Experts put health issues firmly in the spotlight
2015-09-11
Health-related issues have become a key focus at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum, widely known as Summer Davos, in the northeastern port city of Dalian.
New technology improves detection of lung disease
2015-09-08
Early detection of lung disease in China is expected to greatly improve in a few years with the application of new technology, contributing to better prevention and treatment.
Mothers, babies safer and healthier
2015-09-05
Traditionally, women have chosen to give birth at home in the Tibet autonomous region, which caused dramatic death rates for mothers and newborn babies. But improved maternal care has reversed the trend, Tibet's Women's Federation said.
TCM infused with 'autumn dryness' treatments
2015-09-04
Dry air that sets in throughout most of the country during autumn can cause health problems - but there are traditional treatments to help.
Insurance to include treatment, diagnosis of birth defects
2015-09-02
The national health authority has pledged to include diagnosis and treatment of birth defects under health insurance programs.
Tough new laws on tobacco advertising lauded by WHO
2015-08-31
The World Health Organization (WHO) has welcomed new restrictions on tobacco advertising that take effect in China on Tuesday.
Anhui stem cell donor offers hope for US boy
2015-08-28
A man from East China successfully donated peripheral blood stem cells on Thursday at a hospital in Beijing, and the stem cells were then sent to the United States to help save a young leukemia patient.
Regulation reins in stem cell therapy
2015-08-22
China is aiming to control the "wildly" growing practice of stem cell therapy, issuing on Friday its first regulation covering the largely controversial medical procedure in terms of safety and efficacy.
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