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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 graIntestinal tract disease
Cancer
Probiotics: What You Need To Know
The definition of probiotics identified by FAO and WHO is the live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. According to a research carried out in the 1970s, probiotics may help lower the risk for sevIntestinal tract disease
Cancer
Why You Should Never Ignore Blood in Your Stool
Bloody stool is a common symptom. Food passes through the digestive system in the following order: Mouth, oesophagus, stomach, the small intestine, the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Blood in stoor usually indicate a problem in a part of the digestivIntestinal tract disease
Haemorrhoid & stool blood
Cancer
International Women’s Day: Be a Healthier Women
International Women's Day is celebrated on the 8th of March every year around the world. It is a focal point in the movement for women's rights. We celebrate the festival today all over the world and recognise the critical contribution that women play inCancer
Gynaecology
How Often Should You Have a Colonoscopy?
Colorectal cancer is one of the commonest cancers in Hong Kong. In 2018, 35,131 inpatient discharges and deaths were related to the colorectal cancer, which accounted for 15.1% of hospitalization due to all types of cancers. In 2018, 2,314 persons died frIntestinal tract disease
Cancer