Stories from Taipei · Taiwan

The brain and lungs have a warranty period of only 20 years. After the age of 20, the number of neurons and nerve cells in the brain begins to decrease. Humans are born with 100 billion nerve cells in their brains.

BCC News Taiwan reported that bone loss begins at age 35, marking the start of natural aging. Health check-ups around age 50 may reveal bone loss, spinal spurs, or joint wear due to this process.

An AI-generated actress has been created and is now eligible for awards.

The longest organ guarantee discussed is for the liver, lasting up to 70 years. Growth has the second-longest guarantee at 55 years, followed by the lungs at 50 years. The heart, teeth, and eyes all have a guarantee of 40 years.

Taipei is implementing smoke-free outdoor areas in commercial districts like Ximending and Xinzhongshan. Taipei is establishing outdoor negative pressure smoking areas in busy commercial districts, including Ximending and the Zhongshan MRT station.

An analyst suggested that if Donald Trump promises Xi Jinping not to intervene militarily, it could accelerate China's unification with Taiwan. A secret pact between then-Japanese Prime Minister Katsura Tarō and U.S.

BCC News Taiwan featured a product called HCG High Class Gentlemen, described as a nutritional supplement. The herb is described as a natural ingredient that may help with sleep disturbances and a feeling of mental fogginess. Separately, a fruit powder supplement is recommended for dietary balance, containing ingredients like collagen, glucosamine, pearl powder, royal jelly, chondroitin, and Vitamin D3. This fruit powder is reportedly popular in mainland China and is offered in a buy-two-get-one-free promotion. After contracting COVID-19, some individuals experience brain fog, which this NMN combination may help alleviate. The supplement is also said to improve heart palpitations and provide a feeling of vitality. The supplement is also mentioned in conjunction with South African herbs for energy.

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. has been recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential companies in 2026. The publication highlighted the company's impact.

Past medical beliefs suggested everyone should take aspirin, but this has been proven to have many side effects. Current standards for lowering plaque are becoming increasingly strict, with targets decreasing over time.

A large-scale study on Vitamin S has been completed, with many doctors now using it. Previously, the common belief was to use Aspirin for health issues, but this has been proven to have many side effects, including causing bleeding.