Chinese language shares shut larger at noon Wednesday
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese shares closed higher at midday Wednesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.94 percent to close at 3,082.87 points. The Shenzhen Component Index went up 0.48 percent to 9,641.4 points at...
Trump indicators order for veteran suicide prevention
WASHINGTON, March 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at reducing veteran suicides in the country. Trump called veteran suicide a "solemn crisis" that needs "urgent national action" during a signing ceremony at the...
EU verify of Polish slaughterhouses finds doc points
WARSAW, Poland — European Commission veterinary inspectors have uncovered document irregularities at slaughterhouses in Poland, but found no problems with the quality of beef produced there, Poland’s agriculture minister said Wednesday. The EU inspection took place...
China pledges help for personal enterprise in SOE reform
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- China will equally protect different types of shareholder's property and rights in mixed ownership enterprises, said a senior official with the country's top economic planner Wednesday. China will encourage social capital to enter key...
China vows extra focused infrastructure funding
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government will ensure its infrastructure investment be more targeted, an official said Wednesday. He Lifeng, head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual...
Turkish, Israeli name-calling covers ‘tyrant’ to ‘dictator’
ANKARA, Turkey — The latest quarrel between the leaders of Turkey and Israel continued for a second day Wednesday as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan labeled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “thief” and a “tyrant.” Speaking at an election campaign...
U.S. Meals and Drug Administration chief to go away service
WASHINGTON, March 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Scott Gottlieb, head of the Food and Drug Administration, will leave service next month. "Scott Gottlieb, who has done an absolutely terrific job as Commissioner of the FDA, plans to leave...
China to maintain unlocking large home market potential: official
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- China is well equipped to stimulate the development of a robust domestic market and keep unlocking the huge potential of domestic demand, an official said Wednesday. China's huge population, growing new economic momentum, ongoing...
Muller, Boateng, Hummels dominated out in Low’s nationwide squad
BERLIN, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Thomas Muller, Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummls not be considered in Joachim Low's planning for the upcoming tournaments, the Germany head coach announced on Tuesday. Low already informed the three Bayern Munich players that they will be...
Jessica Simpson welcomes her third youngster as she provides start to daughter Birdie
Jessica Simpson has welcomed her third child, daughter Birdie Mae Johnson. The actress turned fashion designer and her husband Eric Johnson celebrated the arrival late on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Sharing the first picture of her newborn to Instagram, Jessica...
Girl who battled 12 rounds of chemotherapy credit an ice cap for serving to her hold her hair
A scalp-cooling treatment helped a cancer sufferer keep her hair - and identity - while she battled through 12 gruelling rounds of chemotherapy. Amanda White, 37, of Didsbury, Manchester, found a lump in her breast in January 2017 while training to trek to Everest...
London affected person is likely to be second to be cured of HIV
A second person has experienced sustained remission from HIV-1, according to a case study to be published Tuesday in the journal Nature. Effectively, some scientists believe that the “London patient” has been cured of the viral infection, which affects close to 37...
UN warns of ‘complacency’ as measles circumstances soar worldwide
Measles surged around the world last year and experts have warned it is a 'wake-up call' for more people to vaccinate their children. Children in the future could face 'disastrous' health problems if the deadly infection is allowed to spiral out of control. The number...
Q&A: Arrested Improvement hits Metropolis Vineyard with Grammy-winning hip-hop
WTOP's Jason Fraley previews Arrested Development at City Winery Jason Fraley https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ARRESTED-DEVELOPMENT-jfray.mp3Download audio They shook up the hip-hop game in the early ’90s with a fresh sound and powerful lyrics. This Friday,...
Docs Could Quickly Be Prescribing Veggies As an alternative of Medicine
Doctors might soon begin giving out a prescription for fruits and vegetables to lower a patient's risk of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In a new study, public health experts found that healthy food prescription, which will be covered...
Why ‘Food Prescriptions’ Are the Greatest Medication for Continual Ailments
Many programs rolling out across the country allow doctors to write patients prescriptions for healthier foods. Here’s how these programs can improve healthcare — and lives — in America. Share on PinterestHealthy food prescriptions can save lives and money. Getty...
Why Ladies Are Identified with Ailments Later Than Males
Share on PinterestExperts say it’s time to re-examine how women’s health is researched and practiced. Getty ImagesThink women have come a long way when it comes to the quality of their healthcare? You might want to think again. Instead, it seems that women have a long...
UK healthcare ranks simply 16th out of 35 European international locations
The UK has scored 16th in a report assessing the quality of healthcare across 35 European countries. The report - which looked at 46 indicators, including infant mortality, suicide rates and time waiting for treatment - ranked the UK below Czech Republic and Estonia,...
Social Media Linked to Improve in Despair Amongst Teenagers, Younger Adults
Share on PinterestExperts say constant exposure to social media can increase feelings of loneliness. Getty ImagesIf you have children who are growing up with a cell phone in their hands, you’ve seen the behavior. Your college student prefers exchanging a blizzard of...
AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s epic speech is laced with fabrication
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump uttered a dizzying number of false statements in his epically long weekend speech, to an audience that didn’t seem to mind at all. He got the unemployment rate wrong. He misstated his winning margin in the election. He reprised some...