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'Natural Wegovy' Is a Myth, Surgeon Warns, Pushing Back on Viral Diet Trend

'Natural Wegovy' Is a Myth, Surgeon Warns, Pushing Back on Viral Diet Trend

A viral social media trend promoting a "Natural Wegovy" diet—eating boiled eggs drizzled with olive oil—has prompted a practicing university hospital...
Irregular Periods but Normal Ultrasound? AMH Blood Test May Catch ‘Missed’ Polycystic Ovaries

Irregular Periods but Normal Ultrasound? AMH Blood Test May Catch ‘Missed’ Polycystic Ovaries

If your period skips for months, your cycle is erratic, or you develop unexplained acne and excess body hair, an obstetrician-gynecologist may...
Why Stage 3 Breast Cancer Doesn’t Always Mean Immediate Surgery

Why Stage 3 Breast Cancer Doesn’t Always Mean Immediate Surgery

“Shouldn’t it be removed as soon as possible — even a day sooner?”This reaction is common among patients and their...
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...
Misdiagnosing Low Testosterone: Why Fatigue and Low Libido May Signal Other Serious Medical Conditions

Misdiagnosing Low Testosterone: Why Fatigue and Low Libido May Signal Other Serious Medical Conditions

An increasing number of men are turning to male hormone supplements, but medical experts caution against assuming that...
Silent Toll: Severe Depression Linked to Higher Fatty Liver Risk in Young Women

Silent Toll: Severe Depression Linked to Higher Fatty Liver Risk in Young Women

Fatty liver disease has emerged as a pervasive chronic health issue in South Korea. The condition occurs when excessive...
More Than a Sleep Aid: Melatonin Shows Promise in Easing Chronic Pain

More Than a Sleep Aid: Melatonin Shows Promise in Easing Chronic Pain

Melatonin supplements are widely celebrated for their ability to combat insomnia. As a naturally occurring sleep...
Falling Asleep While Scrolling Your Phone? How Late-Night Screen Time Disrupts Your Hormones

Falling Asleep While Scrolling Your Phone? How Late-Night Screen Time Disrupts Your Hormones

Many people climb into bed and drift off while staring at their phones. What begins as a quick check of the news or...
Why the Scale Won't Budge: The Hidden Habits Sabotaging Your Gym Progress

Why the Scale Won't Budge: The Hidden Habits Sabotaging Your Gym Progress

You frequent the gym almost daily, diligently splitting your time between the treadmill and the weight rack, yet the...
Predicting a Rare Disease from the Back of Your Hand: AI Breakthrough in Acromegaly Detection

Predicting a Rare Disease from the Back of Your Hand: AI Breakthrough in Acromegaly Detection

While palm lines are traditionally used in folklore to predict the future, a new scientific study suggests that the...