Hong Kong faces significant demographic changes by 2050 with over one-third of its population estimated to be aged 65 or older. As the city becomes increasingly elderly, it must address a growing ment...

Large cohort studies from France indicate that people who regularly consume certain food preservatives have increased risks of developing type 2 diabetes and specific types of cancer....

Patients visiting emergency departments at night for non-urgent issues are largely unaware of alternatives such as evening clinics. Despite the difficulty in securing an appointment which involves mul...

Hong Kong's Hospital Authority has reported that on average, they receive about 5,000 public medical fee waiver applications daily with an approval rate of around 85%. This improvement follows complai...

The UK has implemented new regulations banning daytime TV and online advertisements for foods high in fat, salt, or sugar as part of efforts to reduce childhood obesity. The restrictions will affect c...

A mother waits outside an emergency ward with her breathless son who refuses admission due to financial constraints and fear of hospital expenses in New Delhi amidst severe smog conditions. The episod...

Researchers from the University of Hong Kong have found that more than 99 percent of Hong Kong residents lack immunity against a new flu strain, referred to as ‘super flu’. The team has urged the publ...

The article argues that the overuse of smartphones should be curbed as its effects are akin to substance abuse and can harm users in subtle ways unseen by most people, unlike issues with tobacco or al...

Avian influenza has been identified at a farm located in Sääre village, Hiiumaa Island, housing 100 birds of various species. Measures have been taken to cull the infected animals....

New smoking regulations in Hong Kong prohibiting smoking at public transport stops while waiting in queues of two or more people have been implemented. However, some individuals continue to smoke at t...

Estonian waste management company Eesti Keskkonnateenused has informed the city of Tallinn that it is unable to collect garbage on schedule due to an outbreak of illness among its staff. In response, ...

This article criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions and their impact over the past year. It details perceived negative effects of his involvement in environmental policies, public health discussio...

Starting Thursday, Hong Kong will enforce new smoking restrictions that ban smoking while queuing and near designated facilities such as bus stops and tourist sites. The Tobacco and Alcohol Control Of...

On December 15th, a fire broke out in a private room at a luxury sauna facility located in Tokyo's Akasaka district, resulting in the discovery of deceased customers inside the room. The incident has ...

The government of Hong Kong plans to offer approximately 300,000 residents free hepatitis B screenings early in 2026 as part of efforts to meet international goals for eliminating the disease by 2030....

Estonia anticipates setting a new record for traffic safety with the number of fatalities projected to be at its lowest level in recent decades....