East Asians more likely to have stomach cancer due to lower alcohol tolerance, study finds

East Asians are more likely to develop a rare type of stomach cancer due to a genetic predisposition to lower alcohol tolerance, a new study...

Padma Lakshmi, Chrissy Teigen honored by Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) recently honored “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi and model Chrissy Teigen at their inaugural Sp...

Divorced couple in China remarries after son’s autism diagnosis

A divorced couple in northern China who remarried following their son’s autism diagnosis has touched the hearts of many on social medi...

WHO fires Asia chief for racism, abuse and unethical behavior

More than a year after being accused of racist, abusive and unethical behavior, Dr. Kasai Takeshi has reportedly been fired from his positio...

Japanese inn apologizes for changing communal bathwater only twice a year

Japanese health authorities conducting a test of a luxury onsen’s bathwater found that Legionella bacteria levels were 3,700 times over the ...

S. Korean scientists find gene that can help regulate leukemia progression in new study

A team of South Korean researchers has found that a previously discovered gene could regulate the progression of leukemia.  Scientists from ...

K-pop’s newest hit: mental health support through audio therapy

The manager of a legendary K-pop artist once asked me to exclude the words “mental health” in any context from a pending interview profile. ...

Asia’s richest man to enter genetic testing market with $145 kits

Indian billionaire and Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is preparing to launch a comprehensive genome testing kits billed as the che...

These 5 sleeping habits can add up to 5 years to your life, according to new study

Researchers have determined five healthy sleeping habits that could help you live longer. In a five-year study, researchers analyzed sleep a...

‘Use Rest’: ‘Pokémon Sleep’ mobile game will track your sleeping habits

The Pokémon Company has revealed its first trailers for the highly anticipated “Pokémon Sleep” mobile game.  Initially announced in 2019, fa...

Asian and European men saw largest increases to penis size in past 3 decades, study finds

Asian and European men saw the world’s largest increases in average penile length in the past three decades, a new study by a team of intern...

Woman finds ‘wriggling’ parasitic worm in sashimi bowl from Don Don Donki

A now-viral Facebook post shows videos and photos of a parasitic worm wiggling around in a sashimi rice bowl from Japanese discount store ch...

Kimchi named top superfood for 2023 in survey of nutritionists

Kimchi, a traditional Korean dish made from fermented cabbage and gochugaru paste, has been named one of the top 10 superfoods for 2023 by n...

31% of children admitted to burn center suffered from instant ramen burns: study

Over a quarter of children rushed to the University of Chicago (UChicago) Burn Center between 2010 and 2020 suffered from instant ramen burn...

19-year-old in China is world’s youngest to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s: study

A team of Chinese researchers claimed to have discovered the world’s youngest Alzheimer’s disease patient.   Scientists from Xua...

Overprotective parents can make their children’s lifespans shorter, study finds

Children with overprotective parents tend to live shorter lives, a recent study has discovered. The longitudinal study, published in the jou...

Filipino American nurses join massive strike against NYC hospitals

Filipino American nurses who participated in the Monday walkout of over 7,000 nurses in New York City have earned the support of the city...

Video: Wash your hands — and smartphone — at McDonald’s in Japan

A video of a phone cleaning station at a McDonald’s in Japan has gone viral. Uploaded to Twitter by Sho Sawada (@shao1555) on Oct. 26, 2022,...

Language barriers prevent many AANHPI from accessing quality health care, study finds

An analysis conducted by the Urban Institute revealed that language barriers are preventing many Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific ...

How to enjoy a happy and healthy new year during COVID

With winter here, older adults and people with certain medical conditions are encouraged to take steps to protect themselves against COVID. ...

China’s lack of transparency on COVID outbreak sparks international concern

Before you read: China eases restrictions on inbound travelers after more than 2 years COVID cases skyrocket in China following easing of ze...

New study finds Buddhism can lower the risk of depression

Researchers at Chiang Mai University in Thailand have linked the observation of Buddhist precepts to a lower risk of developing depression....

TikTok pushes self-harm, ‘thinspiration’ content on children at alarming rate, study says

TikTok recommends suicide content to underage users as young as 13, with the fastest suggestion appearing 2.6 minutes after sign-up, accord...

Kia to donate $8 for every car sold to children’s hospital

Kia America has pledged to donate a minimum of $1,000,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through its Accelerate the Good charitab...

12 Asian countries ranked in top 25 deadliest popular travel destinations

In a list by insurance comparison website The Swiftest of the 50 most visited countries ranked for their safety, 12 of the 25 deadliest des...

Durian Milk Tea protein powder turns the fruit’s pungent power into gains

Adventurous fitness enthusiasts and boba fans alike can now add Durian Milk Tea flavor protein powder to their post-workout routine. Far E...

Bruce Lee may have died from drinking too much water, new study says

Bruce Lee was known for saying, “Be water, my friend,” but the martial arts legend may have died from drinking a copious amount of it, acco...

CDC links enoki mushrooms to listeria outbreak

The CDC has linked the Listeria outbreak to enoki mushrooms. Those who are pregnant, over the age of 65 or have a weakened immune system p...

Updated vaccines launch to help protect against COVID this winter

With the weather getting cooler and holiday season approaching, it’s important we use all the tools available to help protect ourselves and ...

Chinese woman’s quest for successful childbirth despite 26 miscarriages sparks criticism

A Chinese mother who gave birth after 26 miscarriages faced online criticism after the hospital released her story. Her 26th miscarriage o...

China eases restrictions on inbound travelers after more than 2 years

On Friday, the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China announced its first step toward easing its strict zero-COV...

Rise of growth hormone use on children in China alarms health experts

Chinese health experts are raising concerns about the growing interest among parents to use synthetic human growth hormones on their own ch...

Indonesia bans cough syrups after nearly 200 child deaths

The Indonesian government has banned several brands of cough syrup after the number of children who have died from acute kidney injury (AKI...

FDA reviews evidence pulse oximeters less accurate on people with darker skin

A panel from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently met to review the reported inaccuracy of pulse oximetry in patients with ...

‘Like drinking a cup of milk tea’: China debuts world’s first inhalable COVID-19 vaccine

China began administering the world’s first inhalable COVID-19 vaccine in Shanghai. The vaccine is a mist that is inhaled through the mout...

86-year-old bodybuilder breaks own record as oldest Japan bodybuilding championships competitor

Japanese bodybuilder Toshisuke Kanazawa has broken his own record as the oldest male competitor in the Japan bodybuilding championships at ...