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When Recurrent Diarrhea Is More Than a Passing Bug: The Rising Threat of IBD in Young Adults

When Recurrent Diarrhea Is More Than a Passing Bug: The Rising Threat of IBD in Young Adults

When recurring abdominal pain and diarrhea strike, most people first assume they are dealing with a standard bout of gastroenteritis or irritable...
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...
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.
'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...
Why Over-Brushing May Be Damaging Your Teeth and Gums

Why Over-Brushing May Be Damaging Your Teeth and Gums

Some individuals brush their teeth the moment they wake up, then reach for the toothbrush again immediately after...
From Relief to Toxicity: The Hidden Danger of Mixing Common Cold Medications

From Relief to Toxicity: The Hidden Danger of Mixing Common Cold Medications

Many households keep a stock of leftover cold medicines, often accumulating various brands over time.
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...
More Than a Cold: 4 Minor Symptoms That May Signal Serious Illness

More Than a Cold: 4 Minor Symptoms That May Signal Serious Illness

While high fever or sharp abdominal pain usually prompts an immediate hospital visit, minor symptoms—like a lingering...
The '2.5 Liters a Day' Myth? Why Water Alone May Not Prevent Kidney Stones

The '2.5 Liters a Day' Myth? Why Water Alone May Not Prevent Kidney Stones

"Drink plenty of water" is the universal parting advice for kidney stone patients upon hospital discharge.
“My Puffiness Is Gone”: The Stray Kids Workout Challenging Modern Masculinity

“My Puffiness Is Gone”: The Stray Kids Workout Challenging Modern Masculinity

Following the release of a Pilates challenge featuring members of the K-pop group Stray Kids, public interest in the...