Health Articles

Paleo is the buzzword in weight loss these days, especially if you find yourself in a CrossFit gym or anywhere near Pinterest. So what exactly is the Paleo diet and, better yet, is it effect..

On March 8, 2014, Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 disappeared from radar screens en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. On board were 239 passengers and crew, 154 of whom were Chinese. When ..

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways associated with recurrent episodes of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. If you have asthma, you are genetically predispos..

Shuling BAI, Cardiologist, Associate Chief Physician

As a cardiologist who works at an international hospital, I have seen a number of patients who have come to visit China as a tourist—and have ended up experiencing a major cardiac event whi..

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Increasing numbers of women in China are thinking about having multiple pregnancies. Age, however, is a factor to keep in mind while planning for additions to the family. Gestational diabete..

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Increasing numbers of women in China are thinking about having multiple pregnancies; hear from world-renowned OB/GYN Dr. Sam Liu about how to prepare. I want to have another baby! Do I need ..

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher suffered a severe head injury after a skiing accident in the Alps last December, leaving him in a medically induced coma and shocking fans across the ra..

Roo CHANGIZI, Emeritus Chair of Family Medicine, BJM, Family Medicine Physician

As we are to begin the Chinese New Year festivities and witness the greatest annual migration of humanity during a single period, this is not only an occasion for celebration with family, ex..

Called the “silent killer” for its surprising lack of symptoms, hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic disease can slowly cause major damage to your body if not caught and cont..

Question: The term rehabilitation is a relatively new concept in China and the specialty is still in its infancy. Is there a misunderstanding in China about the meaning of rehabilitation? An..