Oatmeal lowers cholesterol and protects cardiovascular health largely due to gut microbes processing oat polyphenols into compounds that interfere with the body’s own cholesterol production, according to Dr. Wang Szu-heng from Hengxin Rehabilitation Clinic. While soluble fiber beta-glucan remains the primary driver of the grain’s lipid-lowering effects, recent medical findings show that human gut bacteria … Read more
Intensive care physician Dr. Huang Xuan warns that “iron fist” discipline—using high pressure, fear, or physical violence—can cause permanent neurological damage in children. According to Dr. Huang, chronic stress from such methods reduces prefrontal cortex volume and overactivates the amygdala, leading to lifelong issues with impulse control and emotional regulation. The debate over disciplinary methods … Read more
The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts issued a 36-month protection order for an infant named Danny, placing him under the care of the Social Welfare Department. This ruling followed a multidisciplinary assessment that concluded the boy’s parents, Tsang and Kwan, had neglected the child by failing to provide standard newborn medical checkups and vaccinations. Why did … Read more
Hong Kong police arrested a 29-year-old woman, identified by local media as adult video actress Erena So Hoi-lam, on Thursday in Sham Shui Po on suspicion of promoting or facilitating illegal bookmaking. According to the Kowloon West Regional Crime Unit, the arrest follows an investigation into offshore gambling syndicates recruiting online influencers to market unauthorized … Read more
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Mindanao has triggered significant coastal uplift, pushing the seabed up by as much as 2 meters and extending shorelines by up to 200 meters. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the movement of the Cotabato trench caused these geological shifts, resulting in at least … Read more
Researchers at Yonsei University have developed smart contact lenses that increase serotonin levels by 47% through 30 minutes of daily use. According to a study published in Cell Reports Physical Science, the lenses use electrical signals delivered through the retina to stimulate the brain’s emotional centers, providing a non-invasive, drug-free method to treat depression. How … Read more
For many of us, the convenience of a quick luncheon meat sandwich or a steaming bowl of instant noodles is a staple of daily life. It’s fast, it’s affordable, and it’s embedded in our culture. But beneath the surface of our favorite takeaways and microwaveable meals, a quiet, long-term health experiment is unfolding—and the latest … Read more