Health

China Tightens Grip on AI and Online Health Content Amidst Mental Health and Misinformation Concerns

China is implementing stringent new regulations aimed at curbing the negative impacts of artificial intelligence on mental health and combating the spread of fake medical advice online. The Cyberspace...

ECB Hike Reverses FTSE 100 Gains as Oil Surge Rattles London Stocks

The FTSE 100 reversed gains Thursday after the ECB raised rates and oil prices surged, with markets split 50-50 on another October hike.

Trump Says Iran War Will End Right After November Midterms

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the war with Iran would end immediately after the November midterm elections, tying oil prices to the same date.

JPMorgan Upgrades Meta to Buy, Citing AI Models and Agent Apps

JPMorgan raised Meta to buy on September 10, citing the company's frontier AI models and agentic app as drivers with meaningful headroom for the stock.

US Wholesale Prices Rose 0.4% in August, Lifting Treasury Yields Before Fed Meeting

US producer prices climbed 0.4% in August as expected, lifting Treasury yields before the Federal Reserve's rate decision next week.

Bali’s Ban on Small Plastic Bottles Sparks Industry Backlash and Environmental Praise

Bali’s recent ban on small plastic water bottles has ignited debate between environmental advocates and industry stakeholders. The new regulation, which took effect in...

Removal of Mount Pulag Cat Sparks Debate Over Wildlife and Animal Welfare

The removal of a popular feral cat from Mount Pulag, one of the Philippines’ highest peaks, has stirred intense debate online between animal welfare...

South Korea’s Handwritten Letters Project Offers Solace in a Digital Age

Each night, 25-year-old student Jeong Seung-won sits at his desk and reads handwritten letters from strangers, posted on a website called Warmth Mailbox. The...

Singapore Chef Loses 11kg in 5 Months While Working Long Hours

Ngo Xing Jun, a chef at his family’s hawker stall in Singapore, lost 11kg over five months in 2024, dropping from 80kg to 61.5kg...

Women’s Sports Bar in Portland Champions Equality and Community

A groundbreaking sports bar in Portland, Oregon, is redefining the way women’s sports are viewed and celebrated. The Sports Bra, founded by Jenny Nguyen...

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...

Empowering Hong Kong’s Neurodiverse Through Love 21’s Inclusive Programmes

Eric Wong Hok-pan has a deep passion for buses. He knows many of Hong Kong’s routes and can identify the production year of specific...

FDA Introduces Stricter Approval Standards for Covid-19 Boosters, Targeting High-Risk Groups

The Food and Drug Administration recently introduced new regulatory guidance that tightens approval standards for future Covid-19 vaccine boosters, particularly for healthy Americans. Under...

Cigna’s Evernorth Secures New Deals to Lower Costs for Popular GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

Only about half of health insurer Cigna’s clients currently cover the widely used GLP-1 weight loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound due to their high...

How Busy Professionals Can Make Time for Daily Exercise

Feeling too busy to exercise is common, especially for professionals juggling careers, families, and endless responsibilities. The more responsibility we take on, the less...

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