International lingerie to go on show in Shanghai
FAMOUS producers of lingerie are gathering in Shanghai to present their latest collections during the fifth China International Trade Fair for Lingerie, Beachwear and Supplies. The show is being held from Monday to tomorrow in the Shanghai Mart. Apart from lingerie and beachwear, night wear, homewear, hosiery and accessories will be featured at the annual exhibition, with 80 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions occupying the 8,000 square metre exhibition space. International brands like Triumph (Germany
Easy on the eye
EYES were likened to autumnal lake waters and deep ponds in ancient Chinese literature.
CPD's fashions for new season
SENSUAL, chic and colourful ethnic looks will dominate the catwalks this year, according to a trend guide from CPD, the world's largest fashion fair, held recently in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Learning about China
THE city of Shanghai draws students from all over the world to study in the exciting and challenging environment it offers.
Professor-turned-entrepreneur makes the grade
FOUR years ago, Wang Haibo was an associate professor of biology at Fudan University, now he is chairman of the board of directors of Shanghai Fudan Zhangjiang Biological Pharmacy Co Ltd.
Second-hand smoke doubles breast cancer risk
TORONTO - Pre-menopausal women exposed to second-hand smoke are twice as likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, a Canadian Government study said on Wednesday.
Heart drug linked to impotence
LONDON - Drugs commonly used by millions of people to lower cholesterol and prevent heart attacks could make men impotent, New Scientist magazine said on Wednesday.
Alive with kicking
YOU could be forgiven for thinking mulan quan (mulan martial art), like taiji quan or Chinese shadow boxing, originated in ancient China.
Positive report for stomach pill
By Tracy Tao
GERMAN-based Bayer Healthcare Co Ltd Shanghai Branch is publicizing the positive findings of a report on Talcid, a new over-the-counter chewable tablet for the treatment of stomach problems. The report written by doctors from the Digestive Disease Research Centre of Beijing Medical University found: "Talcid keeps a natural PH balance in the stomach, which helps to relieve dyspeptic symptoms." "One special multi-layer molecular structure in Talcid also protects the stomach lining and induces high quality healing of ulcers," said doctor Lin Sanren, director of the centre and deputy director of the China Digestive Disease Association. Talcid is Bayer's brand name for hydrotalcite, a single chemical entity that exists in the form of a mineral and has been developed into the third-generation antacid for treatment of stomach (dyspeptic) problems. Such problems include abdominal discomfort, pain or burning, heartburn, feeling bloated, nausea and distention. A press release from the manufacturer said the tablet can be taken as soon as stomach discomfort begins and also as a preventative before important occasions to avoid discomfort. It is sodium- and sugar-free and so patients suffering from diabetes, hypertension, heart and liver problems can also take it. The company estimates 20-30 per cent of the global population suffers from stomach problems at least once a year.
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