Category: 6. Health

HONG KONG – Hong Kong recorded its first locally acquired case of chikungunya, the mosquito-borne virus that can cause debilitating joint pain lasting for years, heightening the risk of it spreading further in the city.

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Scientists have long known that animals pace their sleep, hunger, and activity with the changing light of the seasons. But now, new research indicates there is a signal for those rhythms other than light. The kinds of fat you eat may also help…

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Hypertension or high blood pressure is a prevalent health disorder that affects millions and people of all walks of life. Though it is said to strike at any age or at any time of the year, winters pose a special set of problems to individuals…

Healthy Diet May Mitigate Mortality Risk from Prolonged Sitting

Prolonged sitting increases mortality risk in cancer survivors, but a healthy diet may significantly reduce that risk, according to new population-based research.

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The research, led by Queen’s University Belfast and funded by Diabetes UK, found that by targeting early damage to the eye before it becomes irreversible, the treatment offers a potential new way to slow or prevent vision loss in people living…

Rising Burden of Paediatric Long COVID After Reinfection

The long-term impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on children remains a pressing public health concern, particularly in the context of paediatric long COVID, also referred to as post-acute…