Health

550 Days in Limbo: Groups Demand 100-Day Fast-Track Insurance Coverage for Breakthrough PAH Drug Winrevair

550 Days in Limbo: Groups Demand 100-Day Fast-Track Insurance Coverage for Breakthrough PAH Drug Winrevair

With national health insurance coverage for the new pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment Winrevair (active ingredient: sotatercept) remaining in...
5 Daily Habits That Prevent Weight Gain, According to an Expert Who Lost 27kg

5 Daily Habits That Prevent Weight Gain, According to an Expert Who Lost 27kg

While some people maintain a lean physique without strict dieting, others seem to gain weight easily despite eating modest portions.
Heavy Heatwave Risk: Why High Blood Pressure Patients Should Reach for Water, Not Naengmyeon Broth

Heavy Heatwave Risk: Why High Blood Pressure Patients Should Reach for Water, Not Naengmyeon Broth

As extreme heat continues across South Korea, with Seoul’s daytime high forecast to hit 39°C on August 7—Ipchu, the...
Can You Pass the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test? Why Lower-Body Strength Is Key to Healthy Longevity

Can You Pass the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test? Why Lower-Body Strength Is Key to Healthy Longevity

A growing body of research highlights the critical link between lower-body strength and healthy longevity.
Losing Weight Despite a Big Appetite? Blame Your Thyroid, Not the Summer Heat

Losing Weight Despite a Big Appetite? Blame Your Thyroid, Not the Summer Heat

On scorching summer days, it is easy to blame the weather when you sweat excessively, feel drained, or lie awake at...
Tropical Nights: Why Alcohol and Cold Showers Won’t Help You Sleep

Tropical Nights: Why Alcohol and Cold Showers Won’t Help You Sleep

As scorching heat grips the nation, continuing "tropical nights"—when overnight temperatures remain above 25°C—are...
Low Levels of Muscle Protein 'Irisin' Linked to Early Alzheimer's Risk Before Memory Loss

Low Levels of Muscle Protein 'Irisin' Linked to Early Alzheimer's Risk Before Memory Loss

Could a simple blood test identify people who show no memory loss but already have Alzheimer's-related protein buildup...
Why Some Parts of Seoul Feel Hotter Than Others: The Cooling Power of Urban Trees

Why Some Parts of Seoul Feel Hotter Than Others: The Cooling Power of Urban Trees

As extreme heat waves pushing near 40 degrees Celsius continue to grip South Korea, the Korea Meteorological...
Why That Morning Bagel Could Be Spiking Your Blood Sugar—and How to Fix It

Why That Morning Bagel Could Be Spiking Your Blood Sugar—and How to Fix It

A plain bagel often seems like a healthy, convenient breakfast option, but experts warn that eating one first thing in...
Why Pancreatic Cancer Is Less Common in Women: Childbirth History May Offer Clues

Why Pancreatic Cancer Is Less Common in Women: Childbirth History May Offer Clues

Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to attribute to a single cause. However, a major South Korean study tracking...