Last updated on January 10, 2022.
What are Varicose Veins? | Causes | Risk factors | Signs and symptoms | Complications | Stages | Diagnosis | Treatments | Preventions
Varicose veins are abnormally enlarged, swollen, and twisted veins beneath the skin, often found in the lower legs.
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Did you know that dental health is so at risk when you’re pregnant? There’s an old Chinese saying “gain a child, lose a tooth” 生一個孩子，掉一顆牙 – a traditional belief that the foetus strips away the calcium from the mother’s teeth, leading to tooth loss. According to the WHO, over 90% of the population will have […]
Read MoreLast updated on November 10, 2021.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Let’s learn more about breast cancer with the Clinical Oncologist from ICON Cancer Centre!
Read MoreLast updated on December 15, 2021.
Massage can be a great way to improve your physical and mental health. Here are the top health excuses to enjoy a massage!
Read MoreLast updated on October 12, 2021.
What is Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma | Signs & Symptoms | Causes & Risk Factors | Preventions | Cancer Tests | Stages of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma | Treatments | Get Help!
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is common in Asia. Early treatment is key to cure the “Cantonese cancer”.
Read MoreLast updated on October 13, 2021.
Anemia Meaning | Causes and Types | Signs and Symptoms | Diagnosis | Risk Factors | Complications | Treatments | Preventions
Anemia is a blood condition usually associated with tiredness and weakness. Want to know if you have enough red blood cells and hemoglobin? Read our ultimate anemia guide now!
Read MoreLast updated on September 8, 2021.
What are birth control pills | How do birth control pills work | Guidance | When to take | Side effects | Which is the best | How to get birth control pills | Emergency contraceptive pills
Here is a complete guide to birth control pills: which ones are available in Hong Kong, how they work, when to take them, side effects and where to buy them.
Read MoreLast updated on August 6, 2021.
Drinking cold water may bring your body more harm than good. Read more to learn why!
Read MoreLast updated on November 12, 2021.
What is a morning after pill | Effectiveness | For breastfeeding women | Side effects | Where to find | Family Planning Association | Public medical providers | Private medical providers | Alternatives
Looking for a morning-after pill in Hong Kong? Here is a comprehensive guide, reviewed by Dr. Zara Chan 陳駱靈岫, Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. As starter, note that there are two types of emergency contraceptive pills and both require a doctor’s prescription: Ulipristal Acetate (UPA EC Pill) and Progestogen EC Pill (LNG EC Pill). What […]
Read MoreLast updated on August 26, 2021.
The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong (FPAHK) is a non-profit organization providing sexual and reproductive health services, education, training and resources, advocacy and communications. It also offers research and studies to the community of Hong Kong. FPAHK plays a major role in providing Hong Kong people with primary sexual and reproductive health care. As […]
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