{
  "id": 18267495,
  "title": "Unexpected White Flower Oil uses; how a Singaporean beat cancer: 7 Lifestyle highlights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/unexpected-white-flower-oil-uses-how-a-singaporean-beat-cancer-7",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-05T07:15:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3373330/unexpected-white-flower-oil-uses-how-singaporean-beat-cancer-7-lifestyle-highlights"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. A Singaporean man, Edgar Tang, faced cancer at the age of 32 when he was on vacation in London. He received a diagnosis of stage three Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which is a lymphatic cancer. The only symptom he had experienced was a swollen lymph node on his left neck.\n\n2. Hong Kong fashion designer Leah Shiu, who founded Riide Studio in November 2025, aims to reimagine Chinese heritage through a modern, international lens by creating fashion garments. Initially, she produced small batches of clothing herself before expanding her designs.\n\n3. White Flower Oil, also known as Hoe Hin Pak Fah Yeow, is a pungent medicated oil that has numerous uses beyond treating aches and ailments. This oil can remove stains, relieve heat, and perform other tasks around the household.",
  "summary": "We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Cancer at 32, laid off at 50. How a Singaporean rebuilt his life after setbacks Edgar Tang was 32 and on holiday in London when a call from his doctor changed his life. He was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin’s…",
  "key_points": [
    "Edgar Tang, 32, diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin’s lymphoma in London",
    "Leah Shiu, Hong Kong fashion designer, creates modern Chinese heritage garments",
    "White Flower Oil, Hoe Hin Pak Fah Yeow, used for stain removal and heat relief"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The versatile applications of White Flower Oil extend far beyond traditional medicinal uses, transforming a common household remedy into a multi-purpose tool for cleaning and temperature regulation.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}