Findings in a new study show that marijuana use among teenagers is not linked to future physical or mental health issues, including headaches, asthma, anxiety, and depression. The outcome was the same regardless of the amount or frequency of pot use among adolescents. It also contradicted previous studies on cannabis smoking.
In an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture in modern China, the Palace Museum in Beijing announced that it will release a jewelry line inspired by the styles of the country’s ancient empresses.
It could be another case of life imitating art if the prediction of an expert about sex robots would become true. Such a situation was the plot in a 2013 movie, "Her," in which the character portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix fell in love with a robot.
A little mining town in northern Taiwan is fast gaining a reputation for its cat population. Houtong’s feline inhabitants have made the rounds on the Internet, fueling interest about the town.
It’s been eight years since British author J.K. Rowling wrapped up the tale of bespectacled boy wizard Harry Potter in “Harry Potter of the Deathly Hallows.” The movie adaptations of the books, on the other hand, were concluded almost four years ago, but Harry Potter’s magic remains as spellbinding in China today.
In an effort to preserve China's Intangible Culture Heritage, Beijing, together with UNESCO, is putting up a special district.
A recent research has indicated that selective or picky eating, refusing to eat or eating only one type of food; in children has strong correlations with serious psychological afflictions.
Many local residents of Shanghai are trying to catch up with the trend in night running, as 400 runs have been held in Taiwan last year, a sign of an increasing health awareness in the country.
The annual celebration of World Breastfeeding Week is from Aug. 1-7, and China is supporting this year's emphasis: working mothers.
The United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first 3D-printed prescription drug, which is a tablet used as a seizure treatment. Spritam is a powdered medication for adult and child epilepsy patients that dissolves when drunk with a liquid.
A recent study shows that gender-bias could affect the operation of office thermostats for heating and cooling. Indoor climate-control is often determined by decades-old standards based on the average metabolic rate of men, which could result in freezing temperatures and women more frequently needing sweaters, blankets, and hot beverages.
New research suggests that picky eating is usually not a sign of a serious problem, although sometimes it can indicate that the youngster has emotional troubles that an expert should check out. Children who are extremely selective about or stay away from certain foods often suffer from anxiety or depression. However, it makes up only 3 percent of preschoolers.
The desire to become a parent someday is common across genders and sexual orientations. However, undergoing certain medical procedures to shift genders may affect that chance. Aware of the impact of undergoing hormone therapy on her ability to have a baby, 18-year-old Nicole Carman from California had her eggs frozen.
Those studying Chinese culture often find it advantageous to have their own Chinese name.
