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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reduced US federal vaccine recommendations for children from 17 to 11. Learn about the rationale behind this policy overhaul and the debate over the Denmark model.

More than a dozen states are implementing 2026 US SNAP food aid cuts by banning snacks and candy, with backing from the Trump administration. Learn about the policy impact.

Measles cases in South Carolina have risen to 185. The outbreak highlights a decline in MMR vaccination rates and a growing political divide over public health.

Police are investigating the Gyeongsan family of five tragedy after five family members were found dead in an apartment on Dec. 28, 2025. No signs of foul play were initially found.

South Korea has confirmed three new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, bringing the season's total to 21. Authorities are implementing culling and standstill orders to contain the spread.

South Korea confirmed its 17th case of H5N1 bird flu this winter at a quail farm in Jincheon. Authorities are implementing quarantine measures and nationwide farm inspections to prevent further spread.

A company called Unlimited Bio is testing experimental gene therapies for longevity on self-funded volunteers in Honduras, bypassing typical regulations. Experts warn of major safety and ethical risks.

Trump's appointment of 'turbo cancer' theorist Dr. Harvey Risch to lead the President's Cancer Panel has sparked a global internet firestorm. Here's why.