How common is IVF in China?

Outside the reproductive medicine center of a top-tier hospital in Shanghai, 32-year-old Ms. Lin clutched her freshly obtained ultrasound report and whispered to her husband, “We have five embryos this time. Let's select the two best ones for freezing.”...

Can Gender Be Selected Through IVF in China?

As a foreign observer who has long followed China's fertility policies, I am frequently asked: “Can you choose the gender of your baby when undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) in China?” ...

Can foreigners get dental treatment in China?

Last fall, after two years working in Shanghai, I finally decided to address my long-standing wisdom tooth issue. As a British expat living in Shanghai, I initially hesitated: “Is it convenient to see a dentist in China? Can I communicate in English? Is...

Is dental care affordable in China?

Last winter, while on a business trip in Shanghai, my wisdom tooth tormented me relentlessly—my lower right molar swelled so badly that even swallowing hurt....

Is China a Suitable Place for Dental Surgery?

As Liam, a British dentist who has worked in Shanghai for five years, I'm often asked by friends from Europe and America: “I hear dental care in China is cheap, but is it really safe for surgery?” ...

Can China Cure Type 2 Diabetes?

At the Diabetes Center of Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai, I (Note: The author is a doctoral candidate at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the U.S., visiting China for research on metabolic diseases) first met Mark, a 52-year-old Caucasian engin...