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Osteoporosis affects about 30 per cent of women and 8 per cent of men aged 50 and older in Hong Kong. But up to 80 per cent of cases go undiagnosed and untreated. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

University to roll out screenings at pharmacies to uncover osteoporosis cases

Scheme will involve use of screening algorithm that allows pharmacists to identify high-risk patients and refer them to family doctors.

Australia

‘1 in 15 million’: woman in Australia gives birth to identical quadruplet girls

Wellness

She traded Wall Street for acupuncture to solve pain that had derailed her life

United States

Lab monkey prices soar as China’s biotech boom fuels windfall for breeders

In the first six months to June 30, there were 81 cross-border deals for innovative medicines worth a combined record of US$110 billion.

China accounts for about 30 per cent of all new medicines currently under development worldwide, ranking second globally. Photo: Shutterstock Images
China manufacturing

The next rare earths? Why US fears another Chinese manufacturing advantage

China’s production of drug inputs has boomed in recent years, increasing market share and prompting fears of weaponisation in Washington.

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US-China relations

Senate bill seeks to curb US reliance on China in drug industry

Lawmakers want more transparency around foreign influence in the sector, saying there’s no reason to allow rival to control supply chain.

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United States

Trump defence chief Hegseth unveils plan to test US troops for low testosterone

The Pentagon head says the screenings for those 30 and older will allow service members to operate at their ‘absolute best’.

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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth addresses senior military officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia in September 2025. Photo: TNS
France

French parliament adopts landmark assisted-dying bill

Access will be restricted to adults with incurable life-threatening illnesses who are in constant suffering linked to the condition.

Artificial intelligence

Brain-chip milestone: China completes world’s first commercial implant

Coin-sized implant marks a breakthrough in neurotechnology, underscoring China’s bid to lead the global race against Elon Musk’s Neuralink.

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Wellness

How TCM helped a 71-year-old with Parkinson’s run 100 marathons in 100 days

American chiropractor and TCM practitioner Larry Grogin shares how Chinese herbs and acupuncture helped him as he made his way across the US.

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Chiropractor and acupuncturist Larry Grogin runs in Ohio in the US during his successful bid to complete 100 marathons in as many days to raise money for organisations that help Parkinson’s sufferers. The 71-year-old shares how traditional Chinese medicine helped him achieve this feat. Photo: Instagram.com/runlarryrun26
Middle East

Erdogan pushes for ‘natural’ births amid Turkey’s high C-section rate

Turkish medical professionals say C-sections are more time-efficient for medical staff – 30 minutes compared to 12 hours for a traditional delivery.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a media conference at the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong can be the Asia-Pacific’s longevity hub

City has unique conditions to be the premier regional hub for longevity research, clinical trials, regulatory approval and capital scaling.

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Science

Meet Biomni: the free powerful biomed AI agent turning data into hypotheses

Stanford team that includes two Chinese among its main developers says system can turn a plain-language request into an entire research workflow.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Thorough investigation needed into Hong Kong clinic’s IVF embryo mix-up

The last thing couples trying to conceive need is a loss of confidence in the medical science during a time of extreme stress.

Most operations at HEAL Fertility in Central, Hong Kong, have been suspended. Photo: Jelly Tse
Germany

German ‘serial killer’ doctor gets life in prison for 15 murders

Prosecutors said during the proceedings that the palliative care doctor was suspected of having killed more than 70 other people.

People walk in front of Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. A court in Berlin on Wednesday convicted a 41-year-old palliative care doctor of killing 12 women and three men during home visits between September 2021 and July 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
China’s private sector

China’s biotech boom: RAS-targeted drugs challenge US dominance

The rapid development of China’s RAS-targeted cancer drugs could reshape global oncology and unlock the country’s undervalued biotech firms.

Disease

Can you get cancer? Hong Kong doctors say it takes more than 1 mistake

Although about 90 per cent of cancers are sporadic and can affect anyone regardless of genetics, experts say small, sustained lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce risk.

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Malaysia

Exclusive | From Kuantan to ‘Oscars of science’: top Malaysian scientist is always adapting

Breakthrough Prize winner Thein Swee Lay’s research has helped turn sickle cell disease and beta-thalassaemia into treatable conditions.

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Dr Thein Swee Lay works in her lab at the US National Institutes of Health in Washington. Photo: Julie Erb-Alvarez
Wellness

Can too much running cause colon cancer? New study raises questions

Study finds unusually high rates of precancerous colon polyps in endurance runners, raising concerns over marathoning’s impact on gut health.

Wellness

What is a full-body scan, loved by Kim K – and should you get one?

Miranda Kerr is another celeb to post about the MRI scans, which can show early signs of potential medical issues – but can also cause unnecessary worry.

Germany

German doctor admits to killing 12 patients in high-profile trial

The 40-year-old palliative care doctor is charged with killing 15 patients in total between September 2021 and July 2024.

A file image illustrating a judge’s gavel. A 40-year-old palliative care doctor confessed at the Berlin Regional Court on Thursday to killing 12 of his patients. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

Milestones for China’s medical AI as robot wins EU nod and model tops benchmark

Medbot’s teleoperated robot gains EU clearance as Baichuan-M4 clinical AI outshines global rivals in OpenAI’s HealthBench.

[Shutterstock] Medical technology concept with 3d rendering surgery robot in surgery room. Photo: Shutterstock Images.
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Malaysia

Moving tribute to Malaysian donor spurs vital conversation on organ donation

Misconceptions remain in the Muslim-majority country – especially around brain death, burial and whether the body must remain complete.

Mainland China

China closing in but US leads in biotech quality and commercial reach: survey

The Cure survey said China leads ⁠in clinical development and supply chain, and rated US funding cuts a bigger threat than China competition.

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Wellness

The tick time bomb – how the bug can cause a meat allergy that can kill

Alpha-gal syndrome triggered by tick bites can cause serious allergic reactions after eating meat and dairy – but now there’s a drug for it.

The lone star tick is one of the species whose bite is known to cause alpha-gal syndrome. Photo: US Centres for Disease Control via AP
Wellness

Men face many health crises in midlife. How can they avoid them and age well?

Ahead of Father’s Day, experts explain how men can lower the risk of heart attacks, diabetes, strokes and more for a long, healthy life.

One of the reasons men develop health problems is their tendency to ignore pain and illness symptoms instead of going to a doctor. Experts explain why attending regular health checks is important and other ways men can live longer and healthier lives. Photo: Shutterstock
United States

World Cup puts Ebola outbreak and pandemic lessons to the test

Experts say slow responses, aid cuts and misinformation expose gaps in global health defences despite Covid lessons.

Wellness

She put on 35kg in 6 months from a hormonal disorder. How she dealt with it

Personal trainer Ashleigh Martin reveals her journey with PMOS – until recently called PCOS – and why her lifestyle overhaul avoids GLP-1s.

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