Category Archive For "Health"
Government proposes new path for maternity leave bill
In a rather surprising move, Hong Kong’s labor administer has asked the Legislative Council of Hong Kong to bypass its standard procedures and pass a bill that would add four weeks to maternity leave, making it 14 weeks instead of 10 weeks and avoiding a backlog of bills due to political maneuvering. In this Pacific …
All you need to know about the fear of SARS returning in Hong Kong
SARs, also known as severe acute respiratory syndrome or atypical pneumonia, plagued Asia Pacific countries back in 2002-2004. Today, early signs of SARS-like virus returning are starting to show, and you need to be ready. In this article by Pacific Prime Hong Kong, we’ll take you through the disturbing new cases of pneumonia in China, …
5 strategies to address embarrassing problems with your doctor
Sitting down with a person that you’ve just known for a few minutes to share your innermost secrets and discuss your quirky symptoms can be an awkward and stressful experience. Embarrassing health woes can be anything ranging from sexual dysfunction, sexually-transmitted infections and diseases, urinary incontinence, to hair loss and body odor. However, as embarrassing …
Why it’s time for men to talk about mental health
Mental health has always been an under-discussed issue in Asia. In Hong Kong, a city where its citizens face an immense amount of work-place stress, family pressure, and financial stress, mental health problems are widespread. For various reasons, Hong Kong men are more prone to developing mental health problems than women. In this article by …
Air pollution affects the health of expats and visitors in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s air pollution has been in the headlines recently due to its harmful effects on the health of residents and those visiting. The problem is so severe in some areas that expats and their families are considering the option of jumping ship to other cities, like Tokyo and Singapore, where the air is considerably …
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