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A Chinese province is attempting to ease concerns over the physical stress of childbirth with a plan to include labour pain treatment in public health insurance policies. Photo: Getty Images

Chinese province makes labour pain relief pledge to ease childbirth jitters

Hainan says labour pain relief will be covered by public health insurance, part of broader plan to boost birth rates.

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Chinese pharmaceutical companies look abroad for growth markets

Shanghai Henlius struck a deal in Saudi Arabia while XtalPi signed a partnership with Sinar Mas Multiartha in Indonesia.

Fosun’s Shanghai Henlius, Tecent-backed XtalPi ink partnership deals with Asian partners. Photo: Shanghai Henlius

Disgust as China mother posts photo of toddler son urinating over family meal

Graphic image shows arc of urine sprinkling from little boy over a table loaded with eggs, vegetables, steamed buns which family then eats.

China influencer adopts pig feed diet to save money, sparks health concerns

Her stunt quickly garners attention on mainland social media, amassing 6.3 million views on Weibo.

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Report finds China targeted AstraZeneca in fraud probe over cancer treatment

The pharmaceutical giant, whose China chief is now under investigation, was previously at the centre of insurance scam cases, report says.

According to new media reports, AstraZeneca sales representatives in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen were at the centre of an investigation first announced in early 2022. Photo: AFP

Chinese woman, scolded at work, stops eating, needs reminders to use toilet

Doctor likens Li to a ‘wooden’ figure trapped in catatonic stupor – an alarming sign of depression.

Chinese team says new imaging will save healthy tissue in breast cancer surgery

Innovation would detect margins of tumours before and during surgery, paper says.

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China’s Guangzhou city sees Dengue fever cases rise by 73% in space of a week

The city is at the centre of a spike in cases across Guangdong province as WHO warns mosquito-borne disease is spreading rapidly.

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Guangzhou recorded 437 cases last week, three of them serious. Photo: Simon Song

CK Life’s Yuen banks on Big Pharma experience to boost new drug success

Lance Yuen spent two decades at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Bayer in the region before becoming the CEO at CK Life Sciences last month.

CK Life Sciences management (from left) Wendy Tong Barnes, chief corporate affairs officer Wendy Tong-Barnes, CEO Lance Yuen, deputy chairman Alan Yu, chief scientific officer Melvin Toh, and vice president corporate development Cecilia Ho

China boy, 4, loses finger after father chooses massage parlour to treat infection

Foot massage shop ‘cream’ treatment turns out to be nothing of sort, authorities order business to pay US$23,000 in compensation.

China mum, once jumping rope with son, masters stunts for health, happiness

Woman will spend months, and even years, learning the most difficult tricks.

South Korea, China youth turn to ‘Cinderella’, garlic IV drips to boost energy

Intravenous nutrient therapy blends liquid vitamins and saline drip, but medical benefits have not been definitively proven.

Office workers in South Korea and China use nutrient IV drips to combat fatigue, but the benefits are unproven. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/QQ.com

China actress warned by doctors after adding ‘height-boosting’ drugs to son’s food

Video was viewed over 100 million times, sparking concerns from doctors about false promises with potential side effects.

A Chinese actress was cautioned by doctors after she added height-enhancing drugs to her son’s food. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Xiaohongshu

Ultrasound cancer treatment, supported by Li Ka-shing, gains traction in Asia

Focused ultrasound, backed by Li Ka-shing, is emerging as a non-invasive, commercially viable cancer treatment, attracting significant investments.

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Huawei heats up global smartwatch market with launch of new GT 5 series

Huawei’s latest product launch reflects the US-sanctioned firm’s efforts to boost revenue, as demand for advanced smartwatches rises in 2024.

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5 popular spices used in Chinese cooking and why people love them

Sand ginger, Chinese cassia, star anise, turmeric and five-spice powder have been used for their taste and health benefits for centuries.

Star anise, or illicium verum, is a popular spice in Chinese home cooking for both its taste and health benefits. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese diet shift to more meat to cost US$14 billion in health spending: study

Scientists say amid China’s healthcare system development and reform, ‘transitioning to a plant-based diet will be crucial’.

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13 more Hong Kong patients found with potentially deadly fish-linked infection

Patients with Group B Streptococcus found to have same ST283 strain as 27 earlier cases, Centre for Health Protection says.

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Laughter could be the best medicine for dry eye disease: study

In a study into dry eye disease, Chinese and British researchers find that laughter therapy was as effective as eye drops.

A study has found that laughter could be as effective as eye drops for sufferers of dry eye disease. Photo: Shutterstock

Why death of Li Haizeng, 34, has other Chinese scientists taking note

Fear of being left behind drives academics to work harder, even at the expense of well-being and mental health, says university lecturer.

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The death of Li Haizeng, a material scientist at Shandong University, from a heart attack at the age of 34 has unsettled China’s research community. Photo: Weibo/西子丹聊斋

China father dies after having 23 teeth extracted and 12 implants in 1 day

Man suffers constant pain for 2 weeks, heartbroken daughter says he did not get to drive new car family bought him.

China woman gained 20kg in a year due to work stress, sees change after quitting

Woman says job a ‘disaster’ for mental and physical well-being, quit to protect herself.

China man, 30, worked 104 days with 1 day off, dies from organ failure

A man in China died after working for 104 consecutive days with only one rest day, and a court held his employer partially responsible.

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A 30-year-old Chinese man, who worked 104 consecutive days with only one day off, tragically died from organ failure. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Opinion | 3 ways Hong Kong can get the most out of Chinese medicine

Chinese medicine needs a focus on practical training and integration with other disciplines to help improve Hong Kong’s healthcare outcomes.

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Students weigh out Chinese medicine ingredients at Hong Kong Baptist University, in December 2013. Photo: Dickson Lee

Obesity-related cancers rocketing among young people in China

Researchers said there had been an ‘alarming’ increase in cases across all age groups, especially among those aged 25 to 29.

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Sloppy China double eyelid job leaves woman with blurred vision, hair loss

A woman in China has been left traumatised by a bungled double eyelid cosmetic procedure which left her with blurred vision, hair loss, and depression.

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9 September, 2024
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