A Medicine Not Yet Named: The ‘27th Karte’ We Will Write
Not long ago, I binge-watched a Japanese medical drama titled The 19th Karte. What is a "karte"? A quick search reveals it stems from the German word...
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“In 30 Years of Practicing Medicine, I Have Never Seen a Single Patient with Protein Deficiency”
South Korea is currently gripped by a "protein craze." Ours is a society that aggressively pushes protein consumption, leading many to believe they...
As You Get Older, the Scariest Thing Is “Dementia”: What You Need to Start Doing Now to Protect Your Mind
As we age, many people admit that the health problem they fear most is dementia. It is uniquely frightening because it...
"Cheek Sagging After Facial Contouring—Why a Facelift Isn't the Answer": A Surgeon’s Perspective
I was recently invited to lecture by the Anti-Aging Research Society of the Korean Society of Plastic and...
Should You Eat More Meat as You Age? The Link Between Animal Protein, IGF-1, and Cancer
Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) is a hormone that promotes the growth of every cell in the human body—from bones...
“We Can’t Afford Dad's Medicine”: The Heartbreaking Reality of Late-Stage Cancer Costs
“Should we sell the house? Dad’s medication is just too expensive.” This is the agonizing question keeping a mother in...
The Autopilot of Metabolism: Why Your Health is Decided Before You Swallow
Modern medicine has mapped our post-meal metabolic processes down to the molecular level.
Why Young Colorectal Cancer Rates are Surging in Korea: The Paradox of “High-Quality” Protein
The common refrain "you have to eat meat to have strength" reflects a cultural sentiment in Korea that is anything but...
"Avoid Rib Cartilage for Your First Rhinoplasty": Expert Advice from the Korean Plastic Surgery Community
A recent inquiry posted in an online physician community has sparked a significant conversation among specialists.
The 'Frontline' Experience on an Uncharted Planet
"Why are you here, doctor?" "I wonder? I don't know either," I replied, smiling awkwardly as I took a sip of the drink...