Lights Out, Face Down on Your Phone? Sudden Eye Pain and Nausea May Signal Acute Glaucoma
Many people scroll on their smartphones face down in the dark before falling asleep. However, if this habit triggers severe eye pain, vision blur, or...
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Beyond the 'Miracle Cure' Myth: Why Early Detection Remains Our Strongest Weapon Against Cancer
The number of cancer diagnoses in South Korea is rising sharply, and warnings about growing case counts are no longer a surprise to the public.
From Twin Risks to Tylenol Safety: Medical Society Addresses Four Major Pregnancy Concerns
How much does risk escalate during a twin pregnancy? Is cerebral palsy strictly caused by complications during labor...
Dismissed as 'Old Age': The Silent Heart Condition Catching Seniors Off Guard
In late June, a man in his late 70s suddenly collapsed while checking his rice paddies after finishing spring planting...
Get Second and Third Opinions Before Spine Surgery, Urges Renowned Scoliosis Surgeon Kim Yong-jung
Dr. Kim Yong-jung, Director of the Spinal Deformity Center at Seoul Bumin Hospital, has performed approximately 2,400...
Pregnancy Triggers Breast Immune Cells That May Help Suppress Cancer, Study Finds
While women who have gone through pregnancy and childbirth are known to carry a lower long-term risk of developing...
Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors Face Significantly Higher Long-Term Suicide Risk, Study Finds
While controlling blood pressure and cholesterol is traditionally considered the top priority after a heart attack or...
The Silent Threat: Why Older Male Smokers Need Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Persistent pain in the abdomen, lower back, or flank—or an uncomfortable sensation of fullness—should never be brushed...
When High Blood Sugar Won’t Go Away: The Overlooked Warning Sign of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to detect in its early stages because symptoms typically manifest late in...
Prostate Cancer Now Ranks No. 1 Among Men in South Korea, Yet National Screening Still Excludes Critical PSA Test
Prostate cancer has emerged as the most frequently diagnosed cancer among men in South Korea.