The Ultimate Guide to Psychiatrists in Hong Kong
If you’re looking for a mental health specialist qualified to prescribe medication but unsure of your options, here is your expert guide with all the details you need. Read More
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STD Screening | Where to Go in Hong Kong
Looking for STD testing in Hong Kong? Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are not something most people openly discuss or like to think about, but let’s talk about it! Because STD symptoms can go unnoticed, it is essential to get STD testing if you had unprotected sex and you think you may be at risk of… Read More
What 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 More
News! Free HPV Vaccine for Hong Kong Schoolgirls To Fight Cervical Cancer
The Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world and cervical cancer is by far the most common HPV-related disease. High-risk strains of HPV are the predominant cause of 70% of cervical cancer cases which has driven some countries to include the preventative HPV vaccine in their immunization programs citing… Read More
Do You Drink Enough (Water)? 6 Tips to Stay Hydrated!
How to stay hydrated this summer. Simple actions for your daily life. Read More
Breast Cancer Symptoms and Screening Options in Hong Kong
Every October we proudly support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But throughout the year, breast cancer in Hong Kong remains the number one cancer affecting women and the number three most frequent cancer affecting both men and women, alongside colon (one), lung (two), prostate (four), and liver cancer (five). Furthermore, in comparison to a decade ago… Read More
The 6 Best Apps to Monitor Air Quality in Hong Kong
According to the World Health Organization, Hong Kong is ranked in the top 20% most polluted cities in the world. Poor air quality has become a serious health hazard to humans and the impact on human health continues to be recognized as the invisible killer. Air pollution causes 24% of stroke deaths, 25% of heart… Read More
Colon Cancer in Hong Kong: Causes, Symptoms, Screening and Treatment
This is the most common cancer in Hong Kong. Here is what you should know about it. Read More
The Complete 2019 Guide to Queen Elizabeth Hospital 伊利沙伯醫院 in Hong Kong
Here is your comprehensive, independent guide to Queen Elizabeth Hospital 伊利沙伯醫院 in Hong Kong: maternity, A&E, inpatient services, outpatient services, costs and more. Overview of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital opened in 1963 and is the largest of Hong Kong’s 43 public hospitals. Like other public hospitals, it is under the supervision of the… Read More
The Expert Guide to Ophthalmologists in Hong Kong
Looking for an ophthalmologist in Hong Kong? Healthy Matters brings you an expert, comprehensive guide with all the details you need. Read More
