Hygiene

Letters to the Editor, March 1, 2013

1 Mar 2013

I read with shock the news that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Hong Kong is axing the HK$500 a month it currently pays out to refugees. How can this be? Is the UNHCR broke?...

Public go potty over ministry's plan to use flies to measure toilet health

24 Feb 2013

According to the draft released on Thursday for public feedback, no more than one fly per square metre will be allowed in toilets inside buildings, while free-standing facilities will be allowed...

China to restrict fly numbers in its public toilets

22 Feb 2013

At the most, only three flies will be allowed per square metre in stand-alone public toilets. Only one fly will be allowed in public toilets built within other facilities, according to the new...

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HKU apologises after 254 dental patients put at HIV, hepatitis risk

5 Nov 2012

Hundreds of people who received treatment at the University of Hong Kong's dental clinic with equipment that had not been properly sanitised have been given a public apology by the university's...

HIV, hepatitis infection scare at HKU dental hospital

4 Nov 2012

The dental clinic at the University of Hong Kong is calling on 250 patients to take blood tests for HIV and hepatitis B and C after discovering equipment had not been properly sterilised.

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Opinion

Wang Xiangwei

Super ministries may not be the right answer for mainland China

Alex Lo

Church developers remain unbowed by government rules

George Chen

A house is not a home until it becomes affordable

This week we test: deodorant sticks for guys

You might not be able to smell your own body odour, but the people around you can. To avoid embarrassment, swipe a deodorant sticks on clean armpits before dressing.

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Model advice delivered on male grooming

When Men's Skin Centres was launched 17 years ago it was one of the few resources for men who were interested in grooming, hair care and body shaping. Last week saw the opening of its first...

THIS JUST IN

As the huge billboards, multimillion-dollar advertising budgets and A-list endorsements illustrate, the women's beauty and personal-care market is one of the most dynamic, competitive and...

Briefs

Death-plunge doctor had HIV, says health chief

Chau flaunts his game - and grooming tips

Canto-pop idol and former professional basketball player Chau Pak-ho might look like a regular guy next door, but it seems he's put some thought into maintaining his pretty boy look.

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A positive attitude makes a difference

Everyone has different experiences. Some are successful, while some fail. Some are always happy, while some are often sad. All this depends on...