Early Autumn Flu Surge Prompts KDCA Warning as School-Age Cases Spike
As the summer heat eases and South Korea heads into fall, flu cases have climbed sharply—especially among elementary school students, infants, and...
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South Korea Expands Microbiome Research Guidelines to Include Fungi
Microorganisms residing in the human body extend well beyond bacteria and viruses to encompass fungi, including molds and yeasts, across the skin,...
Sarcopenia in Older Adults Linked to 92% Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Feeling unusually winded when climbing stairs or noticing weaker legs later in life may signal more than simple aging.
Beyond Cutting Salt: Whole Grains, Fruit, and Dairy Are the Real Gaps in the Korean Diet
When asked how to improve their diet, most Koreans immediately think of cutting back on sodium or sugary foods.
6 in 10 Snakebite Victims Hospitalized: September Outdoor Work and Grave Tending Pose Highest Risk
As the annual grave-tending season returns ahead of Chuseok, health authorities are urging heightened caution against...
Air Pollution Threatens Skin Health: Fine Dust Increases Psoriasis Risk by Up to 27%
A large-scale study has found that fine dust can severely damage skin health, expanding the known dangers of air...
The Hidden Danger in Your Medicine Cabinet: How Casual Self-Medication Triggers Vascular and Resistance Risks
Many households maintain a stockpile of leftover medications, ranging from basic fever reducers and cold remedies to...
Measles, Not Ebola, Poses the Real Infectious Disease Risk for 2026 World Cup Fans
Ebola virus disease will not derail a soccer dream 52 years in the making. The Democratic Republic of the Congo men’s...
Muscle Loss Linked to Rapid Kidney Decline: Mortality Risk Increases 3.8-Fold
A new long-term study has revealed that the loss of muscle mass is a critical, and often fatal, factor for patients...
Packed with Vegetables but Gaining Weight? The Calorie Traps in Crab Stick Salad
Tossing shredded cucumber, cabbage, and carrots with torn imitation crab sticks and mayonnaise is a popular way to make...