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Washington Zoo Officials Hope Giant Panda's Pregnancy is Positive

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 11, 2015 06:56 AM EDT

A giant panda resident of the Washington National Zoo is showing signs that she may be pregnant. Zoo officials announced on Monday that they can only confirm her pregnancy after a few more weeks of observation. read more

Chinese Scientists Identify Soot Aggregates to be Most Harmful PM2.5

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 10, 2015 10:13 AM EDT

Chinese scientists have discovered that soot aggregates are the most harmful particulate matter measuring 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5). read more

Chinese Scientists Identify Soot Aggregates to be Most Harmful PM2.5

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 10, 2015 10:13 AM EDT

Chinese scientists have discovered that soot aggregates are the most harmful particulate matter measuring 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5). read more

Voluntary Organ Donations Continues to Rise in China

Kwao Peppeh   | Aug 10, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

A top Chinese health official has revealed that it is likely a record number of organ transplant operations would be carried out this year as voluntary organ donations continues to rise in the country. read more

Voluntary Organ Donations Continues to Rise in China

Kwao Peppeh   | Aug 10, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

A top Chinese health official has revealed that it is likely a record number of organ transplant operations would be carried out this year as voluntary organ donations continues to rise in the country. read more

China Issues Over 25,000 Environmental Citations Against Erring Companies

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 10, 2015 10:01 AM EDT

Chinese environmental regulators have announced that more than 25,000 citations have been issued against polluting companies in the first six months of the year. A newly enacted environment law has given authorities greater mandate to go after companies and individuals responsible for pollution. read more

Authorities Battle to Prevent Blue Algae From Contaminating Lake Chaohu Fresh Water

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 10, 2015 07:07 AM EDT

Chinese authorities are hard-pressed to contain a surge of blue algae in the largest lake in Anhui Province. The bacteria has bloomed exponentially in Chaohu Lake in the past month - threatening the important fresh water source and affecting many in the city. read more

Scientists Discover the First Venomous Frogs in Southeast Brazil

Kwao Peppeh   | Aug 08, 2015 09:11 AM EDT

Scientists have discovered two new venomous tree frog species with spines on their heads, which they can use to inject poison into assailants. read more

After Surviving Ebola, Patients Suffer Pains and Eye Ailments

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 08, 2015 08:12 AM EDT

Many Africans, who survived the deadly Ebola, now have to contend with prolonged pains in their joints. The World Health Organization announced on Friday that Ebola survivors also face the possibility of going blind due to serious inflammation in their eyes. read more

After Surviving Ebola, Patients Suffer Pains and Eye Ailments

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 08, 2015 08:12 AM EDT

Many Africans, who survived the deadly Ebola, now have to contend with prolonged pains in their joints. The World Health Organization announced on Friday that Ebola survivors also face the possibility of going blind due to serious inflammation in their eyes. read more

Spicy Food Lovers Live Longer : Study

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 07, 2015 11:07 AM EDT

A seven-year Chinese medical study revealed that people who love eating spicy food tend to outlive those who do not. The research paper was recently included in the British Medical Journal. read more

Spicy Food Lovers Live Longer : Study

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 07, 2015 11:07 AM EDT

A seven-year Chinese medical study revealed that people who love eating spicy food tend to outlive those who do not. The research paper was recently included in the British Medical Journal. read more

China Vows Aid to Zimbabwe's Fight Against Poachers

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 07, 2015 09:21 AM EDT

China on Thursday promised to help Zimbabwe's fight against poachers with a $2 million fund that can be used to purchase various equipment. China's pledge comes amidst global outcry over the recent murder of Zimbabwe's most beloved lion, Cecil. read more

Chinese Judiciary Wants Stiffer Punishment for People Who Sell Unsafe Food

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 06, 2015 09:02 AM EDT

China's Supreme Court issued a written announcement on Wednesday stating that it will impose stiffer punishment for anyone who manufacture and sell food products that are unfit for human consumption starting October 1 of this year. The stern warning is meant to discourage erring businessmen from sacrificing their customers' health for profit. read more

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