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50 Years After Its Discovery, Legionnaires’ Disease Remains a Summer Threat as Cooling Systems Hum

50 Years After Its Discovery, Legionnaires’ Disease Remains a Summer Threat as Cooling Systems Hum

As sweltering heat waves and high humidity force air conditioners and cooling equipment to run continuously, public health authorities are raising...
Preventing the Yo-Yo Effect: Simple Habits and Smart Snacks to Keep Weight Off

Preventing the Yo-Yo Effect: Simple Habits and Smart Snacks to Keep Weight Off

After losing weight, many people worry about rebound weight gain, often referred to as the yo-yo effect. Maintaining a healthy weight requires more...
Does Sugar Always Raise Cancer Risk? An Oncologist Explains What Really Matters

Does Sugar Always Raise Cancer Risk? An Oncologist Explains What Really Matters

Many people feel an immediate wave of guilt when faced with a sweet dessert. In particular, the widespread belief that...

"Wait, My Cholesterol Is This High?" Why Half of Patients Skip Medication Despite Serious Risks

Many people are stunned when routine blood work from a health screening comes back showing hypercholesterolemia—an...
EZH1 Mutation 'Locks' Cancer-Fighting Genes to Fuel Thyroid Tumors, Study Finds

EZH1 Mutation 'Locks' Cancer-Fighting Genes to Fuel Thyroid Tumors, Study Finds

Cancer cells do not grow simply by switching on genes that drive proliferation; they can also lock away genes that keep...
Korea’s Healthcare Paradox: Near-Bottom Physician Ranks Meet Top-Tier Life Expectancy

Korea’s Healthcare Paradox: Near-Bottom Physician Ranks Meet Top-Tier Life Expectancy

Hospital waiting rooms across South Korea are perpetually packed, where a 30-minute wait remains a routine part of any...
Beyond Soccer: How Buenos Aires Comforts and Heals the Soul

Beyond Soccer: How Buenos Aires Comforts and Heals the Soul

(Editor’s note) Travel is not only about taking in beautiful scenery. Sometimes, it drops you into a moment that feels...
'2 Million Brain Cells Die Every Minute': Neurologists Call for National Strategy as South Korea Ages

'2 Million Brain Cells Die Every Minute': Neurologists Call for National Strategy as South Korea Ages

"In a super-aged society, brain diseases represent a core healthcare challenge that the nation must tackle...

"Is It Just Dirt?" What Dark Elbows and Knees Really Say About Your Skin Health

As summer attire exposes more skin, many people notice dark, dusky patches on areas that are easily overlooked during...
Catching Up on Chores Too? 3 Weekend Habits Driving Your

Catching Up on Chores Too? 3 Weekend Habits Driving Your "Monday Blues"

You might feel like you spent the entire weekend resting, but when Monday morning arrives, your body feels heavy and...