Is High Blood Pressure a "Men’s Disease"? Debunking Common Myths for World Hypertension Day
High blood pressure is identified by the World Health Organization as the leading global risk factor for death.
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Frequent Thirst and Urination: Could It Be Diabetes?
As temperatures rise, many people naturally increase their water intake, leading to more frequent trips to the restroom.
'Glass Shards' in the Joints: Gout Increasingly Targeting Patients in Their 20s and 30s
Mr. A, an office worker in his early 30s, found himself groaning in pain on the first night of a long-awaited overseas...
Prioritizing Industry Profits Over Public Health: The Contradictions of the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been published every five years since 1980, and to date, 10 editions have...
Frequency Over Diet: Why an SNU Professor Says Frequent Bowel Movements Are the Key to Preventing Colorectal Cancer
Lee Seung-hoon, a professor in the Department of Neurology at Seoul National University Hospital, recently shared...
From Elite Specialist to Small-Town Generalist: The 73-Year-Old Doctor Guarding Sokcho’s ER
In Sokcho, the northernmost city in South Korea, a unique scene unfolds daily at the local hospital.
Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship Claims Three Lives
Following a series of hantavirus infections reported aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic, which resulted in the deaths...
From "Just One Bite" to the ER: The Human Foods That Can Turn Fatal for Dogs
Resisting a dog’s soulful, expectant gaze while you are eating a meal can be a true test of willpower.
“I Thought I’d Lost Weight”: Is It a ‘Trick’ or a Misconception?
In South Korea today, the ‘low-carb, high-fat’ diet is arguably the most popular weight-loss method, often yielding...
Bruising and Bleeding Gums? Your Medication and Supplement Combo Could Be the Culprit
It is common practice to take omega-3 or vitamin E for cardiovascular support while maintaining a daily anticoagulant...