About 540,000 people in Hong Kong suffer from hepatitis B and the general belief among most people is that chronic hepatitis B can only be managed, not fully cured. However, the surface antigen of the hepatitis B virus (HBsAg) can be erased in some patients. These cases can be considered recovered and are technically referred to…
Rehabilitation Post-Hepatitis B Reduces Risk of Liver Disease Complications, but Risk of Liver Cancer Remains: Study
Intermittent Fasting–is It Right for You?
Intermittent fasting as a means of weight loss and improving overall health has become a popular practice. The diet involves eating only during specific times and fasting for longer periods between meals. Is intermittent fasting right for you? Understanding fasting and an evaluation of your current state of health can help you know. Some benefits…
1 Exercise and 3 Foods to Boost Memory and Prevent Dementia
February 2, 2023
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Do you often go to reach for something essential, such as a phone or a wallet, and find you’ve left home without them? Are you spending more time looking for items around the house you were sure were where you left them? Short-term memory loss is common and should serve as an alert to the…
Black Rice to Improve Diabetic Nephropathy and More
Rice varieties can be divided into white, glutinous, purple, and black. Among them, black rice has the most nutritional and medicinal value. In ancient China, black rice was reputed to cure disease, contribute to longevity, and was used as a tribute to the Emperor—so powerful and rare it was. According to the Chinese medical classic…
New Therapy Improves Intermediate Liver Cancer Cure Rate by 55 Percent
Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world, with more than 900,000 new cases every year, and a fatality rate that ranks third among all cancers. Recently, the Li Ka Shing faculty of medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) released the world’s first comprehensive treatment plan for intermediate liver cancer,…
Prediabetic Youth Have Nearly 70 Percent Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Study
Pre-diabetes is a common health problem that is often overlooked or underdiagnosed due to a lack of public awareness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of the approximately 96 million people living with the condition, more than 80 percent are unaware they have it. A study in Hong Kong conducted by the…
Sydney-Based Hong Kong Artist Holds Exhibition As an Ode to Hometown
A Sydney-based Hong Kong artist who completed her art degrees after retirement holds an exhibition expressing her experiences as an immigrant and as an ode to her hometown. Pamela Leung immigrated to Australia in the 1970s. After retiring at 60, she spent seven and a half years obtaining three college degrees, including a master of Fine Art…
Study: Brain Cancer Is Closely Related to Cell Phone Usage
A study by the School of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong discovered that the incidence of primary brain cancer was higher in high-income jurisdictions, and was closely related to the per capita gross domestic product (GDP), the human development index (HDI) and the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries, occupational carcinogen exposure and…
Guide to a Keto Diet: Benefits, Risks, and How It Works
As the new year begins, getting fit and healthy is one of the top resolutions around the world. Keto has become one of the trending weight loss approaches in recent years. But with so many diet plans available, is it the best one for you? What are the pros and cons of the keto diet?…
5 Types of Obesity According to TCM, Lose Weight Using Simple, Ancient Techniques
Obesity has become a ubiquitous condition of our times. It affects people’s appearance, self-esteem, and may pose a threat to physical health. What are the causative factors of obesity? Is there a one size fits all solution for the reduction of the condition? Dr. Yu Ya-wen, a Taiwanese traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner, provides different…
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