Network to aid asthma sufferers launched
2015-10-20
The China Asthma Research Network has been established to standardize and improve asthma prevention and treatment in the nation.
Captured mice 'free from diseases'
2015-10-22
Public health departments in Beijing dismissed public fears of mouse-borne infections after at least 80 white mice were captured near Beijing Olympic Park on Tuesday.
Wide support seen for nationwide smoking ban
2015-10-20
Even some smokers in China support a nationwide smoke-free law, particularly in workplaces, according to a report released on Monday by the World Health Organization and other health agencies.
Tu calls discovery 'lifesaving' TCM gift
2015-10-09
Tu Youyou, China's first Nobel laureate for medicine, described her discovery of the anti-malaria treatment artemisinin as Western medicine inspired by long-established knowledge from traditional Chinese medicine.
Tougher controls urged for e-cigarettes
2015-10-13
Anti-tobacco campaigners and pressure groups are calling for tough regulations to cover the rising use of electronic cigarettes in public places in China. They said e-cigarettes pose a threat to public health and could derail the country's efforts to limit the use of tobacco and related products.
Ebola vaccine tested in W. Africa
2015-10-13
China's first homegrown vaccine against Ebola has entered its second phase in a clinical trial in Sierra Leone in West Africa, marking a breakthrough in overseas testing of Chinese-developed vaccines.
App can help smokers kick the habit
2015-10-13
Jonathan Bricker, lead developer of the "SmartQuit" app, talked about introducing the application into China and his meeting with first lady Peng.
1,500 medical aid workers coming to Africa
2015-10-09
China has renewed its pledge of medical assistance to Africa and is to send 1,500 medical workers to the continent.
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