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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
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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Wellness

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

Wellness

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

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.

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.

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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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A scientist works with a microscope and test tubes in a research laboratory. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

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.

More than 6 million fans are expected to attend World Cup matches, with hundreds of millions more watching from fan zones, pubs and other venues worldwide. Photo: Reuters
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.

Ashleigh Martin took up MMA fighting after rapidly gaining weight and experiencing erratic periods due to PMOS, a condition previously known as PCOS. Photo: Ashleigh Martin
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Social media tempts but patient confidentiality must be upheld

The arrest of an intern doctor, who is also an online influencer, and the suspension of a resident doctor show more ethics training may be needed.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why are breast cancer cases surging among younger Hong Kong women?

Breast cancer is the driving force behind women’s cancer cases surpassing men’s in the city since 2020, with lifestyle changes a possible key factor.

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Wellness

The TCM influencers demystifying ancient Chinese healing practices for Gen Z

Traditional Chinese medicine is trending as university-educated practitioners take to Instagram with clips combating common misconceptions.

With more than 25,000 Instagram followers each, Elizabeth Yau (left) from Hong Kong and Angeline Chong from Malaysia are part of a new wave of medical-professional content creators demystifying traditional Chinese medicine via informational clips on social media. Photo: Facebook/TCM.Elizabeth, Instagram/tcmwithangeline
Trending in China

Discovery of ancient Chinese anaesthesia reveals advanced early surgical practices

Researchers recently announced the discovery of Ming-era (1368–1644) topical anaesthetics, but how did they work.

The legendary doctor Hua Tuo, middle, from China's late Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) operates on a patient, performing a bold abdominal incision. Photo: bucm.edu
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Targeted therapy could turn advanced lung cancer into chronic illness: CUHK study

Clinical trial finds 55 per cent of patients on lorlatinib experience no disease progression for at least seven years.

Pakistan

Acid attack on female doctor forces Pakistani women to reconsider medicine

The attack on Mahnoor Nasir at her hospital has shown the risk of violence and social disparities women face in Pakistan.

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China’s private sector

Which company could become the Chinese Pfizer? Here are analysts’ top picks

A boom in outlicensing agreements leads to a debate over which Chinese firms may be first to break into overseas markets with own brands.

Chinese pharmaceutical companies may expand into international markets in the coming years. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Smoking is down but why are more Hong Kong women getting lung cancer?

A 20 per cent rise in lung cancer cases among Hong Kong women prompts calls for wider screening, with genetics and cooking fumes cited as key risks.

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China’s private sector

With AI able to predict disease, can we treat ageing like a ‘bug’ in the system?

AI is transforming longevity as companies like METiS TechBio and Human Longevity use algorithms to combat ageing and predict health risks.

Artificial intelligence

First AI-designed ‘universal vaccine’ tested in humans

The experimental jab is intended to target a wide range of viruses, including those behind deadly outbreaks like Sars, Mers and Covid-19.

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Researchers hope that this type of vaccine could one day help fend off future pandemics. Photo illustration: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Warning over home births, anti-vaccine stance after unregistered baby case

Doctor says unassisted home births carry extremely high risks, following arrest of baby Danny’s parents over refusal to provide DNA test.

Home births are not illegal in Hong Kong, but they are not recommended by the Midwives Council. Photo: Getty Images
Bangladesh

Bangladesh faces further measles risk due to lack of vaccinations, travel

Nearly 600 people have died from the disease, with over 60,000 suspected cases in the country since mid-March.

Science

Biomedicine | China steps up Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s drug push, looks to TCM

With the most cases of the two leading neurodegenerative diseases, and affected population rising as country ages, China needs to find new treatments.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why are so many more people in Hong Kong getting cancer?

While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back.

Illustration: Mario Cameira
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How an HKU-developed eczema product could help fight superbug threat

Scientists develop plant-based moisturiser that ‘turns lions into sheep’, taming bacteria causing eczema itch and reducing antibiotic reliance.

HKU Professor Richard Kao says that if superbugs become dominant, humanity will return to a “pre-antibiotic” era in which standard treatments for infections are useless. Photo: Karma Lo
Wellness

She quit smoking, then ran an ultra-marathon. How she finally kicked the habit

On World No Tobacco Day, we discover a marathon runner’s secret to quitting smoking and look at Hong Kong’s goal of a smoke-free generation.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Taxpayers ‘won’t lose out’ if CUHK medical centre pays off public loan early

Lawmaker argues hospital is taking advantage of government after previously seeking repayment extensions during difficult times.

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