Health
Exploring Star Anise: A Bold Spice with Rich Flavor and Medicinal Value
Star anise is one of the most visually distinctive and aromatically potent spices used in cooking. Known in Cantonese as bat gok, meaning “eight corners” or “eight points,” the...
New Vaccine Panel Recommendations Weaken Covid and Childhood Immunization Guidance
New recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal vaccine panel...
Retailers Slash Seasonal Hiring to Lowest Level Since 2009
Seasonal hiring in the retail sector is on track to fall to its lowest...
Ford Offers Subprime Buyers Special Financing to Boost F-150 Sales
Ford Motor is ramping up efforts to drive sales of its flagship F-150 pickup...
New Home Sales Jump 20.5% in August Despite High Mortgage Rates
Sales of newly built homes surged 20.5% in August compared with July, marking the...
Jellyfish Stings: A Common Hazard for Hong Kong Swimmers
For many swimmers in the open waters of Hong Kong, jellyfish stings have become a frequent occupational hazard. Stories of encounters with these marine...
Overcoming Pandemic Trauma: The Journey of Hong Kong’s Elderly-Care Homes
The devastating effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on Hong Kong's private elderly-care homes is still profoundly felt by owners and staff alike. These establishments...
Revitalizing Rural Economy: Herbal Medicine Cultivation Boosts Income in Baishan, Jilin Province
Nestled in northeast China's Jilin Province, the city of Baishan is undergoing a transformative resurgence, fueled by a unique blend of traditional herbal medicine...
Chinese Scientists Develop Rapid-Detection Mechanism for High Blood Pressure Gene Variants
Chinese scientists have developed a new rapid-detection mechanism that could pave the way for more personalized treatment for high blood pressure patients. Millions of...
Traditional Chinese Medicine Seminar Improves Health Outcomes in Developing Countries
Sreynet, one of the medical personnel at the hospital, is among the 20 participants attending a three-week seminar on acupuncture and Tuina remedial massage...
Understanding China’s Seasonal Flu Outbreak in 2023: China’s Flu Infection Rates Hold Steady Despite the Pandemic
China's current flu infection situation is similar to that of seasonal flu in previous years before the COVID-19 epidemic, according to Wu Zunyou, the...
Chinese Researchers Identify New Gut Hormone that Helps in Fasting Metabolism
In a new study published in Cell Research, Chinese researchers have identified a previously unknown hormone that is secreted by the gut and helps...
11-Year-Old Leukemia Patient Preserves Fertility with Ovarian Tissue Freezing
Xiaoxin, an 11-year-old leukemia patient, recently underwent an ovarian tissue freezing operation at the Peking University People's Hospital (PKUPH) in preparation for a bone...
The Potential Role of Selenium-Enriched Foods in Alzheimer’s Disease Management
The Institute of Microbiology under Guangdong Academy of Sciences has presented new evidence suggesting that incorporating selenium-enriched foods and ingredients into the diet could...
Experts: COVID-19 Variants of Concern Unlikely to Trigger Major Outbreaks in China
Chinese experts confirmed that 15 cases of COVID-19 variants of concern have been detected on the mainland since early December, including the highly contagious...
Chinese Surgeon Uses 5G Robot to Perform Gallbladder Removal Surgery Remotely
A hospital in Hangzhou, China successfully conducted an ultra-long-distance gallbladder removal through a robot using 5G technology. The patient was located in Aral, Xinjiang...
Chongqing Gene Bank for Silkworms Listed as State-Level Genetic Resource Protection Unit
China's National Genetic Resources Bank of the Silkworm in Chongqing has been listed as one of 12 new genetic resource protection units for state-level...
Chinese Scientists Discover New Electroacupuncture Treatment for Post-Stroke Dysphagia
Chinese scientists have made a significant breakthrough in treating post-stroke dysphagia or difficulty swallowing, using electroacupuncture. The study, published in the international science journal...
Breakthrough Surgery: China’s First Minimally Invasive Artificial Heart Implant a Success
A Chinese hospital in Zhejiang province has achieved a breakthrough in the medical field by successfully carrying out the first minimally invasive artificial heart...