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Wed, April 24, 2019 | 01:36

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Gov't going all-out to tackle spread of FMD

Amid growing signs of the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the government vowed, Friday, to seek the strongest-ever preventive measures against the highly contagious virus.

Diseases & welfare | 2019-02-01 15:53

New suspected FMD case reported in North Chungcheong

Another suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was found in North Chungcheong Province, the government said Thursday, fueling concerns over the spread of the highly contagious animal disease. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said a "hanwoo" beef cattle farm in Chungju, 147 kilometers from Seoul, reported a possible case of FMD to authorities. Hanwoo...

Diseases & welfare | 2019-01-31 15:03

Quarantine authorities on high alert as FMD breaks out ahead of Lunar New Year holiday

Quarantine authorities have been on alert after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was confirmed Monday evening at a cattle farm in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, the first of the year.

Diseases & welfare | 2019-01-29 15:56

Another suspected FMD case found in Anseong

A suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was reported in Anseong on Tuesday, a day after the government confirmed a type O variant case in the area. The owner of a "hanwoo" beef cattle farm in Anseong, 80 kilometers south of Seoul, reported a suspected case to the Gyeonggi Province government.

Diseases & welfare | 2019-01-29 15:07

Concern growing over spread of influenza in Japan here

Concern is growing here over an influenza outbreak that has been spreading at an alarming rate in Japan a week ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, during which a large number of Koreans are expected to visit the neighboring country.

Diseases & welfare | 2019-01-27 20:13

Korea sees surge in bipolar disorder patients

Bipolar disorder has become the center of attention in the medical world here as it has led to scores of deadly incidents including murder and suicide in recent years. According to a 2017 report from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, more than 86,000 people suffer from bipolar disorder in Korea.

Diseases & welfare | 2019-01-27 15:27

Nearly half of mothers giving first birth had C-sections in 2017

Nearly half of South Korean mothers giving birth to their first child received caesarean sections in 2017, data showed Sunday, with the percentage rising over recent years. According to the data compiled by the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, 48.8 percent of mothers giving birth for the first time had C-sections in 2017.

Diseases & welfare | 2019-01-27 11:21

When 'escape game' becomes real situation

A couple, or a group of people, pour over a set of clues in a dark room they are locked in. They focus on solving problems with the clues in order to escape the room within a set time limit. But, until all clues are solved, the customers cannot get out, and while they may be enjoying the fun of escaping, it is easy for them to overlook the fact that they are locked in.

Diseases & welfare | 2019-01-25 16:38

Fishing festival under fire for animal abuse

Several petitions have been posted on Cheong Wa Dae's website calling for the abolishment of fishing festivals or at least an improvement of the programs, which they labeled as mere “slaughter.” The main target is the Hwacheon Sancheoneo (trout) Ice Festival, which has become one of the most popular winter festivals drawing more than 1.5 million visitors every year.

Diseases & welfare | 2019-01-23 17:00

Dancing prevents physical impairment in elderly women: study

Elderly women who enjoy paired dancing activities such as salsa, the tango, or ballroom dancing can better fend off physical impairments associated with aging, according to a joint study.

Diseases & welfare | 2019-01-22 16:21

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