South Korea confirms second case of deadly African swine fever, pledges vigilance

South Korea confirms second case of deadly African swine fever, pledges vigilance
Reuters: Health
South Korea has confirmed a second case of African swine fever at a pig farm near the border with North Korea, a day after reporting its first-ever outbreak of the virus, deadly to pigs but not harmful to humans.

South Korea confirms 2nd case of deadly African swine fever, pledges vigilance

South Korea confirms 2nd case of deadly African swine fever, pledges vigilance
Reuters: Health
South Korea has confirmed a second case of African swine fever at a pig farm near the border with North Korea, a day after reporting its first-ever outbreak of the virus, deadly to pigs but not harmful to humans.

Caregivers of seriously ill spouses find life improves more when the partner dies

Caregivers of seriously ill spouses find life improves more when the partner dies
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(Reuters Health) - For caregivers tending to a seriously ill spouse, quality of life may improve to a greater extent if the partner dies than if the partner recovers, a German study suggests.

New York state ban on flavored e-cigarettes given final approval

New York state ban on flavored e-cigarettes given final approval
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New York became the second state to ban flavored e-cigarettes on Tuesday after its Democratic governor called for emergency action in response to concerns about their rising use among teens and a nationwide spate of lung illnesses.

Potentially harmful carbon pollution reaches fetal side of placenta: study

Potentially harmful carbon pollution reaches fetal side of placenta: study
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Airborne carbon particles that can cause health problems in adults and children are getting into the placenta as it nourishes a developing fetus, a new study as found.

France to give iodine to more people living close to nuclear plants

France to give iodine to more people living close to nuclear plants
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France will offer free iodine tablets to around 2.2 million people living close to nuclear plants to help protect them from radiation in case of an accident.

Juul's sales halted in China days after launch

Juul's sales halted in China days after launch
Reuters: Health
U.S. e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc said on Tuesday its products were not currently available on e-commerce web sites in China, days after it entered the world's single-largest market for tobacco consumption with over 300 million smokers.