A number of China's civil servants are leaving their secure lifelong jobs in government, known as "iron rice bowls," to seek new jobs in the private sector, China Daily reported.
Carbohydrate-heavy foods have always been thought to be fattening. Aside from rice, pasta is the other food that people usually avoid due to its carbohydrate content. However, recent research revealed that contrary to beliefs, pasta actually helps one to lose weight if prepared as part of the Mediterranean diet.
With the beginning of the month of July, various beer events and tastings have already been scheduled by different organizers to take advantage of the summer heat. July, in particular, is a big month in terms of the number and quality of beer events that are scheduled to take place.
Commercializing and marketing vegetables in TV, banners, and cartoons increase the likelihood of children to eat vegetables by almost 300%.
The local government of Huangpu District in Shanghai pushes for the restoration of shikumen residences in Shangxianfang Lane. Residents started relocating in 2014, with the last households finally moving out this month.
"Game of Thrones" belle Natalie Dormer caught everyone's attention yesterday at the Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris when she sported a slightly visible black bra beneath her heart-patterned blouse.
"Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner's latest Instagram post had fans stunned over her overwhelmingly gorgeous transformation in her appearance.
While humans may enjoy the July 4th celebrations, this day may not bring a lot of happiness to the pets. The sound of the fireworks scares them a lot and the owners often are baffled on July 4. In a desperate measure to help the dogs, this year the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a medication which will bring down the anxiety levels in dogs created by the noise pollution.
The travel industry is concerned as businesses and vacationers are abandoning their travel plans in view of the Zika crisis.
Young Chinese travelers prefer to travel in high-end style, according to a recent study released by Marriot International and Hurun Research Institute.
The number of transgender population in the United States has doubled since the last survey undertaken almost a five back. A recent survey revealed that about 1.4 million adults in the country or 0.6 percent of the population identify themselves as transgender.
In 2015, heart disease was identified as the leading cause of death among people in the United States. The scenario is no different in 2016 as well.
Results of a recently conducted survey by On the Way to School, a non-government organization, revealed that there is a growing trend of rural-based children being left at home by parents. These are parents who have to go to urban centers for work. This trend is most prevalent in southwest China.
Researchers around the world have been trying to figure out some ways to prevent the early onset of Alzheimer's disease. Now, a team from the Salk Institute have discovered that compounds present in marijuana could potentially help remove the toxic protein found in Alzheimer's patients.
