Dr Jian Zhou was a molecular biologist and virologist who worked with Professor Ian Frazer to develop the technology toward the Gardasil and Cervarix vaccines (疫苗),     1     protect against viruses that cause cervical cancer.

Born in Hangzhou, China, Dr Zhou graduated from Wenzhou Medical College and went on     2     (obtain) a Master’s degree from Zhejiang Medical University. He studied for a PhD at Henan Medical University,     3     (complete) this in 1987. He received a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Queensland in 1994. Dr Zhou’s interest in human papillomavirus (HPV)     4     (bring) him to Australia in 1990 to join Professor Ian Frazer’s Centre for Immunology and Cancer Research at the University of Queensland. Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by HPV and it     5     (believe) that a vaccine against HPV might work. The vaccine required a particle that would stimulate an immune response to the virus,     6     causing an infection. This was a significant focus of Dr Zhou’s work with Professor Frazer and in 1990, working also with his wife, he succeeded in creating a virus-like particle that was now the basis     7     the Gardasil and Cervarix vaccines.

    8     (unfortunate), Dr Zhou died in 1999, at the age of 42. His work has had     9     huge impact on human health globally. The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences is therefore delighted to establish an award in     10     (recognize) of Dr Zhou. The Jian Zhou Medal was made possible by a generous donation from the Frazer Family Foundation.

In Shanxi Province, there is a tradition of taking afternoon naps, which means people take a short rest in the middle of the day. You can see people of all ages, men or women     1    (take)their naps. To them, it’s a peaceful and quiet time     2    the busy streets become empty and still.

Taking an afternoon nap is a tradition that     3    (be)around for a long time in Shanxi. It has been passed down from generation     4     generation. Parents teach their children the     5    (important)of rest and encourage them to do it. Through naps, they hope the young ones can learn to take care of     6    (they)and enjoy a quick break from a busy day.

Actually, the tradition of afternoon naps     7    (believe)to have many benefits. It helps people feel     8    (great)refreshed for the rest of the day. It also gives their bodies and minds a chance to relax and recover from all the activities in the morning.

So, if you ever visit Shanxi, don’t be     9    (surprise)if you see people taking naps in the early afternoon. And when you feel tired during the day, try finding somewhere comfortable and taking a good afternoon nap. Who knows, a little shut-eye might make     10    difference in making you feel great and your day even better!

During the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games, athletes from around the world have been exploring acupuncture (针灸). a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This practice     1     (be) an important part of Chinese healthcare system for centuries.

TCM, which includes acupuncture, herbal therapy, massage, Tai Chi, and Qigong remains     2     essential component of China’s medical system and has gained increasing     3     (recognize) on a global scale. Not only is it popular among the Chinese population, but it is also gaining interest in Western societies,     4     has led to increased investments in professional TCM services.

While China places significant emphasis     5     the integration of TCM with modern biomedicine, it is also becoming more popular worldwide. Although some medical professionals are     6     (doubt) about the far-reaching effects of TCM, the practice     7     (accept) as a fundamental aspect of global healthcare.

TCM has been recognized for the potential benefits, particularly when     8     (use) alongside with modern medicine, which has resulted in its increasing integration into modern healthcare systems. Despite its ancient Chinese origins, TCM’s principles and practices have a global influence currently, with experts     9     (offer) their special skills across the world.

As research into TCM continues to advance and more individuals embrace it for their healthcare needs, the field is     10     (definite) to grow.

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Body Clock

All forms of medicine and treatment are languages of sorts, and the Chinese body clock is no different. It’s part of the vast philosophy and practice of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM),     1    (have) a history of thousands of yeas.

As scholars studied the body and disease, they     2    (discover) a way to relate and interpret the body’s response to its environment. This provided great insight into physical and emotional     3    (condition). They began to see patterns within life, death, illness, and recovery. These medical concepts form the very centerpiece of Chinese medical theory.

The body clock encourages us     4    (examine) closely what we’re doing throughout the hours of the day,     5     to match our actions with the most suitable energetic times. It’s all about optimization(最优化), balance, rest, and recovery.

TCM scholars are able to identify when our organs are at their strongest or weakest, or of     6    (high) or lower function.

You might be wondering: how did they figure this out? That’s     7     great question without a clear answer.     8     TCM doctors do know is that this rise and fall throughout the body is put down to the flow of qi throughout the body. When this concentration of qi reaches different organs it cheers or     9    (strength) them to do their functions. When this flow of qi is “furthest” away from the organ, it is of course still working -- but at its weakest, at least     10    (energetic).

An increasing number of people in China and abroad are discovering or rediscovering the benefits of moxibustion (艾灸),     1     traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment used since about 500 BC. The treatment     2     (aim) at removing cold and dampness from the body, strengthening the blood, increasing the flow of qi or energy     3     (channel) and maintaining general well-being.

Mugwort, a flowering plant, is the key     4     moxibustion. Mugwort leaves are dried and ground into small sticks or cones called moxa (灼烙剂), which are then lighted and used     5     (warm) points on your body and relieve the symptoms.

There are two methods of moxibustion treatment. One is called the direct treatment     6     a small and burning cone-shaped moxa is placed on the patient’s treated acupoint (穴位). In the indirect treatment, the burning moxa doesn’t directly touch your body. This treatment is much     7     (safe) and can be used on a larger area, such as muscle groups. It is also the     8     (prefer) cure for children.

