Health

Inherited 401(k) Offers a Roth Conversion an IRA Locks Shut

Non-spouse heirs can roll an inherited 401(k) directly into a Roth IRA and pay tax once—an option that vanishes if the money reaches an IRA first.

Xi Jinping Urges China, US Youth to Advance Bilateral Cooperation

President Xi Jinping told students from 10 US universities he hopes young people will advance China-US cooperation in a reply to their letter.

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

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...

Unlocking Human Gut Regeneration: Insights from Python Biology

A groundbreaking study led by the University of Texas at Arlington reveals that pythons, some of the world’s largest snakes, regenerate their intestines after...

Global Study Highlights Rising Autism Prevalence and Need for Lifelong Support

An estimated 61.8 million people globally were on the autism spectrum in 2021, according to research emphasizing the importance of early detection and lifelong...

Crossing the Finish Line: A Journey Through Korea’s Bundang Marathon Club

Crossing the finish line of my first marathon in Seoul was an unforgettable moment. It was a chilly March day, and for nearly four...

Genetically Modified Pig Organs: A Breakthrough in Xenotransplantation

On a research farm in Virginia, biotech company Revivicor is leading a revolution in xenotransplantation—the use of animal organs in humans—to combat the U.S.’s...

Rising Early-Onset Colon Cancer Rates Among Young Adults Worldwide

Colon cancer is increasingly affecting younger populations worldwide, transcending economic boundaries between rich and poor nations. A recent study published in Lancet Oncology highlights...

Hong Kong May Pioneer New Eye Drop Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema

Hong Kong may soon become one of the first regions to benefit from a groundbreaking eye drop treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME), a...

Donkey Milk: Albania’s “White Gold” Behind Luxury Cheese and Beauty Secrets

“Donkey milk has the taste of love,” says Fatiko Basha, gently stroking her favorite donkey, Liza, before collecting the milk. On a farm in...

The Science Behind Meditation: Insights from Richard Davidson

Psychologist Richard Davidson has spent decades studying the science behind meditation, exploring how this ancient practice affects the mind, brain, and body. As a...

Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong: A Modern Revival

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), one of the world’s oldest medical systems, is gaining new prominence in Hong Kong with the launch of the inaugural...

Understanding Shingles: Causes, Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention

Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus responsible for chickenpox. In Cantonese, shingles is...

The Impact of Air Pollution on Brain Health and Dementia

Clean air is essential for health, yet the World Health Organization reports that 99% of the global population lives in areas with poor air...

Key Longevity Tips from Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan

Venki Ramakrishnan, a Nobel laureate in microbiology and former president of the Royal Society, has observed the growing fascination with longevity science and anti-ageing...

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