Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Health

Study reveals minimalist shoes increase leg and foot muscles

In a recent study conducted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Harvard Medical School, running in minimalist shoes can increase leg and foot muscle volume, indicating its potential application in rehabilitation ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Study shows parental training helps parents cope with stress

A project which was funded by Save The Children Hong Kong has revealed that parents from families with low monthly household income are more likely to have higher parental stress and lower parental self-efficacy.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Immunity from H1N1 flu vaccine wears off rapidly

H1N1, commonly known as "swine flu," was a new flu strain that appeared in 2009 and quickly spread around the world, killing thousands of people. It is now a regular part of the annual flu season.

Oncology & Cancer

Identifying drug targets for leukaemia

Researchers from Hong Kong and the U.S. have developed a new statistical and mapping method that could help identify drug targets for treating leukaemia.

Oncology & Cancer

Plant metabolite promises more effective chemotherapy

Combining a new synthetic apigenin compound with existing anticancer drug treatments can reverse drug resistance, say researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). The compound can also improve the absorption ...

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