On November 12, Thursday United States health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the U.S. smoking rates have dropped sharply by almost 20 percent during the past decade, including one percentage point during the last year. However, although more people are kicking the habit, the researchers also noted that people covered by the government's Medicaid insurance plan and Americans without health insurance were much more likely to smoke.
The prevalence of obesity in the United States continues to increase despite efforts to promote healthy eating, regular workout and good lifestyle habits, claims the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A recent survey report released by it warns that obesity is higher among women and more young children are now obese than ever.
A young single father who has made two touching Facebook posts about all the struggles he has had raising his infant daughter by himself, has made a connection with other dads on a social network for fathers. The man and his daughter were alone after the baby's mother left when the young child was around one month old.
From Nov. 13-15, China is holding its third Shanghai International Children's Book Fair (CCBF) at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibitions and Convention Center.
Diabetes mellitus (DM), including type 1 and type 2, is becoming a global epidemic that the United Nations' World Health Organization has projected will be the 7th leading cause of deaths by 2030. World Diabetes Day on November 14, Saturday highlights the importance of understanding the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the illness that affects nearly 350 million people worldwide. Every year around 1.5 million people die from the debilitating condition that produces long-term high blood sugar levels.
Chinese papercut artist Lu Shengzhong’s latest exhibit entitled, “Last Century,” features a larger-than-life painting of a rooster. The exhibition, which runs from Nov. 8 until Jan. 1, 2016, also features Lu’s installation and papercut artworks.
A new Danish study that builds on past research suggests that giving up and staying off Facebook can make people happier and less stressed. It showed that people who quit using the social network for a week were happier without Facebook and appreciated life more than the control group that continued to visit Facebook.com during the experiment.
Some British children are proving to have a linguistic advantage of their peers, according to a report by China Daily. While other children learn French or Spanish, some parents have opted for their children to learn Chinese.
Research based on surveys by the United States' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that obesity rates are increasing despite more public awareness about healthy diets. The survey showed a nearly 3 percent increase in obesity rates since 2011 and 2012, while 5 percent more women than men had a higher-than-normal weight and body mass index (BMI).
Liu Yiqian, a prominent Chinese art collector, spent $170.4 million (around 1.084 billion yuan) on the painting "Reclining Nude" by Amedeo Modigliani at Christie's in New York on Monday, a new record for a Modigliani piece, according to Artron.net.
Fifty of the best photographs gathered as a result of the contest entitled, “Just Share It - Explore the Beauty of Asian Arts and Culture,” sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, are on display in an exhibition as part of the 14th Asia Arts Festival held in Quanzhou, Fujian Province. The contest was open to any nationality, and entries were received from 10 countries.
A regulation has been proposed in Guangdong to allow women up to one day leave each month if they suffer serious menstrual cramps. However, many are concerned that the attitudes of employers may make if difficult for women to exercise their rights.
A 46-year-old man is being tested for potential Ebola virus infection in Brazil. He was quarantined and flown to Evandro Chagas Institute in Fiocruz in special a military plane on Wednesday following discovery of symptoms similar to Ebola.
Target is being hit hard on social media for its bright red "Obsessive Christmas Disorder" Christmas sweater, as mental health advocates argue that it makes light of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). While some people and organizations have demanded the nationwide retail chain to pull the controversial product from its shelves and online store, it has no plans to stop selling the winter clothing during the holiday season.
Pianist Lang Lang-designed Swiss watches are set to be released in March 2016. The timepieces will be manufactured by Hublot.
