Health

Spain bans flavored heated tobacco products

Spain's government on Tuesday approved a decree that bans the sale of flavored heated tobacco products as part of efforts to discourage tobacco use, the health ministry said.

Health

Japan trials over-the-counter 'morning-after' pill

Japan began a pilot project on Tuesday selling over-the-counter "morning-after" contraceptive pills, but campaigners criticized the scheme as far too small and called for all restrictions to be lifted.

Health

Denmark to restrict alcohol sales to minors

Denmark will restrict alcohol sales to minors and increase taxes on nicotine products to combat a worrying rise in consumption, the health ministry said Tuesday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Cambodian man dies from bird flu

A 50-year-old man has died from bird flu in Cambodia, the health ministry said on Sunday, the second death from the virus recorded in the country this year.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Two-year-old Cambodian girl dies from bird flu

A two-year-old Cambodian girl has died from bird flu, the health ministry said Monday night, the second death recorded in the country in two days.

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