28-Jul-17 Chinese researchers have published the findings of a survey of 500,000 individuals about traumatic fractures. Sleeping less than 7 hours per day was identified as a risk factor, and alcohol consumption also incurred a risk effect. [image: China Herb Co.]

17-Jul-17 In Apr-17 the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center in Guangzhou began using the "CC-Cruiser", an AI-driven diagnostic program that spots a rare form of cataract. CC-Cruiser has diagnosed more than 300 cases, with 93% accuracy. [image: South China Morning Post]

17-Jul-17 The Chinese island of Hainan has received 800,000 Russian tourists in the past seven years and nearly 80% of them used TCM therapy, either to treat a particular ailment or simply to improve overall wellness. [image: China Daily]

14-Jul-17 Since 2015, when the Chinese government ended its one-child policy, more couples have been turning to IVF. As a result the China market for IVF, currently worth USD670 mn, is expected to surge to USD1.5 bn by 2022. [image: Agence France-Presse]

13-Jul-17 Only half of doctors in China have a five-year medical degree. In an effort to grow the number of licensed physicians, China lowered educational requirements, possibly undermining its efforts to overhaul the Chinese healthcare system. [image: Visual China]