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6 in 10 Korean Office Workers Willing to Pay for Health Management, Study Finds

6 in 10 Korean Office Workers Willing to Pay for Health Management, Study Finds

A growing number of office workers in South Korea view personal health not merely as the absence of illness, but as a "health asset" capable of...
The Cold Is Gone, but the Cough Has Lingered for a Month: Could It Be Asthma Even Without Shortness of Breath?

The Cold Is Gone, but the Cough Has Lingered for a Month: Could It Be Asthma Even Without Shortness of Breath?

The coughing starts without fail when a presentation runs long during a meeting. It strikes again in the cold evening air on the commute home, and...
Exclusive: Non-Diabetic Woman, 84, Repeatedly Collapses After Pharmacy Dispenses Blood Sugar Drug by Mistake

Exclusive: Non-Diabetic Woman, 84, Repeatedly Collapses After Pharmacy Dispenses Blood Sugar Drug by Mistake

“No one uses common sense and goes through three months’ worth of medication from a pharmacy, checking each individual...
Son with Cerebral Palsy Donates Kidney to Mother After Three-Year Refusal

Son with Cerebral Palsy Donates Kidney to Mother After Three-Year Refusal

The mother had lived with diabetes for years before complications set in. Diabetic retinopathy began impairing her...
Knees Ache When the AC Hits You? It Might Be ‘Air-Conditioning Joint Syndrome’

Knees Ache When the AC Hits You? It Might Be ‘Air-Conditioning Joint Syndrome’

As summer heatwaves stretch on, air conditioners run continuously in homes and offices.
Same Knee Pain, Opposite Advice: What Orthopedic Specialists Check First

Same Knee Pain, Opposite Advice: What Orthopedic Specialists Check First

A 34-year-old office worker surnamed Kim in Busan and a 37-year-old member of his running crew surnamed Lee both...
Feel Sluggish After Eating? Simple Habits to Curb Blood Sugar Spikes

Feel Sluggish After Eating? Simple Habits to Curb Blood Sugar Spikes

Blood sugar naturally rises after a meal, but repeated sharp spikes can increase the risk of both diabetes and...
117 Workplace Accidents Recognized at 25 Major Korean Pharma and Biotech Firms Over Five Years

117 Workplace Accidents Recognized at 25 Major Korean Pharma and Biotech Firms Over Five Years

A review of 25 major South Korean pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies revealed 117 recognized industrial...
Swapping Your Afternoon Coffee: Five Summer Teas That Curb Cravings and Beat the Heat

Swapping Your Afternoon Coffee: Five Summer Teas That Curb Cravings and Beat the Heat

Many office workers reach for an iced coffee out of habit after lunch. However, popular coffee drinks loaded with...
Venezuela’s Earthquake Disaster: Paralyzed State and Collapsed Healthcare Magnify the Tragedy

Venezuela’s Earthquake Disaster: Paralyzed State and Collapsed Healthcare Magnify the Tragedy

Venezuela is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis after a powerful earthquake struck at approximately 6 p. m.