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Food dye Red 3, which the US Food and Drug Administration has now banned ban from foods, is used to give some confectionery a bright red colour. Already banned elsewhere, the dye has been shown to cause cancer in rats.
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31 years after Europe, US FDA bans Red 3 food dye on cancer fears

Substance that gives confectionery, cakes and cherries bright red hue has long been banned in cosmetics, and in EU countries from most food.

16 Jan 2025 - 7:46PM

Child obesity, physical inactivity may be setting stage for dementia

16 Jan 2025 - 7:15AM

Snake behaviour altered by climate change, habitat loss. Why we’re at risk

15 Jan 2025 - 6:41PM

What is acupuncture and how can it relieve pain? Experts explain

Acupuncture is a popular TCM treatment. Two young practitioners describe the ways they use it and the benefits it provides.

14 Jan 2025 - 12:45PM

TCM practitioner Elizabeth Yau gives a patient facial acupuncture. Acupuncture has become a common TCM treatment. Photo: Elizabeth Yau

Microplastics in tea bags work their way deep into our bodies, study finds

Scientists are increasingly concerned about the potential health implications of microplastics and nanoplastics entering human organs.

14 Jan 2025 - 7:15AM

New health tech wearables at CES measure blood sugar, capture heart murmurs

MindMics’ earbuds and DexCom’s Stelo patches stand out at CES 2025, while an expert calls the approval process for such devices ‘pathetic’.

12 Jan 2025 - 6:45PM

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3 fitness trends for 2025, including advances in wearable tech

Leading global trends in the American College of Sports Medicine’s 2025 report include advances in wearable tech beyond tracking steps.

12 Jan 2025 - 11:15AMvideocam

Three global fitness trends in 2025 have been spotted by the American College of Sports Medicine. One is advances in wearable tech. Photo: Shutterstock

Ringo Starr talks about his new country album, Barbara Bach and broccoli

In 1970, former drummer Beatle Ringo Starr recorded his first country album. 55 years later, he’s releasing his second, Looking Up.

13 Jan 2025 - 4:15PMvideocam

How mouth-taping could reduce snoring – but beware of side effects

Mouth-taping is purported to provide many health benefits relating to sleeping and oral health, but could also be dangerous for some people.

12 Jan 2025 - 6:15PM

Iodine deficiency has made a comeback. The risks, and how to get enough

Iodised salt all but eradicated iodine deficiency years ago, but cases are now rising. Pregnant women and children are especially vulnerable.

11 Jan 2025 - 4:15PM

A swelling of the neck, known as a goitre, is a telltale sign of iodine deficiency. Photo: Shutterstock

Explainer | What are functional foods and should you be having them?

Functional foods claiming to provide all kinds of health benefits are blowing up on social media, but few examples have scientific backing.

11 Jan 2025 - 2:15PM

Some functional foods and beverages can be good for you, a doctor says, including products that have been fortified or enriched with a specific ingredient, like drinks fortified with vitamin B, or foods for specific dietary needs, like gluten-free or lactose-free products. But many others do not live up to their marketing. Photo: Shutterstock

AI mirror on the wall, who’s the most stressed of all? Tech at CES says you

A robot to combat loneliness, a mirror that spots fatigue – a look at the mental health tech on show at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show.

11 Jan 2025 - 11:15AM

How writing therapy can help you get to know yourself better

Done right, therapeutic writing can be a tool for psychotherapy and self-help. But who is it suitable for and how can you get started?

8 Jan 2025 - 7:15AM

5 wellness retreat trends in 2025, from sexual healing to psychedelics

Want to restore your libido, get help conceiving, or find relief from stress and addiction? Here is what’s trending in wellness tourism.

9 Jan 2025 - 11:15AM

SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain and Mexico offers a Sexual Wellbeing package - one of several wellness trends this year. Photo: Instagram/shawellness

How a Japanese electric spoon could help reduce the salt in your diet

The spoon uses an electric current to make food taste saltier, so you don’t feel the need to add more, and the risks of salt overconsumption.

10 Jan 2025 - 12:45PMvideocam

A spoon from Kirin uses a light electronic current to make food taste saltier than it actually is. Photo: Kirin

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 10-12

Indulge in some self-care, do yoga in a museum, get inspired by a Hong Kong ultra-running film and stock up on some half-price sports gear.

10 Jan 2025 - 5:15PMvideocam

Inside Myanmar drug rehab centre where tough love is the prescription

Weightlifting, karate drills and tug-of-war contests are all activities at the facility in a country that produces huge amounts of narcotics.

9 Jan 2025 - 7:15AM

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Coffee drinkers less at risk of head and neck cancers, new study finds

People who drink more than four cups of coffee a day are less at risk and even decaf coffee is found to have benefits, the analysis says.

7 Jan 2025 - 7:15PM

The research from the University of Utah in the US is the latest to suggest possible health benefits from drinking coffee. Photo: Shutterstock

5 simple checks for dementia, starting with a clock drawing test

Is it dementia? A popular neurologist uses five simple tests of cognitive function to help gauge the health of a patient’s brain.

8 Jan 2025 - 11:02PM

5 million people. 1 psychiatric hospital. Many patients are chained to beds

At Mauritania’s Nouakchott Centre for Specialised Medicine, most patients stay for only a few days as beds and staff are too scarce.

4 Jan 2025 - 11:15AM

Time to stop smoking? Study shows a smartwatch app could help

Smartwatch app detects movements that indicate smoking, sends vibration alert, a text offering moral support and tally of cigarettes smoked.

6 Jan 2025 - 11:15AM

The app developed and tested by UK researchers for smartwatches sends a vibration alert and text message when the watch detects motions that indicate the wearer is smoking. Photo: University of Bristol

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Run clubs have arrived in Hong Kong to combine exercise and community

This booming subculture is attracting runners of all abilities and from all walks of life to join up and enjoy a workout together – and buy the merch.

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Learning to say “no” at work is essential for protecting our physical and mental health. Photo: Shutterstock

How to set boundaries at work to improve your mental health

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Madonna and her actor husband Sean Penn were snapped by an intrepid Post photographer dining in the Godown restaurant in Central during her trip to Hong Kong in early 1986 to shoot the film Shanghai Surprise. Photo: SCMP Archives

When Madonna and Sean Penn were in Hong Kong to shoot Shanghai Surprise

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This ‘grandma’s game’ is taking Hong Kong – and all ages – by storm

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