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The Scalpel and the Flashlight: How a Post-War Korean Miracle Revolutionized Plastic Surgery

The Scalpel and the Flashlight: How a Post-War Korean Miracle Revolutionized Plastic Surgery

This week, I want to share a story that strikes a deeply moving narrative chord. Next week marks the 15th anniversary of the passing of Dr.
The Four-Minute Miracle: How a Tiny Daily Workout Protects Senior Independence

The Four-Minute Miracle: How a Tiny Daily Workout Protects Senior Independence

For many older adults, aging announces itself in small, restrictive ways. A trip to the local supermarket—even if it is just a single bus stop...
From Saliva to Gut: How Human Anatomy Differs from Dogs and Lions

From Saliva to Gut: How Human Anatomy Differs from Dogs and Lions

As discussed in last week’s column(*), the structure of the human mouth—including the jaw joint and teeth—more closely...
Navigating the Post-50 Shift: How Women Can Prioritizing Health Screenings for Longevity

Navigating the Post-50 Shift: How Women Can Prioritizing Health Screenings for Longevity

After turning 50, physical changes can seem to arrive all at once. Your waistline expands, blood pressure and blood...
South Korean Researchers Discover Compound That Destroys Chemo-Resistant Liver Cancer Cells

South Korean Researchers Discover Compound That Destroys Chemo-Resistant Liver Cancer Cells

Cancer cells that no longer respond to chemotherapy present one of the most formidable challenges in oncology.
Why a Hand Gripper Is More Than Just a Fitness Fad: Lessons from Actor Park Ji-hoon

Why a Hand Gripper Is More Than Just a Fitness Fad: Lessons from Actor Park Ji-hoon

Singer and actor Park Ji-hoon, 26, recently revealed that a hand gripper is one essential item he routinely carries in...
The Cost of Over-Supplementing: How Everyday Pills Can Quietly Damage Liver and Kidneys

The Cost of Over-Supplementing: How Everyday Pills Can Quietly Damage Liver and Kidneys

Many people take a cocktail of medications, vitamins, and dietary supplements daily, hoping to safeguard their health.
Hard Lump in Your Breast? Don’t Rush to Remove It

Hard Lump in Your Breast? Don’t Rush to Remove It

In routine health screenings, 20% to 30% of South Korean women are told they have a breast nodule or a cyst (a...
TWS’ Shinyu Swears by Raw Fish: Here’s How to Eat Sashimi Safely

TWS’ Shinyu Swears by Raw Fish: Here’s How to Eat Sashimi Safely

Shinyu, a member of the K-pop group TWS, is a certified raw fish fanatic, and he isn't shy about his culinary obsession.
Falling Despite Normal Muscle Mass? The Hidden Condition That Triples Fall Risk

Falling Despite Normal Muscle Mass? The Hidden Condition That Triples Fall Risk

A man in his 70s who exercises regularly at the gym suddenly falls in his living room.