Category Archive For "Health"
Where to buy medicine in Hong Kong
Walk down the street in Hong Kong and it won’t be long before you pass either a chain pharmacy or a mom-and-pop shop. Go in one, and you will quickly find that they are all well stocked with common over-the-counter drugs and a solid selection of traditional Chinese medicine. While the sheer number of stores …
Melioidosis outbreak in HK: Here’s what you need to know
Since August 2022, there has been a significant rise in the number of melioidosis cases in Hong Kong – with a cluster starting in Sham Shui Po. With 34 cases of the fatal infectious disease recorded in HK and counting, local authorities are working on containing the spread. For those living in the SAR, news …
Your complete guide to dementia
Our body and mind tend to become weaker as we age, and that can include the onset of dementia. According to the Hospital Authority in Hong Kong, the prevalence rate of dementia in the SAR is estimated to be at 5%-8% amongst persons aged over 65, and that figure shoots up to 20%-30% amongst those …
Everything you need to know about Ob-Gyns in Hong Kong
Expat women tend to have a few more health issues to worry about than their male counterparts. Firstly, women have to choose the right Ob-Gyn to go to for health check-ups and family planning. What’s more, it’s helpful to understand reproductive issues and other problems that typically affect women. Before you search “gynecologist near me” …
Long work hours and your health
Hong Kong holds a multitude of ‘number ones’, many of which people in the city take pride in. Reports on working hours and work-life balance also tend to award the city number one for the most overworked cities. That being said, Hong Kong dropped to second place in 2022 – ranking after Dubai and before …
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