed a rising demand for controlled pharmaceutical products in recent weeks. Investigators launched the probe early this month and identified an...South China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 25Hong Kong’s Chinese Medicine Hospital to start 24-hour inpatient services in DecemberThe Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong will launch 24-hour inpatient services in December, the first of its kind in the city, and charge patients HK$980 (US$125) per day for subsidised care, more than three times the fee at public hospitals. The city’s first dedicated traditional Chinese medicine hospital will also launch 10 additional special disease programmes within this year to help treat conditions such as eczema and Parkinson’s disease. The hospital, which was opened last December in...South China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 24South Korea cram school craze drives ADHD drug prescriptions for childrenThe intense focus on cram schools in South Korea is reportedly leading to an increase in ADHD drug prescriptions for children. This trend highlights potential health consequences of academic pressure.asianews.network · China
HEALTHAug 23US supplies most of the world plasma . No country depends on it more than ChinaThe United States is identified as the primary global supplier of plasma, with China being the most reliant nation. This highlights an important international health resource dynamic.us.cnn.com · United States
HEALTHAug 21South Korea footballers urge safety after extreme heat statisticsSouth Korea professional football association urges stronger heat protections in face of rising temperatures.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 19Hong Kong unveils its first dedicated psychiatric facility for under-18sHong Kong’s main psychiatric hospital has unveiled the city’s first facility exclusively dedicated to child and adolescent patients, as part of a wider redevelopment that offers upgraded wards designed to enhance service quality and foster recovery. The redevelopment of Kwai Chung Hospital has increased the total construction floor area from 80,000 to 134,000 square metres, ensuring it can provide 1,000 beds for psychiatric patients. It also involved the reallocation of specialist outpatient...South China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 19What is healthier ? Japanese or orange sweet potatoes ? – NBC 5 Dallas - Fort WorthThis article discusses the health benefits of Japanese versus orange sweet potatoes, providing a nutritional comparison.nbcdfw.com · United States
HEALTHAug 18Infertility may affect 79.6 million women by 2036, posing challenge for Hong KongGlobal infertility cases among women aged 35 to 49 will rise by nearly 50 per cent over the next decade, reaching 79.64 million, a study shows, posing a major public health challenge for Hong Kong as delayed childbearing becomes increasingly common. The study, co-led by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and shared on Tuesday, said the city’s average maternal age was among the world’s highest and called for stronger fertility education and earlier reproductive planning rather than a primary focus...South China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 18Hong Kong scrambles to contain cholera outbreak in 1961 – from the SCMP archiveThis article was first published on August 18, 1961. Hong Kong declared infected area Authorities adopt strict measures against cholera Stringent health measures to protect Hong Kong have been taken following the confirmation yesterday (August 17, 1961) of four cases of cholera and the declaration of the Colony as an infected area. There have been two deaths from the disease and another suspect has been admitted to Lai Chi Kok Hospital. Mobile teams of health inspectors with police officers have...South China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 17Vietnam veterans reveal war lasting trauma after returning home | Southern CrossVietnam veterans are sharing accounts of enduring trauma experienced after their return home from war. This highlights the long-term psychological effects of military conflict on individuals.juneesoutherncross.com.au · Australia
HEALTHAug 17Vietnam veterans reveal war lasting trauma after returning home | Narooma NewsVietnam veterans are sharing accounts of enduring trauma experienced after their return home from war. This highlights the long-term psychological effects of military conflict on individuals.naroomanewsonline.com.au · Australia
HEALTHAug 15Nigeria partners China to expand radiotherapy capacityNigeria is collaborating with China to increase its capacity for radiotherapy. This partnership aims to improve medical treatment facilities in Nigeria.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
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