Moxibustion treatment can be used for a wider variety of medical conditions. But TCM fans consider the cure to be     9     (extreme) effective in treating arthritic conditions, especially joint pains when the conditions     10     (worse) in cold or damp weather.

Dr Lin Qiaozhi once sad, “Life is precious... To a person nothing is more precious than their life, and if they entrust me with that life, how could I refuse that trust,     1    (say) I’m cold, hungry, or tired?” These words carried her    2    a life of hard choices. She    3    (choose) to study medicine instead of following the     4    (tradition) path like the majority of girls. After graduating from university, she     5    (immediate) became the first woman ever to be hired as     6    resident physician. When studying in the US, her American colleagues invited her to stay in the US.    7    , she refused because she wanted to serve the woman and children at home. In 1941, Dr Lin became the first Chinese woman     8    was appointed director of the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. But a few months later, the department was closed because of the war. Lin Qiaozhi,    9    (know) as the “mother of ten thousand     10    (baby)”, devoted all her life to medical work for Chinese women and children.

Once you start looking into supermarkets in China,    1     is hard to miss the wave of trendy urban shops aimed     2     customers who are looking for healthy food.

Chen Li and her husband have become very    3     (concern) about the safety of their food since they became parents.     4     (follow) it around as it changed locations, they went to a farmer market every week. Then they tried growing their own food.

Recently, something has changed it all: A new shop opened up across the street from the apartment building in    5     they lived. It’s called World Good Food Market.     6     (bright) lit and clean, it offers     7     unbelievable variety of organic food. Compared with the farmer market, the     8     (different) in price for shopping at World Good Food is significant: 30%~50%    9     (high).

“The quality is better,” said Anthea. “I’m a strong believer of organic food. As long as it    10     (grow) by farmers in a safe way, I’m fine with that.”

Online grocery shopping is convenient and continues to grow in popularity. But a new study     1     (publish) in Public Health Nutrition shows that many online products do not have information about ingredients or nutrition     2    (fact), which is a huge miss.

Required information was present, obvious and readable for only 36. 5% of observations.     3     is even more troubling, researchers say, is that non-required information, such as claims like “low in fat” or “organic”, was displayed on 63.5% of the products.

Labeling information     4     (be) important for all consumers so they can make informed (明智的) choices when grocery shopping. People may use the information label     5     (determine) sodium and potassium (钠和钾) to manage heart or kidney disease or may focus     6     sugar, fiber, or carbohydrates to manage diabetes (糖尿病).

Food retailers should     7     (immediate) change their practices and disclose the full information label clearly, consistently and readably. “    8     (difficult) in finding necessary information on some products could actually pose (引起)     9     immediate danger of a severe reaction or even death to the most sensitive consumers,” a researcher says.

The researcher also points out the availability of food labels     10     (make) a difference to the quality of our food choices at the population level. Not having this information potentially weakens the general public health.

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and other agencies are investigating a hepatitis A (甲型肝炎) outbreak in the U.S. and Canada potentially     1     (link) to organic fresh strawberries. The agency says the strawberries were sold under the FreshKampo and H-E-B brands and purchased between March 5     2     April 25. H-E-B and FreshKampo strawberries were sold at     3     number of retailers, including Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Safeway, Aldi, Walmart and H-E-B, according to the FDA. “If you are     4     (sure) of what brand you purchased, when you purchased your strawberries, or where you purchased them from prior to freezing them, the strawberries should     5     (throw) away,” the FDA said.

In a statement on its website, H-E-B said that all strawberries sold in its stores are safe. Also they were grown     6     (organic). The grocery store chain said on Sunday that it had “not received or sold strawberries from the supplier under     7     (investigate) since April 16.” The FDA urged those     8     ate the strawberries it is investigating to consult with their health care providers if they haven’t been vaccinated (接种疫苗) against hepatitis A. Fever, dark urine, jaundice, fatigue and nausea (恶心) are among the infection’s     9     (symptom).

“If consumers purchased fresh strawberries branded as FreshKampo or H-E-B at that time, ate those berries in the last two weeks, and have not been vaccinated against hepatitis A, they should immediately consult with     10     (they) health care professionals,” the FDA said.

Walking is great for weight loss, but the benefits go far beyond from higher energy and better mood to stress relief, creativity boost, and more. Whether you’re just having a down day or a down life, taking     1     walk can lift your mood especially when you go outdoors.

Money for a gym membership, home exercise     2     (equip), workout clothes and shoes     3     (add) up a lot. But it doesn’t have to. Walking requires     4     (absolute) nothing but still provides great health benefits. And     5     it can save is not only on things, but also on healthcare. Those who exercised regularly saved much money when it came to healthcare costs compared to those not meeting the minimum weekly exercise requirements.

Sleeping a solid eight hours a day     6     (be) one of the most important     7     (thing) you can do for your health. But sometimes that’s easier     8     (say) than to do. Thankfully, a fast walk may be all you need. People who exercise regularly, including walking, fall asleep more quickly, sleep     9     (long), and have better quality sleep. Walking is also good for your brain. When you walk, your foot’s impact     10     the ground sends pressure waves through the arteries (动脉) that increase blood flow to the brain.