It is not uncommon for aging knees to make cracking or popping sounds when in motion, however, combined with knee soreness and stiffness from sitting for long periods of time or overuse, such symptoms could indicate osteoarthritis. Taiwanese geriatrician Dr. Yu-Hsieng Fu introduced four ways to prevent and improve the conditions of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is…
Press Freedoms Eroded in Hong Kong: Human Rights Group
On Feb. 14, 2023, The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights held a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, to review a report sent by Beijing which gave an account of Hong Kong and Macau. Hong Kong Watch, a British non-governmental organization advocating for the human rights situation in Hong Kong, submitted its report…
Hong Kong Population Drops for 3rd Year Under COVID-19 Shadow
HONG KONG—Hong Kong’s government announced Thursday that the territory’s population dropped for a third straight year as deaths rose during the pandemic and anti-virus measures reduced the number of arriving workers, but did not mention an exodus of residents sparked by a clampdown of the pro-democracy movement. The city’s population declined 0.9 percent to 7.3…
Hong Kong Population Drops for 3rd Year Amid Political Exodus
HONG KONG—Hong Kong’s government announced Thursday that the territory’s population dropped for a third straight year as deaths rose during the pandemic and anti-virus measures reduced the number of arriving workers, but did not mention an exodus of residents sparked by a clampdown of the pro-democracy movement. The city’s population declined 0.9 percent to 7.3…
Heavy Metals Found in All Types of Edible Fungi in Hong Kong
Black fungi and snow fungi are common edible fungi that are rich in nutrients. The Consumer Council of Hong Kong tested 28 samples of pre-packaged dried edible fungus, including black fungus, white back fungus, and snow fungus, and found that at least one pesticide was detected in 12 samples, with metal contaminants detected in all…
Marriage Survey: Couples Say Tolerance and Communication Are Key to a Good Marriage
Speed dating and matchmaking company HK Romance Dating (HKRD) released a survey on Valentine’s Day revealing the marital state of married Hongkoners. The survey interviewed 309 married people between Jan. 16 and Feb. 10, and nearly 40 percent considered marriage a bittersweet experience. In addition, the interviewees were asked about the attributes most effective in maintaining…
Why Do Those Who Don’t Drink Alcohol Have Liver Cancer?
Liver cancer ranks as the fifth most common cancer and has been the third leading cause of cancer death in Hong Kong for years. However, there are still many misconceptions about liver cancer, which can easily affect the process of treatment and recovery. Dr. Ka Wing Ma, general surgery consultant and clinical director at the…
Theory of Yin and Yang
The theory of yin and yang is an ancient philosophical theory that studies the connotation of yin and yang and the laws of its movement and change. Yin and yang are used to explain the occurrence, development, and change of everything in the universe. The theory of yin and yang holds that the world is…
When Is the Best Time to Drink Water? Doctor Shares Tips for Gut Health
Water consumption is essential for human survival and ensures the proper functioning of our bodies. Water transports nutrients throughout the body and regulates metabolism to enhance its resistance to diseases. An ongoing debate in the health community has been about when and how much water we should drink. Is drinking a glass of water on…
Study: Tumor Suppressor Gene Deletion Causes Resistance to Breast Cancer Treatment
The research team at Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong, HKUMed made a groundbreaking discovery that somatic deletion of a tumor suppressor gene, AKTIP (AKT interacting protein), can increase the growth of luminal breast cancer and develop resistance to hormone therapy. The research conclusion was published in the journal…
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