Health
New Vaccine Panel Recommendations Weaken Covid and Childhood Immunization Guidance
New recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal vaccine panel recently reshaped by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have introduced major...
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...
FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson’s Spravato as Standalone Treatment for Depression
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Spravato, Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray treatment, as a standalone therapy for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This...
The Healing Power of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Herbs, Diet, and Seasonal Wellness
In many Asian cities, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) shops are easy to find, their shelves stocked with dried herbs, granules, capsules, and tonics. With...
Airports Introduce Sensory Rooms to Support Neurodiverse Travelers
Airports are often a whirlwind of noise and movement, with travelers rushing through terminals, dragging suitcases, and announcements constantly filling the air. While this...
South Korean Documentary Bodymentary Sheds Light on Eating Disorders in the Entertainment Industry
The South Korean documentary Bodymentary has sparked important discussions about eating disorders and the unrealistic body expectations placed on female entertainers. Featuring Kim Wan-sun,...
Early Macular Degeneration Diagnosis: What It Means and How to Manage It
After receiving a reminder for a routine eye test, I scheduled an appointment, thinking it was a good excuse to get a new pair...
Brazilian Woman Nearing 120 Years Seeks Guinness World Record Recognition
Two months away from what she claims to be her 120th birthday, Deolira Gliceria Pedro da Silva, a great-grandmother from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,...
The Role of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Combating Dementia
Watching her beloved aunt, a vibrant 75-year-old teacher, succumb to dementia ignited a lifelong mission for Dr. Fanny Ip Chui-fun to uncover solutions for...
Understanding Pancreatic Cancer: Symptoms, Risks, and Early Detection
Pancreatic cancer is a devastating illness that claims around half a million lives annually. In Hong Kong alone, 889 people succumbed to the disease...
Vegan Transformation: From Pole Dancer to Pastry Chef
Linda Vongdara, a competitive pole dancer turned vegan pastry chef, experienced a life-changing journey when she transitioned to a vegan lifestyle in 2015. As...
Inside Mauritania’s Only Psychiatric Hospital: Challenges and Cultural Nuances
Graffiti scrawled above a bed in Room 13 at Mauritania’s only psychiatric hospital reads, “Stress kills your neurons.” This stark message underscores the dire...
Wine and Mediterranean Diet: A Possible Alternative to Statins for Heart Health
A new study has raised the possibility that a bottle of wine a week, combined with a Mediterranean diet, could offer heart health benefits...
Tips for Celebrating Christmas with a Loved One Who Has Dementia
Christmas can be challenging for families of those with dementia. The familiar traditions may bring confusion and distress for someone struggling with memory loss....
FDA Approves Zepbound for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Eli Lilly’s Zepbound, a once-weekly injectable drug, for treating moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients...
Emma Demopoulos: The Young Trailblazer Empowering Tanzanian Girls
In December 2023, Emma Demopoulos became the youngest individual from Hong Kong to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak at 5,895 meters. Accompanied by...
