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In cramped conditions, children in subdivided flats have nowhere to put a desk. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

93% of children in Hong Kong subdivided flats have spinal issues: survey

Children not having proper desks to do homework is the main reason for problems, Society for Community Organisation says.

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Hong Kong group to train ‘well-being practitioners’ to help 1,500 stressed pupils

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China medic kills insomniac lover by injecting anaesthetics 20 times in 6 hours

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China’s lonely-heart crisis fuels a growing ‘companionship economy’

As Chinese society becomes more atomised, consumers devoid of human interaction are increasingly opening their wallets to stave off loneliness.

17 Nov 2024 - 5:00PM

China’s single population is increasingly turning to various forms of paid companionship – from chatting with strangers online to virtual role-playing games. Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion | Why a social media ban could be in Hong Kong youth’s best interest

Free societies might blanch at the thought of restricting media, but adults owe young people a duty of care when it comes to hard issues.

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Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens

Scientists say changing weather patterns are creating ideal conditions for dengue to flourish and spread.

17 Nov 2024 - 3:47PM

South China car attack suspect still in a coma, Zhuhai police say

The man accused of killing 35 people after a car rammed into crowds of people is still unable to be questioned.

17 Nov 2024 - 2:00PMvideocam

Authorities have moved floral tributes to the victims inside.Photo: Reuters

The heavy toll of dementia on sufferers and their families

17 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM

‘For love’: China student in weekly round trips for Australia class so he can see partner

Master’s degree student goes extra mile between continents because he misses his girlfriend and China hometown food.

17 Nov 2024 - 10:20AM

Meet Dog the Bounty Hunter’s reality TV star daughter, Bonnie Chapman

Bonnie Chapman said she began gaining weight after her mum’s death and that her relationship with her famous dad soured after she joined a Black Lives Matter protest.

17 Nov 2024 - 5:00AMvideocam

Bonnie Chapman is one of Duane Chapman’s 13 children. Photos: @bonniejoc; @duanedogchapman/Instagram

She would drink until she passed out. Now she is a new woman

Corporate high-flier Julie Landau beat an alcohol addiction and in the process overcame her bulimia. Now she’s helping other women.

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Having given up alcohol and broken free of bulimia’s grip, Julie Landau says she feels “lighter, freer and more like myself than ever before”. Now, instead of getting black-out drunk, she is into fitness and coaches women in power. Photo: Julie Landau

India hospital fire kills 10 babies, raises fire safety concerns

The fire began late on Friday, officials saying the blaze spread quickly through the ward where 55 infants were being treated.

16 Nov 2024 - 9:26PM

Hong Kong health experts urge clearer HIV testing guidelines for lower-risk groups

Surge in late HIV diagnosis cases prompts advice from experts to test beyond high-risk groups.

16 Nov 2024 - 10:15PM

1 in 4 men in Hong Kong at risk of moderate to severe mental health problems: poll

Survey of 1,698 men reveals 417 have moderate or severe mental health risks, with more than half between 35 and 54 years.

16 Nov 2024 - 6:45PM

Many men face stressors such as long working hours and financial struggles, a source has said. Photo: Shutterstock

Philippine cockfighting still soars even as feathers are ruffled over job losses

The advent of betting machines at cockpits has led to traditional betcallers losing their jobs as Filipinos continue to embrace the sport.

16 Nov 2024 - 5:00PM

Despite protests against cockfighting by animal activists, millions of dollars still change hands daily in cockpits across the Philippines. Photo: AFP

Female Chinese military pilot wows air show fans

16 Nov 2024 - 4:01PM

How China’s underground raves give frustrated youth a sense of escape

Often held in hidden locations without official knowledge, raves in China offer a sense of freedom to people feeling ground down by society.

16 Nov 2024 - 3:15PM

China’s netizens warned that shutting down scientists’ views may hobble progress

Renowned scientists such as physicist He Zuoxiu and Fields Medal winner Yau Shing-Tung have been subjected to online attacks.

16 Nov 2024 - 12:00PMvideocam

“Fandom culture is worryingly penetrating into discussions of science topics” and could hurt China’s technology sector, editorial in state-affiliated media outlet has warned. Photo: Shutterstock

Inside one of Manila's brutal cockfighting pits

16 Nov 2024 - 11:00AM

Being Chinese | English took me out of a Chinese factory, but not China out of me

I learned English as a bored young factory worker and began writing in it to avoid censorship. But my decision has come with pros and cons.

16 Nov 2024 - 10:23AM

Editorial | Healthy start to new Hong Kong medical school bid

Third such facility for city will have to bring something different to medical care, both in terms of curriculum and students.

16 Nov 2024 - 6:15AM

A healthy dose of urgency is needed to train more Hong Kong medical professionals as the city pursues its role as a biomedical hub. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s first-wave tycoons are retiring. Are their kids ready to step up?

As China’s first-generation entrepreneurs reach old age, their companies grapple with succession dilemmas and a new business landscape.

16 Nov 2024 - 7:18AMvideocam

Opinion | Pragmatic Southeast Asia will adapt to Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda

The region is already bracing itself for the reinstatement of a more transactional and nationalist policy agenda in the White House.

16 Nov 2024 - 5:58AMvideocam

How microplastics threaten humans and the US$149 test to see your levels

Experts say microplastics reduce fertility, lower sperm count and may increase cancer risk. Biohacker Bryan Johnson is trying to help.

16 Nov 2024 - 4:57AM

China’s tax man is coming for live-streamers who evade taxes

Huge fines are being imposed on high-profile internet celebrities and streaming hosts, as state authority says they must set a positive example for fans.

15 Nov 2024 - 11:16PMvideocam

China’s highest tax authority is on a mission to ensure that internet streamers pay their fair share of taxes. Photo: Getty Images

Clemency bid gathers steam for Thai trans woman jailed in Malaysia for drugs

Advocates claim the country’s justice system is uneven, with comparisons to swift halved sentence for former prime minister Najib.

16 Nov 2024 - 8:25AMvideocam

Activists have urged Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah to pardon a Thai transwoman serving a life sentence for drug trafficking. Photo: Facebook/selangorroyaloffice

Man with cancer in China hides wealth, uses US$97,000 in donations to buy flat

Sick university graduate pleads poverty but wealthy family has property portfolio, crowdfunding platform bans him as result.

15 Nov 2024 - 11:04AM

Meet Oprah’s personal trainer – and friend – Bob Greene

Oprah was at her heaviest weight when she met Greene during a last-ditch attempt to get a handle on her diet; over 30 years, Greene has helped her heal her relationship with food and handle her life.

15 Nov 2024 - 5:00AM

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Health & Pharmaceuticals

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