Hyperosmia: When Smells Rule Your Life
The sense of smell is one of our most powerful senses. When it interferes with your daily life, it may be hyperosmia.
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Pregnancy-related Health Articles
Not sure what to expect in Hong Kong when expecting? This section will answer your questions on pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and post-pregnancy topics.
The Ultimate Guide to Maternity Leave in Hong Kong
Everything you need to know about maternity leave in HK. Read on.
Read MorePostpartum Depression in Hong Kong: Expert Guide
Life in Hong Kong runs at a frenetic pace. There’s a lot of pressure on people in the city to aim for a promotion, hit the hottest restaurant, and wear the latest labels. The busy-ness of the city can lead people to feel lonely and it’s not always easy to find space and time to […]
Read MoreCoronavirus and Pregnancy: What to Know (Updated)
What are coronavirus risks for your pregnancy? All your questions answered by Dr. Zara Chan, OBGYN.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Obstetrician-Gynecologists in Hong Kong
Looking for an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) in Hong Kong? Healthy Matters brings you an expert, comprehensive guide, to help you with all the details you need! Methodology: This guide does not aim to be exhaustive. It is informative only and based on our independent research. No practitioner or clinic paid any fees or rendered any services […]
Read MoreThe Complete 2020 Guide to Matilda Hospital 明德國際醫院
Looking to visit a private hospital in Hong Kong for shorter wait lines and more personalised options? Here is your comprehensive, independent guide to Matilda Hospital 明德國際醫院 in Hong Kong. Special COVID-19 Measures Here are the measures Matilda International Hospital is taking for COVID-19. If you test positive for coronavirus, you will be sent to […]
Read MoreThe Complete OB-GYN-Reviewed Guide to Hong Kong Pregnancy
There’s a lot to think about when you get pregnant. In Hong Kong, we have a paradox of choice – we can choose from public, private, and a mix of both health services when accessing pregnancy and birth care. Where do you start? With the expertise of Dr. Edmund Hon 韓慶璋醫生, an obstetrician in Hong […]
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Pediatricians in Hong Kong
Everything you need to know to take care of your little (one)s.
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Epidurals in Hong Kong
Childbirth pain is not something expectant moms look forward to and – fortunately – there is epidural analgesia, one of the most effective ways to relieve labor pain. While epidurals are readily accessible in private hospitals, one cannot be guaranteed in public hospitals. We asked anesthetist and father of three, Dr. Assad Hussain 程浩生醫生, to […]
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 […]
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