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Discover the significance of early detection in treating Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) on International MPS Awareness Day. Experts stress newborn screening’s role in identifying MPS, a rare genetic disorder, to enable timely treatment and improve life quality.

Explore the launch of Uber’s ＂Uber for teens＂ in Taiwan, designed to ease parental stress by safely transporting teenagers to school and activities. This service, already available in the U.S. and Australia, allows parents to manage rides through a family account, ensuring safety with features like a safety PIN, real-time route tracking, and direct communication with drivers. Only highly rated drivers can accept these rides, providing an extra layer of security for parents and their children.

President-elect Lai Ching-te’s mental health proposals have gained recognition from the medical community in Taiwan. The Taiwan Health Movement Alliance praises Lai’s initiatives, such as the ＂Mental Health Plan for Young People＂ and ＂Mental Health Leave,＂ emphasizing the importance of mental health support and early intervention. Experts recommend adopting treatment guidelines from Europe and America, focusing on psychological interventions over medication. They also suggest establishing child and adolescent psychiatry centers and promoting integrated treatment models. Lai’s advocacy for physical and mental health, along with stress management education, is seen as crucial for building a healthy Taiwan.

Taiwan’s CDC reports seven measles cases, highlighting the risk of a spring outbreak despite a high vaccination rate. Health officials stress the importance of vaccination, especially for travelers to affected regions.

Amid a series of self-harm incidents in Taiwan’s military, Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng emphasizes ongoing mental health support for personnel. Investigations into these cases consider various factors, including emotional well-being and job stress, without differentiating between incidents inside or outside military bases. Chiu stresses the importance of assessing individuals’ mental state and other contributing factors, while cautioning against hasty conclusions in ongoing investigations.

Andrew Hsia, vice chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT) party, emphasizes promoting cross-strait exchanges and dialogue to prevent misunderstandings during a meeting with Song Tao, head of China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO). The discussion at the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai addresses recent tensions, highlighting the KMT’s stance on the ＂1992 Consensus＂ and opposition to ＂Taiwan Independence.＂ Both parties stress the importance of restraint to maintain peace and mutual trust in cross-strait relations.

In 2022, 330,000 Taiwanese women withdrew from the labor market to care for their families, highlighting the challenges women face in balancing work and family life. This trend, coupled with workplace stress and inflexibility, is impacting Taiwan’s birth rate and female labor force participation.

Exploring the rising mental health challenges among college students in Taipei, this story delves into the experiences of graduates facing job market pressures, societal expectations, and increasing rates of depression and anxiety. Experts call for a societal shift to support youth mental health.

Physicians are urging the public to get vaccinated against the flu as cold and flu cases surge in Taiwan amid cooling weather. Even healthcare providers are being impacted by the rapid spread of a virulent seasonal virus. ENT Dr. Chang Yi-Hao fell ill with gastroenteritis in late October, experiencing two days of fever. The virus has been particularly aggressive over the past few months. Chang emphasized the importance of vaccination, especially for the elderly, individuals with chronic diseases, and young children with weaker immune systems. Wearing face masks has become routine due to COVID-19, but with the easing of restrictions, there has been a rise in flu and respiratory virus infections. Physicians stress the need for vaccination, particularly for those with lower resistance to disease.

Taiwan’s nurses face a critical manpower shortage worsened by low salaries and challenging work conditions. With a high turnover rate and inadequate compensation, the call for fair wages and improved conditions is a pressing issue for Taiwan’s healthcare system.

A survey conducted by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) revealed that Japan ranks last in terms of employees’ physical, psychological, social, and mental health conditions at the workplace. The survey evaluated the health conditions of over 30,000 employees from 30 countries, with Japan scoring a mere 25%. Turkey, India, and China topped the ranking with scores of 78%, 76%, and 75% respectively.

Over 30 universities in Taiwan have implemented mental health days, according to the Taiwan Youth Association for Democracy. This number has increased from just 12 in May. The association cites data from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, which shows that the number of young people under 24 ending their lives has nearly tripled in the past decade. A recent mental health survey revealed that many students feel the need for mental health days but struggle to communicate their stress to adults. The association believes that providing these days off can give students a chance to rest and adjust, reducing their emotional burdens and helping them cope with stress. Most universities limit mental health days to three or five days per semester to prevent excessive absences.

A survey reveals high-stress levels among recent graduates in Taiwan, with 70.9% facing mental pressure and 94.9% experiencing financial stress during their job search. The Jobless Pain Index reaches a ten-year high at 76.5. Experts recommend acquiring new skills for better job market competitiveness.

Amid rising awareness of mental health issues, Taiwanese universities have started implementing ＂mental health leaves＂ to support students experiencing emotional stress.

Being a public servant has become less appealing for job seekers and even current employees for several reasons: prolonged working hours, increased work-related stress, and unattractive compensation plans.

一篇今天發表的研究顯示，如果全球暖化的情況持續下去，在21世紀末之前全球可能會有逾10億頭乳牛受熱壓力（heat stress）所苦，這將威脅到牠們的生育力、產乳量及生命。

As Taiwan moves toward a ＂super-aged＂ society, Generation X adults, born roughly between 1965 and 1980, are feeling the effects of becoming the ＂sandwich generation.＂ 

In a public school located in New Taipei City, university students are crafting engaging teaching materials to aid elementary school students in learning English in a stress-free environment. 

The stress of daily life often leads people to turn to high-sugar or high-fat ＂comfort foods,＂ affecting their overall health. 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced plans to build a second fab in Arizona in December 2022, raising its investment in the U.S. to US＄40 billion.

具名受訪的正駕駛史慶生說：「我們在check in時，要勾選『I M SAFE』（illness、medication、stress、alcohol、fatigue、emotion），但機艙低氣壓、氧氣稀薄，體能消耗較快，我不safe連自己都不知道，這是最可怕的。」