Life expectancy in Shanghai hits record high
2018-01-25
SHANGHAI -- Shanghai health authorities said on Jan 25 that the city's average life expectancy reached 83.37 last year, 0.24 higher than that of 2016.
Greater use of tech urged in healthcare industry
2018-01-25
A senior medical scientist called on Jan 24 for improved integration of big data technology with the medical care sector in China to improve healthcare services at the grassroots level.
China to train more general practitioners
2018-01-24
BEIJING -- Every 10,000 Chinese residents should have access to two or three general practitioners by 2020, rising to five by 2030, according to a government guideline issued on Jan 24.
New wave of bird flu likely to hit soon: expert warns
2018-01-24
A new wave of bird flu is likely to hit China over the next few months, a prominent scientist warned.
VR treatment proves effective in drug rehab
2018-01-24
HANGZHOU -- Virtual reality (VR) treatment designed to help drug addicts give up their habit has proven effective, local Chinese rehabilitation authorities said.
Beijing medical staff offer health services in Guangxi
2018-01-23
China’s national health watchdog has sent medical staff to Liuzhou, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region for diagnosis and health promotion.
NHFPC deputy chief visits Shanxi for health promotion and poverty alleviation
2018-01-23
A team of the national health watchdog made a field tour in North China's Shanxi province on Jan 18 to inspect how poverty brought about by sickness is alleviated.
Exercises increase life expectancy of breast cancer survivors
2018-01-23
WASHINGTON -- An American study suggests regular exercise could add to the life expectancy of breast cancer survivors because it lowers their heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and possibly breast cancer recurrence.
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