Nearly 40% of new mothers of twins in South Korea experience depression: study
Although the rate of severe depression dropped significantly as mothers progressed further into child-rearing, about 28 percent still had some level of depression.
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Many elderly women in Nepal’s Achham found suffering alone from uterine prolapse and other illnesses
At a recent health camp, two women in their 80s revealed years of silent suffering from uterine prolapse, worsened by poverty and family neglect.
China, Thailand kick off durian festival, fruit week
The event aims to deepen agricultural cooperation between the two countries and inject new vitality into regional fruit trade.
China sees decline in drug-related cases
Data released by the Supreme People's Court showed that Chinese courts concluded 35,859 first-instance drug-related criminal cases last year. From January to May this year, the…
Northern China and Beijing hit with intense heatwave
Meteorological authorities issued orange high-temperature alerts as temperatures soar toward 40 C, posing significant challenges to daily life and public activities.
5-star rice meister in Japan offers personalised blends, advice to customers
Following his motto of “enjoy rice more,” Mr. Koike proposes various types of rice for restaurants and his customers. He also goes to events and holds seminars to introduce…
Vietnam’s print newspapers in the digital era
Print newspapers are becoming less common in everyday life. But those who work in the field, from vendors to editors, believe there is still a future ahead for the printed press.
Consumption report highlights sharp urban-rural divide in Bhutan
The survey also highlights substantial differences in housing conditions and food expenditure.
I love you, bot: When AI becomes your closest companion
They’re always available, always attentive and increasingly hard to resist, even when we know they’re not real.
Diabetes affects 233 million Chinese, study says
The figure is up 163 percent from 2005, the latest study by Chinese public health experts has found.