Does milk or warm water help an upset stomach?

Many of us have experienced stomach pain at night, especially close to bedtime. It can result in sleep disturbances. There is a common belief that milk and warm water can alleviate stomach pain. Is it true? More

Does drinking milk before bed help growing taller?

Milk consists of various essential nutrients including calcium, protein, potassium, certain vitamins, iodine and phosphorus. Hence, it provides your child with certain essential components that help in building body mass and growth. More

Children’s Day raises our awareness of how we can protect children's health

Being a parent, the health of your child should be your top concern. For effective childcare, you’ll want to receive care from a specialised paediatrician and to achieve timely identification and referral of children with health and developmental problems More

What is a liver cyst?

Liver cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in the liver. They are usually noncancerous (benign) and generally don’t require treatment unless symptoms develop. Some people have a single cyst. Others may develop a condition called polycystic liver disease More

Foods that may increase the risk of colon cancer and those that fight colon cancer

Today, the home cooked meals are gradually being replaced by restaurant food and fast food. Fast food which is tasty, affordable and fast, has found its way into many homes in Hong Kong. The fast food diet habits of relying heavily on meat and less on gra More