Chloroquine: Can it Cure COVID-19?
Chloroquine is a drug that’s been around for decades, so why is there such a hype around it?
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COVID-19: Where to Get Tested in Hong Kong?
We have done the research for you: here are your options and costs.
Read MoreHow to Cope During COVID-19: Tips from a Psychologist
COVID-19 brings lots of challenges. Here are expert tips and advice to feel better.
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Flu Vaccines in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the flu is most common from January to March and from July to August. It is recommended by the Department of Health that flu vaccines should be received every year in autumn. Getting a flu vaccine early on can be beneficial as the body needs at least two weeks to produce the […]
Read MoreHow to Prepare For Flu Season in Hong Kong
It is finally cooler in Hong Kong and it is the time of the year to get your flu shot. Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu in Hong Kong, reducing doctor visits, school sick days, work sick days and preventing hospitalizations. People who are most vulnerable […]
Read MoreInfluenza Vaccination During Pregnancy | Risks & Benefits
In Hong Kong, pregnant women are one of the priority groups eligible to receive the influenza vaccination according to The Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases. The Government has introduced free/subsidized flu vaccines for pregnant women to promote vaccination but to also protect pregnant women from the influenza (“the flu”) and its complications. In Hong […]
Read MoreWhat Your Tongue Says About Your Health | Western vs. Chinese Medicine
Did you know that your tongue is one of the strongest muscles in your body and that it can tell a lot about your health? According to both Western and Chinese medicines your tongue can indicate deficiencies and diseases. Here is a brief guide to what your tongue can tell you about your health. What Western Medicine […]
Read MoreWhy Is Blue Good For You
Have you ever been by the ocean and experienced a state of mind so peaceful that you still remember it? Do you sometimes wonder what it is about the seaside that makes you feel refreshed on so many levels? According to research, it is shown that the ocean can be a sanctuary for us, and […]
Read MoreLung Cancer in Hong Kong: From Causes to Treatment
Lung cancer has been the leading cause of cancer deaths in Hong Kong since the HK Cancer Registry opened in 1983. Its high mortality rate is largely due to the fact that most patients do not have visible symptoms at an early stage of the disease. Lung cancer is the second and third most common […]
Read MoreDiabetes in Hong Kong: What You Should Know
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases, and millions of people are living with it worldwide. It is also a growing concern in Hong Kong. Indeed it puts a significant burden on the public healthcare system and individual health costs, due to the complications it can cause. Here is your complete guide to […]
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