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South Korea Ranks in GSK’s Global Top 10 for Clinical Research, with Over 70 Trials Underway

South Korea Ranks in GSK’s Global Top 10 for Clinical Research, with Over 70 Trials Underway

"South Korea is among the top 10 markets in GSK’s global clinical research. More than 70 clinical programs are currently underway here.
What Drove Asia’s Life Expectancy Gains? In South Korea, Fewer Cardiovascular Deaths Led the Way

What Drove Asia’s Life Expectancy Gains? In South Korea, Fewer Cardiovascular Deaths Led the Way

As life expectancy has steadily risen across Asia over the past three decades, the primary health drivers behind those gains have varied sharply by...

"1 Million Won a Month Covers Everything"? The Hidden Cost Trap in Long-Term Senior Care

"If you pay in the 1 million won-a-month range, we’ll take care of everything." It is a familiar sales pitch at many...
Incheon Hospital Introduces Suction Ureteroscope to Remove Kidney Stones Over 2 cm in Single Procedure

Incheon Hospital Introduces Suction Ureteroscope to Remove Kidney Stones Over 2 cm in Single Procedure

When flank pain becomes so excruciating that it feels like tissue tearing, many patients rush straight to the emergency...
Pack More Than a Passport: The Essential Guide to Travel Vaccines and Malaria Prevention

Pack More Than a Passport: The Essential Guide to Travel Vaccines and Malaria Prevention

If you have already packed your bags for peak vacation season, it is still too early to completely relax.
Always Craving a Snack? 12 Warning Signs Your Body Needs More Exercise

Always Craving a Snack? 12 Warning Signs Your Body Needs More Exercise

Modern convenience often confines daily life to a desk or a couch. As physical activity keeps declining, too little...
2026 World Cup Looms as Outbreaks of Measles and Ebola Raise Global Health Concerns

2026 World Cup Looms as Outbreaks of Measles and Ebola Raise Global Health Concerns

The world’s largest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup, is now just three weeks away.
Invisible Threat: Air Pollution Linked to Higher Mortality in Severe COVID-19 Patients

Invisible Threat: Air Pollution Linked to Higher Mortality in Severe COVID-19 Patients

With the arrival of springtime yellow dust and surging levels of fine particulate matter—compounded by the continuous...
The Silent Epidemic: How Housing Conditions Drive Heart-Damaging Chagas Disease

The Silent Epidemic: How Housing Conditions Drive Heart-Damaging Chagas Disease

Even when infected, the body often provides no clear warning signs. Yet, decades later, the heart can deteriorate...
“Now Is the Golden Time”: Daegu Bets on a Medical Tourism Comeback with ‘K-Beauty’

“Now Is the Golden Time”: Daegu Bets on a Medical Tourism Comeback with ‘K-Beauty’

Daegu, which stood on the front lines of regional healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, now faces another turning...