HONG KONG — When cold season strikes, many Hongkongers instinctively reach for vitamin C supplements or a glass of orange juice. But does this popular remedy actually prevent or cure the common cold? And which fruits and vegetables truly pack the most immune-boosting power? The answers may surprise you. The Essential Role of Vitamin…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at midnight on June 12, and Hong Kong is bracing for a month-long football frenzy. With a record 104 matches scheduled, fans across the city are scrambling to find the best spots to watch the action live. From pizza joints and hotpot restaurants to speakeasy bars and…
A 16-year-old Taiwanese boy with no family history of stroke and a regular sports routine was suddenly struck by the condition while attending a补习班 (tutoring class), prompting medical experts to sound the alarm on overlooked risk factors and preventive diets. On an ordinary afternoon in a Taipei tutoring center, the teenager—an avid basketball and…
Hong Kong dietitians reveal the surprising health benefits, daily limits, and expert tips for choosing the perfect wax apple. As Hong Kong swelters through another humid summer, health-conscious residents are turning to a crisp, refreshing fruit that does more than just quench thirst. The wax apple—known locally as linwu—is gaining attention not only for…
Hong Kong’s beloved Taiwanese bubble tea chain Wanpo has captured the city’s taste buds with more than a dozen outlets, but a new calorie ranking by a local nutritionist reveals that one popular drink packs 752 kilocalories—equivalent to three bowls of white rice—urging fans to rethink their daily indulgence. Since its arrival from Taiwan,…
Forget retirement: one New Jersey woman proves that purpose, not pills, might be the real key to longevity. At 100 years old, Mariam Todd doesn’t spend her days in a rocking chair. Instead, she clocks into her family’s furniture store six days a week, logging 50 hours of work—and she hasn’t needed a doctor’s…
A surprising consensus has emerged from some of America’s leading oncologists: the food they most avoid is not an exotic ingredient but a humble cha chaan teng classic—processed meats like luncheon meat, ham, and sausages. In interviews with Parade magazine, five prominent cancer specialists independently named processed meats as the single item they refuse…
Hong Kong’s largest fast-food chain rewards loyalty app users with HK$1 hot milk tea, red bean ice, weekly cash vouchers, and a revamped points system through August 2. Café de Coral has launched a four-week promotion exclusively for its Club 100 mobile app members, offering a series of deep discounts that include iconic beverages…
Hong Kong cardiologist reveals six common walking mistakes that may harm your cardiovascular system more than help it For years, the mantra “10,000 steps a day” has been embraced as the gold standard for health. But according to Dr. Huang Shiyu, chief of the cardiology ward at Cathay General Hospital, many seemingly healthy walking…
A major chain restaurant group in Hong Kong is rolling out a limited-time dinner promotion across 20 locations, offering five premium dishes at a fraction of their usual cost starting from HK$13.8. The Baihao Food Group—which operates brands including Baihao Ming Yan, Choi Wui Palace, Baihui Restaurant, Baihui Hin, and Dou Wui Fishery Harbour—has…