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Resistance in the Genes: Why Popular Obesity Drugs Don’t Work for Everyone

Resistance in the Genes: Why Popular Obesity Drugs Don’t Work for Everyone

GLP-1 receptor agonists like Wegovy and Mounjaro have fundamentally reshaped the treatment of diabetes and obesity.
The Rise of Colorectal Cancer: Why It Is Overtaking Stomach Cancer and What to Eat With Meat

The Rise of Colorectal Cancer: Why It Is Overtaking Stomach Cancer and What to Eat With Meat

"I found the cancer late, and treatment was grueling. It was a massive financial and emotional burden on my entire family.
“Now Is the Golden Time”: Daegu Bets on a Medical Tourism Comeback with ‘K-Beauty’

“Now Is the Golden Time”: Daegu Bets on a Medical Tourism Comeback with ‘K-Beauty’

Daegu, which stood on the front lines of regional healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, now faces another turning...
A Medicine Not Yet Named: The ‘27th Karte’ We Will Write

A Medicine Not Yet Named: The ‘27th Karte’ We Will Write

Not long ago, I binge-watched a Japanese medical drama titled The 19th Karte. What is a "karte".
Saving Lives at the ‘Edge of Death’… A Hospital That Keeps the Lights On 24/7 for Critically Burned Patients

Saving Lives at the ‘Edge of Death’… A Hospital That Keeps the Lights On 24/7 for Critically Burned Patients

#Last December, a Thai woman, Ms. A, was brought to the emergency room at Bestian Seoul Hospital with severe,...
Slipped Vertebrae: When

Slipped Vertebrae: When "Tingling Legs" Signal Spondylolisthesis Rather Than a Herniated Disc

Ms. Choi, a 52-year-old living in Busan, recently noticed a troubling change. While grocery shopping with her elderly...
How Can Foreigners Find a Medical Clinic in South Korea? A Comprehensive Guide

How Can Foreigners Find a Medical Clinic in South Korea? A Comprehensive Guide

Health is often the most overlooked aspect of life for foreigners visiting or living in South Korea.
From Six Patients to 3.13 Million: The Fruits of

From Six Patients to 3.13 Million: The Fruits of "Patient-Centered Care"

“The hospital is too big and flashy—it doesn’t feel right for me.”Even Beopjeong, the late monk known for his...
“A Song Instead of Medicine”: The 'Delightful' Prescription of a World Explorer

“A Song Instead of Medicine”: The 'Delightful' Prescription of a World Explorer

The Bongseng Memorial Hospital Community Center in Dong-gu, Busan, was filled with an unusual sound on the 2nd.
“If It Hurts, Move More to Loosen It Up?”: A Dangerous Misconception That Can Worsen Your Injury

“If It Hurts, Move More to Loosen It Up?”: A Dangerous Misconception That Can Worsen Your Injury

As the warm spring weather returns, outdoor activities and exercise are on the rise. However, shoulder pain complaints...