Science

China to Launch Second Space Lab Into Orbit by Third Quarter of 2016

Sami Ghanmi   | Feb 29, 2016 07:57 AM EST

China has announced plans to launch its second space laboratory called the Tiangong 2 (Heavenly Palace 2) into orbit sometime by the third quarter of 2016. The Tiangong 2 space lab was initially scheduled to be launched by the China National Space Agency in 2015. read more

Chinese Researchers Develop Lab-Grown Sperm Cells

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 26, 2016 06:58 AM EST

Chinese scientists have developed functioning sperms from mice in a lab, which when injected into female mice eggs was able to produce a normal offspring. This is a major breakthrough that might help address infertility. read more

China Halts Alibaba Health Online Drug Monitoring Operation, Company Claims Otherwise

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 25, 2016 05:06 AM EST

The food and drugs regulatory board of China has halted the implementation of a drug-coding system managed by Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd, while the department is currently revising its policy on monitoring pharmaceutical sales. read more

Air Pollution Causes Weight Gain, Study Suggests

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 23, 2016 01:31 PM EST

People worry about the respiratory and cardiovascular effects air pollution carry; however, a new study suggests that it can cause metabolic dysfunction too, increasing the risk of obesity and diabetes. read more

Chinese Province to Begin Granting Paid Menstrual Leave in March

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 19, 2016 08:33 AM EST

Companies in Anhui province will start giving employees a one- to two-day menstrual leave starting next month, a move already implemented in neighboring provinces Hubei and Hainan. read more

Nations Intensify Efforts Against Zika Virus; Vaccines Available in 18 Months, WHO Reveals

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 17, 2016 10:34 AM EST

As many countries continue to battle the Zika virus, scientists are working against time to create a potent vaccine. The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that a vaccine against the Zika virus will be available in at least 18 months. read more

To Search for Alien Life, China Plans to Relocate 9,000 People From Guizhou Province

Girish Shetti   | Feb 16, 2016 03:15 PM EST

In order to make the world's largest radio telescope operational, China will be relocating nearly 9,000 people from Guizhou's Pingtang and Luodian counties. With this gigantic telescope, China wants to boost the global hunt for extraterrestrial life in our universe. read more

Government Demands Additional Funds to Address Growing Concern of Mental Health Problems in England

Ritz Agranum   | Feb 16, 2016 01:12 PM EST

British Prime Minister David Cameron has called on for additional funding to address mental health problems in England. read more

China Confirms Second Zika Virus Case

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 16, 2016 09:51 AM EST

Just a day after discharging its first patient infected with the Zika virus, China reported its second imported Zika case, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) announced on Monday. read more

China Discharges First Patient Infected with Zika Virus

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 16, 2016 09:07 AM EST

China's first patient infected with the Zika virus has been discharged from the hospital after being cured of the infection, medics at the Ganxian County People's Hospital announced. read more

Brazil, Other Countries Declare War Against Zika Virus

Ritz Agranum   | Feb 16, 2016 08:27 AM EST

Brazil has declared “war” against the deadly Zika virus as the virus continues to spread in at least twenty-five Latin American countries. read more

Study Shows Longer Menstrual Cramps Increases Risk of Brain Damage

Mia Ren   | Mar 26, 2016 02:27 PM EDT

Researchers in Taiwan found out that dysmenorrhea can increase the risk of chronic pain in different parts of the body and brain damage. read more

Heart Disease is Leading Cause of Death Among American Women

Staff Reporter   | Feb 11, 2016 04:38 AM EST

Heart disease is the topmost cause of death for women in the United States. read more

China Reports First Case of Zika Virus

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 10, 2016 10:55 AM EST

China has confirmed its first case of the Zika virus in a 34-year-old man who recently travelled to South America, according to Xinhua, citing China's National Health and Family Planning Commission. read more

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