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Archive for the ‘China’ Category



Scientist finds link to virus infection

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

BEIJING, Jan. 16 -- A single protein in humans may determine the difference between life and death if a person is infected with a deadly disease like SARS, a Hong Kong biochemist has found.

Average life expectancy reaches 68 in Guizhou

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

GUIYANG, Jan. 14 (Xinhuanet) -- The average life expectancy in southwest China's Guizhou Province reached 68 last year, 0.86 years longer than that five years ago, according to a survey by the provincial department of health.

First leukemia children’s hospital comes into being

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

BEIJING, Jan. 14 (Xinhuanet) -- China's first children hospital for curing kids with leukemia has officially been inaugurated in Beijing. ÿ  ÿ  The hospital featuring the combination of treating both traditional Chinese and Western therapy was opened by the Chinese Red Cross foundation.

“Chinese medicine Shanxi trip ” launched yesterday in Taiyuan

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

"Chinese medicine inÿ ÿ Shanxi "ÿ ÿ launched in Taiyuanon September 2, the provincial leadership Zhao Jinfu, Hu Su Ping, Zhou Ran and leaderst of the Ministry of Healthÿ ÿ attended the inauguration ceremony.ÿ 

Astronauts test traditional medicines in space

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

BEIJING, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- China's astronauts have been testing new varieties of traditional Chinese medicine that could help treat osteoporosis, insomnia and improve immunity. Doctors with the China Astronaut Research and Training Center say the new remedies will be prepared for sale after further tests during the country's third manned ...