High blood sugar lowers immunity in type 2 diabetes
[RTHK] - 12/16/2024
A medical research team found that people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to get viral infections, emphasising the importance of keeping blood sugar levels under control for better health. Researchers from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong said on Monday they discovered (…)
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[South China Morning Post] - 16/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 16/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 16/12/2024
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[HKFP] - 16/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 16/12/2024
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[HKFP] - 16/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 16/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 16/12/2024
OSC-funded group wants to reach out to minorities
A charity operating in the Eastern District is hoping to involve more ethnic minorities in community activities in (…)
[RTHK] - 16/12/2024
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[HKFP] - 16/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 16/12/2024