Science

Smart Insulin Patch: A Painless Way to Manage Diabetes

Charissa Echavez   | Mar 18, 2016 11:25 AM EDT

A group of researchers devised a new artificial painless patch filled with natural beta cells, which are insulin-producing cells found in the pancreas that can regulate blood sugar levels. read more

Study Shows Smartphone Assistants Not Very Reliable in Emergency Situations

Charissa Echavez   | Mar 17, 2016 10:26 AM EDT

An emerging study suggests that smartphone voice assistants may not be very helpful in dealing with health crisis or emergencies. read more

New Developed Cataract Surgery Using Stem Cells Successful on Human Trials

Mia Ren   | Mar 16, 2016 10:39 AM EDT

Scientists have developed a less invasive cataract surgery using stem cells that lessens complications and healing time in infants. read more

Chinese Customs Confiscate 700 Kilos of Banned Plant Khat

Marcel Woo   | Mar 15, 2016 08:42 AM EDT

Customs authorities in China seized a total of 705 kilograms of banned plant Khat, which can be used as stimulant, from Ethiopia. read more

Live Poultry Trader Contracts H7N9 Virus in China

Marcel Woo   | Mar 14, 2016 08:39 AM EDT

The provincial health and family planning commission has announced that a trader of live poultry becomes the latest human infection of the H7N0 avian flu virus. read more

Cancer-Related Death Rate Continues to Drop in the US; Liver Cancer Death Rate Rises

Carlene Vision   | Mar 14, 2016 01:39 AM EDT

Statistics in he United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) annual Report to the Nation shows that there has been a continual decline in the rate of cancer-related deaths in the country. Although this may be good news, along with the report also comes data showing an increase in liver cancer-related deaths across the nation. read more

Tai Chi, Other Chinese Exercises are Good for the Heart, Study Reveals

Charissa Echavez   | Mar 13, 2016 02:13 PM EDT

A study has revealed that practicing China's traditional mind-body exercises can improve one's health, particularly in people suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. read more

China Negotiates with Pharma Firms to Halve Prices of Patented, Imported Drugs

Charissa Echavez   | Mar 12, 2016 06:29 PM EST

The National Health and Family Planning Commission of China is trying to negotiate with pharmaceutical firms to slash the prices of five drugs which are used to treat cancer and other major diseases. This is part of a pilot program to reduce healthcare cost for patients, the head of the commission Li Bin, said on Tuesday. read more

Scientists Discover Anti-Cancer Drugs in Goat Milk

Marcel Woo   | Mar 09, 2016 03:08 AM EST

In what is considered as another breakthrough in the global search for anti-cancer drugs, scientists in New Zealand have discovered promising anti-cancer drugs in genetically modified goat milk. read more

China Makes Techonological Breakthrough With Quantum Space Satellite

Cybelle Go   | Mar 08, 2016 11:12 AM EST

Quantum space satellite, a satellite under the Chinese space program, is making waves in the country as it is the first satellite to deliver quantum communication in China, according to Chinese state media. read more

164-Million-Year-Old Plant Fossil Found in Inner Mongolia

Marcel Woo   | Mar 07, 2016 09:00 PM EST

In what scientists described as a "great discovery", Chinese paleobotanists have found fossils of a plant from the mid-Jurassic period, or more than 164 million years ago, in the southeast corner of Inner Mongolia. read more

China Expands Underground Space Lab to Inspect Elements in Universe

Girish Shetti   | Mar 07, 2016 09:48 AM EST

The Jinping Underground Laboratory, located in Sichuan province, has been extended with another underground space, Xinhua news agency reported. read more

The Secret Behind the Rainbow Mountains of China

Charissa Echavez   | Mar 04, 2016 12:57 PM EST

Lying within the Zhangye Danxi Landform Geological Park is one of the world's geological wonders, the Rainbow Mountains of China. This mountain range is extremely pleasing to the eyes, but after seeing it, many are left wondering how the hills got their vibrant, striking colors. read more

Dioxin Increases Cancer Risk Among Chinese People - Study

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 29, 2016 02:24 PM EST

Chinese people are facing cancer risk from dioxin because of the dietary pattern changes over the past 30 years, according to a study. read more

China Plans to Promote Traditional Chinese Medicine

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 29, 2016 12:45 PM EST

China is planning to make traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) a pillar industry, according to Xinhua News agency, citing a blueprint released by the State Council on Friday. read more

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