The proportion of overweight and obese people in Hong Kong increased by more than five per cent over the last seven years, making up nearly half the population, a study has found, as doctors warned against using injectable weight-loss drugs bought online or from parallel importers without a doctor’s prescription. The Hong Kong Association for…
Hong Kong’s public hospitals will raise a range of charges from January 1, while anxious lower-income patients who face higher bills but do not qualify under new fee waiver thresholds are calling for more government help. From Thursday, patients will need to pay more in general, but the safety net will also be widened to…
Menopause has (at least) 32 symptoms that span the body. Besides vasomotor symptoms, like hot flashes and night sweats, or genitourinary ones, like vaginal dryness and bladder issues, metabolic symptoms due to menopause, like weight gain and increased insulin resistance, can also happen. In a comment recently published on December 1 in the journal Nature…
Improving diet and increasing physical activity levels together may be more effective at preventing weight gain – particularly harmful fat inside the abdomen – than just changing one of these behaviours, new research from the University of Cambridge suggests. An analysis of changes in physical activity and diet quality in UK adults found that while…
In response to World Diabetes Day, the Department of Health calls on citizens to adopt a healthy lifestyle and put the appeal of “Early Precautions, Detection and Treatment” into effect to reduce the risk of developing diabetes and related complications. Dr. Edwin Tsui, JP, the Controller of Centre for Health Protection. Photo source: Reference image…
Research Highlights: For people with Type 2 diabetes, following at least six healthy lifestyle habits when taking GLP-1 RA medications can lower their risk of heart attack, stroke, hospital visits due to cardiovascular disease and death, more than medication alone or healthy lifestyle changes alone. A study of more than 63,000 military veterans…
People with Type 2 diabetes who combined healthy lifestyle habits with GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications had a greater reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular disease death, compared to people only taking the medication, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions…
As Hong Kong grapples with a rise in chronic diseases like cardiovascular issues, cancer and diabetes, a growing frustration is emerging: the conventional medical model, focused on quick diagnosis and prescriptive medication, often falls short of addressing the causes of these long-term illnesses. Determined to bridge this gap, local health professionals Tricia Yap and Denise…
Foreign born immigrants to the United States have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than their U.S.-born counterparts; however, that advantage diminishes the longer they live in the U.S., according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Middle East 2025 Together with 16th Emirates Cardiac Society Conference taking place October 3-5, 2025,…
Diabetes is one of the most pressing health challenges worldwide, affecting millions of people across all age groups. Managing blood sugar levels effectively is essential not only to prevent serious complications but also to maintain overall health and wellbeing. While medications, strict dietary restrictions, and structured exercise routines are commonly highlighted in diabetes care, research…