South Korea confirms sixth case of African swine fever

South Korea confirmed on Wednesday a sixth case of African swine fever (ASF) in a town, near its border with North Korea, the agriculture ministry said.

Air strikes maim, scar Yemen's children

Ismail Abdullah kicks a makeshift football, wrapped in pink plastic, with his right foot. A slight limp visible, he holds back as his cousins run forward in the sand.

Philippines risks polio problem as parents skip child vaccines: WHO

The Philippines risks having more cases of polio unless it sharply steps up its vaccinations of children under 5 years of age, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.

Canberra becomes first Australian city to legalize marijuana for personal use

Australia's capital city of Canberra will become the first in the country to legalize the possession, use and cultivation of small amounts of cannabis following a vote on Wednesday.

Health workers aim to save lives of mothers and babies with smartphone data

Community health workers in India and Uganda are to be armed with smartphones and tablets that use data analytics, risk maps and social media trends help to save the lives of mothers and their babies.

New Zealand funds manuka honey trademark bid, leaving Australia with sour taste

The New Zealand government is supporting a bid by the country's honey producers to trademark the name "manuka" in China, angering Australian rivals who fear losing out in their joint biggest market for the lucrative product.

Massachusetts imposes four-month ban on vaping product sales as mystery illness spreads

Massachusetts on Tuesday imposed a four-month ban on sales of all vaping products, amid what officials called a national public health emergency that so far has been linked to nine deaths.

Adverse health effects from hurricanes may be long-lasting

Long after the winds have died down and the flooding has subsided, huge hurricanes like Katrina may be shortening people's lives, especially when it comes to seniors with chronic diseases like diabetes, new research suggests.

Carbs like sweets, fries, white bread remain staples of U.S. diet

Americans are cutting back a bit on carbohydrates like sugary foods, refined grains, and starchy vegetables but these unhealthy options still make up about 42% of U.S. adults' daily calories, a new study suggests.

Responsive mothers may have kids with better language skills

Mothers who are more responsive and warmer in their interactions with their kids may have children with better language skills, especially in low-income households, a small study suggests.

FDA approves Bavarian Nordic's monkeypox vaccine

The U.S. Food and Administration on Tuesday approved Danish drugmaker Bavarian Nordic's Jynneos, making it the first approved vaccine for preventing monkeypox disease.

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