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Can Eye Health Be Reversed?... Clues Found to ‘Retinal Rejuvenation’

Can Eye Health Be Reversed?... Clues Found to ‘Retinal Rejuvenation’

A potential way to return aged cells in the eye to a more youthful state has been identified. Some predict this could open a path to treating...
Robotic Gallbladder Surgery Flourishes Regionally: On Hospital’s Kim Geon-guk Surpasses 200 Cases in a Single Year

Robotic Gallbladder Surgery Flourishes Regionally: On Hospital’s Kim Geon-guk Surpasses 200 Cases in a Single Year

Surgery for cholecystitis or gallstones is no longer the exclusive domain of major university hospitals. Following the widespread adoption of...
Why Reducing Your Face Can Make It Look Longer: The Hidden Risks of Midface Surgery

Why Reducing Your Face Can Make It Look Longer: The Hidden Risks of Midface Surgery

When individuals feel their midface (the central part of the face) appears too long, a common instinct is to pursue...
Is High Blood Pressure a

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.
The Ideal Sleep Duration for Longevity Identified: Down to the Minute

The Ideal Sleep Duration for Longevity Identified: Down to the Minute

Both sleep deprivation and oversleeping have long been linked to poor health outcomes, but a precise "sweet spot" for...
Frequent Thirst and Urination: Could It Be Diabetes?

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

'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...
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...
From Elite Specialist to Small-Town Generalist: The 73-Year-Old Doctor Guarding Sokcho’s ER

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.
Did My Parents Age Overnight? Understanding ‘Frailty’ After a Hospital Stay

Did My Parents Age Overnight? Understanding ‘Frailty’ After a Hospital Stay

“They were discharged, but they don’t seem like their old self. You can even see the difference.