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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
China girl nearly dies after eating greens, laxatives for 2 weeks to fit in birthday dress
A teenage girl almost died after she ate just small portions of vegetables and laxatives for two weeks in a dangerous attempt to fit into a new birthday dress. Mei, a 16-year-old from central China's Hunan province, had to go through an emergency 12-hour medical procedure after she lapsed into a critical condition as a result of her extreme diet. For two weeks, Mei ate nothing but a small amount of vegetables and laxatives, according to the mainland news outlet Xiaoxiang Morning Herald. Mei was sent to hospital, lapsed into a critical condition, and had to endure a 12-hour emergency procedure as a result of her diet. Photo: She was sent to hospital after she suddenly lost strength in her limbs and developed shortness of breath. Examinations showed that her blood potassium levels had plunged to well below normal. This resulted in a condition called serious hypokalaemia, which is often caused by an unhealthy diet. A doctor at another hospital in Hunan, surnamed Li, said an unbalanced diet and dehydration can lower levels of potassium in the body.
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
How a 19-year-old suffering from brittle bone disease beat the odds to excel academically
A 19-year-old student from China has overcome her disease to excel in academics. Tian Yanqing, from Hubei in central China, suffers from brittle bone disease, leaving her housebound for a majority of her adolescent years. Despite numerous physical constraints, with the support of a volunteer teacher, Tian achieved a 621 in the national college entry examination in June 2025. Advertisement
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
How a 19-year-old suffering from brittle bone disease beats the odds to excel academically
A 19-year-old student from China has overcome her disease to excel in academics. Tian Yanqing, from Hubei in central China, suffers from brittle bone disease, leaving her housebound for a majority of her adolescent years. Despite physical constraints, with the support of a volunteer teacher, she achieved a 621 in the national college entry examination in June 2025.
South China Morning Post
15-07-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
China woman, left school at 15 to support her family, gets 7 million fans selling produce online
A woman from central China who started doing chores at the age of five and left school at 15 to support her disabled parents has gone viral for selling vegetables in her village. Li Yayun, 27, from Henan province, is known online as Li Fugui. Her videos of rural life and heartfelt interactions with elderly villagers have earned her over 7 million followers on mainland social media. Admired for her beauty and warm personality, fans have nicknamed her the 'Vegetable Xi Shi' in reference to one of ancient China's legendary beauties. According to the mainland media outlet Jiupai News, both of Li's parents have severe intellectual disabilities. Li Yayun sells dried food on the street and very often gives discounts to elderly villagers. Photo: handout Her mother requires full-time care, while her father, who has the mental capacity of a six-year-old, can cook simple meals and ride an electric tricycle.
