The health benefits of cooking oils can be a complicated subject: some are better at lowering cholesterol while others might become ‘bad fats’ when exposed to high heat. We list our top five, based on input from food experts

Many parents have used food to comfort or calm children at some point, but new research confirms that it’s a short-term fix that can have long-term negative consequences

There are between 300,000 an 400,000 asthmatics in Hong Kong and the disease is becoming more prevalent every year. Proper diagnosis and treatment would help relieve suffering and save lives

World Allergy Week marked with workshops and a patient sharing session in Hong Kong, as doctors explain the risk of developing allergies and how early diagnosis in babies can reduce the problem

Studies show mushrooms can adjust the body’s immune response and boost brain cells, but Hong Kong experts warn some contain toxins; seven varieties to add to your diet for better health

Parents often have to make a judgment call about whether a kid is sick enough to be kept at home. A paediatrician explains the factors to weigh up, including whether they’ll infect classmates and teachers

How consuming a handful of nuts daily can help stave off a raft of illnesses, including heart disease and chronic inflammation, without sacrificing your waistline

Known as xing ren in traditional Chinese medicine, apricot kernels have been used in the past to treat lung problems, constipation and cancer

Feeling down? You might be lacking vitamin D. Emerging research is showing the role the vitamin plays in our heads. See five things to eat to raise your levels of the ‘sunshine vitamin’, and other ways to get some

Research shows that the vaccine is safe for healthy pregnant women and their fetuses and protects a newborn for the first few months of life

Producers push the ‘all natural’ calming qualities of a range of herbal drinks, but experts say there is little science to back up the claims about their therapeutic effects

The health benefits of fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, goji berries, eggplants and potatoes far outweigh the risk of inflammation

Adaptive clothing for the disabled is taking off in a big way, changing the lives of disabled people, and a Hong Kong design centre is doing its bit to make dressing, sport and daily life a little easier for the physically challenged

It’s one of the essential dietary minerals, vital to healthy bones, preventing anaemia and energy production. Now a clinical study shows copper also plays an integral role in the metabolism of fat

The yellow root from South Asia is a well known ingredient in curries and Middle Eastern dishes and has a large number of health benefits

Pulses such as kidney beans, broad beans, lentils and chickpeas are good for us because they reduce cholesterol, prevent heart disease and contribute to healthy bones and teeth

Is quinoa or brown rice better? How about strawberries vs blueberries, or Greek yogurt vs. regular yogurt. We have the answers

Scientists are close to developing a trap to lure the household pests - using compounds found in the insects' dung.