S.Korea, US launch major naval exercise
| SEOUL — South Korea and the United States on Saturday launched a massive naval exercise in the tense Yellow Sea, ahead of the 62nd anniversary Monday … See all stories on this topic » |
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US journal prints controversial bird flu research
The US journal Science published research Thursday on how a mutant bird flu may spread among mammals and possibly humans, following months of controversy over the risks of bioterrorism.
More ADHD drugs, fewer antibiotics for US kids: study
More drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and fewer antibiotics are being prescribed to US children and teenagers compared to a decade ago, said a US study on Monday.
US, South Korea military to mark anniversary with exercises
| The U.S. and South Korean militaries will mark the 62nd anniversary of the start of the Korean War with a bang. Many, in fact. More than 2000 U.S. and South … See all stories on this topic » |
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Coca-Cola not to blame for US obesity: CEO
Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent insists his company is not responsible for the rise in US obesity despite New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's recent moves to limit the consumption of sugary drinks.
46 million Americans lack health insurance: report
A total of 46.3 million people in the United States do not have health coverage, a trend that has been rising in the past 15 years, said a US survey published Tuesday.
Top court ruling on US health reforms hotly anticipated
With the US Supreme Court set to rule within days on the constitutionality of President Barack Obama's health care reforms many Americans are fearful of the political fallout of the decision.
Taliban ban anti-polio drive in Pakistan tribal area
Pakistani militants in a Taliban and Al-Qaeda infested tribal region Saturday banned anti-polio vaccination teams, to protest US drone strikes saying the attacks were killing civilians.
US urges removal of S.Korean oysters from market
US health authorities have urged restaurants and food outlets to stop selling all fresh, frozen and canned oysters, clams and mussels that came from South Korea over contamination fears.
Number of US cancer survivors to surge: study
The number of people in the United States who have survived cancer is set to reach nearly 18 million in the next decade, up from 13.7 million currently, said a US study out Thursday.
US carrier to take part in exercises with Korean, Japanese navies
| The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is scheduled to return to the waters off South Korea this month, a move that in recent years has upset Chinese and … See all stories on this topic » |
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US, S. Korea, Japan to have joint naval exercise
WASHINGTON, June 13 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Department of Defense on Wednesday announced the United States, South Korea and Japan will conduct a …
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