Tigertiger: A new bar in Chengdu
2011-09-21 18:26:58
Located just to the right of Baihuatan Park, this Lijiang-style bar offers comfortable sofa seating in a quiet, cozy courtyard.
Poor nations meet health cash pledges
2011-09-21 13:40:05
Some of the world's other poorest countries helped lead the way over the past year as UN member states began meeting their unprecedented pledge.
Hope from hybrid rice
2011-09-21 13:38:41
A new strain of rice developed by China's agricultural scientist has set another milestone in China's research into hybrid rice.
Joint flexing at night sign of weak heart
2011-09-21 13:28:22
Men who jerked and flexed their legs involuntarily at night were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
Serotonin levels linked to anger
2011-09-21 13:25:38
Fluctuating levels of the brain chemical serotonin, often brought on when someone hasn't eaten or is stressed.
Yogurt bacteria blocks pre-eclampsia
2011-09-21 13:25:03
Pregnant women who regularly have milk or yogurt with "good" bacteria may be less likely to suffer the late-pregnancy complication.
No proof of soy link to low cholesterol
2011-09-21 13:23:12
Taking extra soy supplements did not help stave off artery hardening in a new study of postmenopausal women.
China's shaping up to be obesogenic
2011-09-21 10:23:05
Weight-loss camps are sprouting in many cities to deal with growing obesity among children, amid rising affluence.
Off with the fat, in with the fit
2011-09-20 11:25:01
An American teacher, who spent a semester in Hunan, discovers a surefire method to lose weight in what she calls the 'China Diet'.
Talking sex with your kids
2011-09-20 11:17:27
A bold initiative to introduce sex education in primary schools is being viewed as a sign of progress.
Define wine with an Asian vocabulary, enjoy it more
2011-09-20 11:16:21
Newcomers to wine tasting in China may be confused about some of the standard descriptions of wine.
Korean classics
2011-09-19 09:49:55
Eating Korean is no novelty in China and there are plenty of places offering Korean food. But, nothing beats the adventure of exploring a different cuisine at home.