In almost every part of the world, the topic of sex always has always been shielded from public scrutiny, but "China in Mosaic" aims to examine the country's sex culture through a five-episode documentary premiering on July 25.
A new study suggests that an autism diagnosis might be possible by giving children a "sniff test" to determine if they have the neurodevelopmental disorder. Children with the autism "spectrum disorder" do not have a typical reaction to a pleasant smell by enjoying a big whiff, or holding their breath when they experience a stinky smell.
A nationwide survey conducted the country’s health authorities has revealed that Chinese people have grown taller and stronger over the 2002-2012 period, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
In a recent Alibaba study, women born in the 1980s and 1990s have been conquering the online business arena. This populace shows a strong determination in launching Internet businesses and comprises majority of Web-based entrepreneurs.
A new study has identified the consumption of two citrus fruits as placing white people at a higher risk of developing melanoma. The explanation of the new study, published on Monday in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, is that citrus fruits have psoralens, compounds that cause skin to be more sensitive when exposed to light.
Authorities in the U.S. are actively considering whether it is time they should come up with health advisories about warning the public from exposure to liquid nicotine used in electronic cigarettes. This has assumed significance in view of the steady shift in user preference from smoking to vaping.
Situated in the mountainous areas of Hunan, Hubei, and Guizhou in southeast China, the chieftain heritage sites will be applying for a listing as world cultural heritage by United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The Great Wall has sustained numerous amounts of damage for centuries, but it is not an attack from the Huns that is currently plaguing one of China's iconic structures; rather, it is the cumulative assault from both man and nature.
A new study's survey data shows that United States gun ownership includes nearly one-third of American adults. The researchers learned that the ownership of weapons in America is closely linked to a U.S. "gun culture" in which family and friends also own firearms such as handguns and shotguns, and people look down on non-gun owners.
The World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged the efforts of Cuba in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a controversial no-exemption vaccine law on Tuesday, making California the third state to pass such strict legislation. Senate Bill 277 requires mandatory immunization for all California children who attend the state's private and public schools, unless a doctor provides a certified medical exemption. Full vaccination is required, including shots for mumps, measles and hepatitis B, despite the personal opinions and religious beliefs of a child's parents.
Surveys reveal that divorce is becoming a common phenomenon for couples from the 1980s. According to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the number of divorced couples reached over 3.6 million last year, showing a 3.9-percent increase from the previous year, as seen in the last 12 years.
A recently-published large study that examined the dietary habits of over 100,000 Americans revealed an unexpected result. It showed a link between a high consumption of citrus fruits (especially orange juice and whole grapefruits) and greater risks of pigment-related melanoma skin cancer.
One of the most magnificent man-made structures in the world, the Great Wall of China is threatened by the encroachment of urban expansion. Roughly 30 percent or around 2,000 kilometers of the ancient fortification has disappeared in the recent years.
A new born baby girl in India with looks akin to an elderly woman has been rejected by her parents but is fortunate enough to have a loving and caring grandfather to take good care of her.
