health

It was refreshing to write about the health benefits of eating tofu, rather than a COVID-19 related story this week. Read the full article in the South China Morning Post here.

I spoke to the lead researcher of a study that looked at how people in China perceived vaccinations following the 2018 rabies vaccine scandal. He gave me exclusive comments about its potential impact on Covid-19 control in China which led to this story for the South...

I wrote about this latest research on avian flu for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.

I wrote about the benefits of playing table tennis for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.

I reported on ground breaking research on a pancreatic cancer vaccine for the South China Morning Post. Read the full story here.

I reported on this cutting edge research on vaping for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.

I reported on new research examining the rise of alcohol problems in China for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.

When I spotted a research paper which concluded that drinking tea contributes to a healthier, longer life I knew it would be a massive story. So I pitched it to the South China Morning Post so there were one of the first publications in the world to publish the story.

I covered the 2019 general election for GP website Pulse Today in this story. I followed it up with an analysis of how the Conservatives' plan to transform general practice in England and Wales and whether their pledges are realistic. Read the full analysis here.

As a keen runner myself I was pleased to learn of two studies which advocate running in older age to prolong good health. Read the full report in the South China Morning Post here.

I reported on this fascinating study of children with myopia in China for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.

I reported on a study of Asian patients which found lean-fat people were more at risk of heart failure. Read the full report in the South China Morning Post here.