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Re-evaluating the Knife: Why Some Thyroid Cancers No Longer Require Immediate Surgery

Re-evaluating the Knife: Why Some Thyroid Cancers No Longer Require Immediate Surgery

During a routine health screening, a doctor points out a small lump on your thyroid. Additional tests deliver a jarring verdict: thyroid cancer.
The Surge of Pancreatic, Colorectal, and Prostate Cancers: Is Our Changing Diet to Blame?

The Surge of Pancreatic, Colorectal, and Prostate Cancers: Is Our Changing Diet to Blame?

In South Korea, the incidence of colorectal, pancreatic, and prostate cancers has risen sharply in recent years.
Prioritizing Industry Profits Over Public Health: The Contradictions of the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

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

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...
Seizure- and Recurrence-Prone Glioma: First New Drug in 20 Years

Seizure- and Recurrence-Prone Glioma: First New Drug in 20 Years

Being diagnosed with a brain tumor in your 30s or 40s—when you are building your career, raising children, and staying...
Fuel Your Morning: 4 Ideal Foods for a Healthy Stomach and Weight Loss

Fuel Your Morning: 4 Ideal Foods for a Healthy Stomach and Weight Loss

While many reach for coffee the moment they wake up, consuming caffeine on an empty stomach can be unnecessarily harsh...
The “Muscle Thief”: Why Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets are a Hidden Danger for Arthritis Patients

The “Muscle Thief”: Why Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets are a Hidden Danger for Arthritis Patients

A low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet may facilitate short-term weight loss, but it is unsustainable and poses significant...
Strong Glutes: The Key to Posture and Longevity for Middle-Aged Women

Strong Glutes: The Key to Posture and Longevity for Middle-Aged Women

Strong glute muscles are a cornerstone of health as you age. While that may sound dramatic, it underscores a vital...
The Rise of Pancreatic Cancer: Are Blood Sugar and Dietary Shifts Driving the Surge?

The Rise of Pancreatic Cancer: Are Blood Sugar and Dietary Shifts Driving the Surge?

When diabetes develops, the pancreas’s ability to secrete insulin and regulate blood sugar is already significantly...
Black Coffee and Diabetes: A Guide to Drinking Wisely Amid the 'Diabetes Surge'

Black Coffee and Diabetes: A Guide to Drinking Wisely Amid the 'Diabetes Surge'

Many people start their day with a cup of coffee, and Koreans’ affinity for the beverage is particularly notable.