2019/01/11 |
Taiwan's Battle Against African Swine Fever Gets Political on PTT
Discussion on PTT, Taiwan's largest online forum, has taken a political tone regarding African swine fever.
2019/09/18 |
Vaping Kills? Differences Between Smoking and Vaping
Hundreds of fallen sick from vaping in the U.S. this summer and New York has just become the first state to ban e-cigarettes. But in Taiwan, e-cigarettes and Heated Tobacco Products were never legalized.
2019/01/01 |
INFOGRAPHIC: Taiwan's Exhausted Elderly Caregivers Don't Get Enough Help
For caregivers over 65 caring for another elderly person, help is out there. They're just not taking it.
2019/03/29 |
OPINION: Taiwan Must Be Recognized for Its Global Health Efforts
Taiwan has been an invaluable member of the global health community despite its exclusion from the WHO.
2019/01/24 |
Indonesia's Reliance on Rice Is Hurting Its Quest for Food Diversity
Indonesia should get serious about promote food diversity instead of leaning on rice imports.
2019/12/06 |
K-pop's Dark and Tragic Underbelly
Stars of the South Korean music genre have massive fan followings around the world. But K-pop's industry pressures and social media take a heavy toll on its so-called idols, as a series of recent deaths reveals.
2019/10/28 |
Asian Media and Entertainment Reinforce a Backward Meat-Loving Culture
While the West is promoting to reduce meat consumption out of concerns over climate change, animal abuse, and personal health, Asia’s meat consumption is on the rise.
2019/01/21 |
An Ebola-Like Virus Called 'Mengla' Has Been Discovered in China
Scientists believe the recently discovered virus has the potential to infect humans.
2019/07/31 |
OPINION: World Health Organization Neglects 23.5 Million Taiwanese Citizens' Health
World Health Organization prides itself on promoting inclusive health care for all of humanity, but Taiwan is excluded from the circle.
2019/09/26 |
More Countries Have Banned E-Cigarettes Following Vaping Deaths in the US
Following the vaping deaths in the U.S., over 20 countries have banned the sale of e-cigarette products. But researchers still have a hard time evaluating the actual health impact of e-cigarettes.
2019/01/14 |
Chinese Police Investigating Expired Polio Vaccines Given to Over 100 Children
Enraged parents protested outside local government offices on Jan. 11. Three people were arrested.