After a young Washington state woman's makeup transformation images on Instagram became a viral cruel meme following negative comments posted by Twitter parody accounts, the community college student decided to fight back via a video. After suffering an allergic reaction to benzoyl peroxide (used in acne medications), the 20-year-old had asked an artist to apply an acne cover-up to conceal the pimply skin on her makeup-free face.
China's Dr. Tu Youyou, who has participated in a global battle against malaria, recently won a Nobel Prize for Medicine for her help in developing an effective antimalarial drug to treat the deadly disease. Tu became the first Chinese woman to become a Nobel laureate by winning the prestigious award for medical breakthroughs. However, her accomplishment also renews debates about the therapeutic value of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Award-winning product and industrial designer Ayse Birsel is giddy with excitement on the launching of her book, "Design the Life You Love: Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Meaningful Future."
The United States is set to publish its five-year dietary guidelines at the end 2015, yet recommendations in the draft have sparked controversy as some health experts argue that they oppose some recent research. In particular, milk is in the spotlight in a debate as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) newest version of diet guidelines promotes low-fat (such as skim) or non-fat milk. It also connects full-fat milk to heart disease, although little research has linked saturated fats with vascular problems.
A new study suggests that first-born children could have a little higher risk of later becoming nearsighted compared to the vision condition's rates among their younger siblings. The researchers also learned that firstborn children were also more likely to suffer from severe myopia (nearsightedness) compared to their later-born brother or sisters.
The Chinese government has identified a total of 2,255 villages which have been recognized as historical and cultural heritage sites that are recommended for conservation, according to a report by the Xinhua News Agency.
For the 90th anniversary of the Palace Museum, four new areas will be opened. These are the Cining Palace, the Baoyun Building, and the wings of the Meridian and East Prosperity Gates.
Whole Foods Market is recalling a type of blue cheese that is sold nationwide in its stores, due to a possible bacteria contamination discovered after an inspection by the United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It announced that the Papillion Organic Roquefort cheese might contain Listeria monocytogenes organisms, which can result in severe and even fatal infections, especially among young children, senior citizens, and people with weak immune systems.
Taiwanese national Teng Fei-ta made headlines in China on Sept. 23 after arriving in Badaling, Beijing, to complete a more-than-seven-month cycling tour along the ancient Silk Road made famous by Italian explorer Marco Polo in the 13th century.
A collective of civil society groups in Tunisia was awarded the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize. The alliance received the award for its key contribution to the building of a pluralistic democracy in Tunisia in the wake of the Jasmine Revolution of 2011.
Several local tourists have complained of being victims of scams and poor service during the National Day holiday, from Oct. 1 to 7, amid a report by the China National Tourism Administration that the number of visitors increased this year, the China Daily reported.
Related to a hot lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issue of whether a "gay gene" exists, United States researchers have created a formula that can show a person's sexual orientation by examining their genetic changes. The computerized deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) test suggests various factors determine if a person is either homosexual or heterosexual.
Balenciaga has been a homegrown for creative talent and they are adding a new mastermind, Demna Gvasalia.
A new study reports that one-third of China's young men will likely die from tobacco-related health conditions and diseases, but that figure can drop if they quit smoking. It also showed that two-thirds of male smokers in China start as young men, and half of them would eventually die from cigarettes or cigars unless they kicked the habit forever.
In the age of mobile Internet, it has become much easier for people to give to charity organizations. But some say it has also become easier to convince people to give to unworthy causes.
