Lynn Hatem

Lynn Hatem covers world news, culture, and lifestyle for Beijing Times, following the stories and trends shaping contemporary life around the globe.

Understanding Dementia in Elderly Pets: Caring for Aging Dogs and Cats

At 15 years old, Olli the pug is showing clear signs of aging. He’s disoriented, nearly blind and deaf, and suffers from painful joints....

Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Stage Prostate Cancer with Bone Metastasis

Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasised to his bones, placing him in...

Teen Obesity to Surge by 2030 as Adolescent Health Reaches Crisis Point

Nearly half a billion teenagers around the world are expected to be overweight or obese by 2030, according to a comprehensive new review that...

New Biomarkers Reveal How Much Ultra-Processed Food You Eat

Scientists have identified molecules in blood and urine that can reveal how much energy a person consumes from ultra-processed foods, offering a groundbreaking tool...

New Ultra-Fast DNA Test Revolutionizes Brain Tumour Diagnosis

A groundbreaking diagnostic test developed by scientists in the UK can dramatically reduce the time patients wait to find out what type of brain...

Hideyuki Saito Unveils Graffiti-Inspired Cocktail Menu at Tokyo’s Gold Bar

Globetrotting bartender Hideyuki Saito has launched a bold new cocktail menu at Tokyo’s Gold Bar, blending art, travel and flavor. Known as the Graffiti...

Chinese Photographer Wins Global Food Photography Award with Heartwarming Image

Chinese photographer Xiaoling Li has captured a heartwarming moment that earned her top honors in a prestigious global food photography competition. Her winning image,...

Discovering Mace: The Overlooked Spice and Its Uses in Cooking and Wellness

Mace is often overshadowed by its close relative, nutmeg, even though both spices come from the same tree, Myristica fragrans. Nutmeg is the seed...

Chef Thomas Caro’s Favorite Dining Spots and Culinary Inspirations in Hong Kong

Thomas Caro, executive chef of Rex Wine & Grill, now rebranded as a French steakhouse, shares insights into his eating habits and favorite dining...

The Haunted Palace: A Supernatural Period Drama of Spirits, Secrets, and Romance

The past has a haunting grip on the characters of the period drama The Haunted Palace, a supernatural mystery blended with romantic comedy elements....

Golden Owl Treasure Hunt Relaunch Delayed but Not Cancelled, Says Organiser

The highly anticipated relaunch of the iconic Golden Owl treasure hunt, a game that originally captivated thousands of seekers for over 30 years, has...

It Was Just An Accident: Jafar Panahi’s Powerful Exploration of Trauma and Freedom in Iran

In It Was Just An Accident, director Jafar Panahi imagines an Iran where women freely appear and work in public without headscarves and wear...

Bi Gan’s Resurrection: A Visually Stunning but Challenging Ode to Cinema at Cannes

Eight years after the commercial failure of his critically praised Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan returns to the Cannes Film...

Koji Fukada’s Cannes Film Explores the Hidden Pressures of J-Pop Stardom

Unveiled at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Koji Fukada’s film centers on the pressures faced by a J-pop girl group but offers a story...

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