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Health · 5 Sep
Authorities said none of the seized items had been identified as WT1 injections and warned there is no scientific evidence that such injections prevent cancer.
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Health · 5 Sep
Authorities said no embryo was mistakenly implanted, but found inadequate sample safeguards and a failure to report the incident within 24 hours.
Health · 3 Sep
Seven people developed gastrointestinal and fever symptoms after eating at The Astor on August 29 or 30; four sought medical treatment and none required hospitalisation.
Health · 3 Sep
The Architectural Services Department is targeting completion of the remaining works in the fourth quarter of 2026, while Roundtable member Michael Tien is calling for handover by October.
Health · 3 Sep
Cathy and Curtis brought forward their solemnisation ceremony so Cathy’s mother, who has late-stage cancer and needs oxygen, could witness it from her hospital bed.
Health · 3 Sep
The Food Safety Centre has told the importer to stop selling, remove and recall the affected June 2026 batch, while all Vietnamese eggs must now be detained for testing before release.
Health · 3 Sep
Authorities said no injection labelled WT1 was found and there was no confirmed record that anyone had received the alleged cancer-prevention product.
Health · 2 Sep
The seized products were described as vitamin-based health injections, while the allegedly promoted WT1 product remains under investigation and has not been found.
Health · 1 Sep
The child, who has a chronic illness, is being treated in the paediatric intensive care unit at Queen Mary Hospital.
Health · 1 Sep
Activity reached or slightly passed a peak in August, but health officials say it is too early to estimate how long the period of heightened activity will last.
Health · 1 Sep
The Department of Health says WT1 is not a registered pharmaceutical product in Hong Kong and has referred the case to regulators and enforcement bodies.
Health · 31 Aug
The medicine had already been approved by a US drug regulatory authority and was judged by Hong Kong authorities to meet safety, efficacy and quality requirements.
Health · 31 Aug
Tiny erosions were found in similar proportions of patients and healthy participants, while larger erosions were more common among those with rheumatoid arthritis.
