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South Korea Tops U.S. and Japan as Preferred Overseas Medical Destination, But High Costs and Distance Deter Actual Visits

South Korea Tops U.S. and Japan as Preferred Overseas Medical Destination, But High Costs and Distance Deter Actual Visits

When international consumers consider traveling abroad for medical care, a larger share selects South Korea over traditional healthcare powerhouses...
When You Can’t Recall

When You Can’t Recall "Madeleine": Short Film Youngsikxty Spotlights Early Dementia Awareness

“Less ice in the oat latte… and, you know, that thing. What is it, the yellow round thing?” So begins a telling moment in Youngsikxty, a new short...
Why Nearly 4,000 Women Develop Liver Cancer Each Year—Even Without Heavy Drinking

Why Nearly 4,000 Women Develop Liver Cancer Each Year—Even Without Heavy Drinking

Many people still assume liver cancer is primarily caused by alcohol consumption. While heavy drinking is certainly a...
Crisper Than an Apple, Packed with Vitamin C: The Early-Autumn Benefits of Fresh Jujubes

Crisper Than an Apple, Packed with Vitamin C: The Early-Autumn Benefits of Fresh Jujubes

Fresh jujubes, a seasonal delicacy available during a brief window in early autumn, have made their annual appearance.
Over 65 and Shut Out of Stem Cell Transplants? Fitness, Not Age, Should Guide Multiple Myeloma Care

Over 65 and Shut Out of Stem Cell Transplants? Fitness, Not Age, Should Guide Multiple Myeloma Care

Older adults diagnosed with multiple myeloma should not automatically be ruled out for autologous hematopoietic stem...
Building Muscle vs. Living Longer: Why Plant Protein Is the Smarter Choice for Sarcopenia

Building Muscle vs. Living Longer: Why Plant Protein Is the Smarter Choice for Sarcopenia

Inadequate protein intake remains a genuine concern for older adults facing sarcopenia—the age-related loss of muscle...
Early Autumn Flu Surge Prompts KDCA Warning as School-Age Cases Spike

Early Autumn Flu Surge Prompts KDCA Warning as School-Age Cases Spike

As the summer heat eases and South Korea heads into fall, flu cases have climbed sharply—especially among elementary...
4 Things Older Adults Must Check Before Getting Dental Implants

4 Things Older Adults Must Check Before Getting Dental Implants

Concerns over the safety of dental implants for older adults are rising following a series of fatal incidents at a...
Thrilled by Unexplained Weight Loss? It Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Cancer

Thrilled by Unexplained Weight Loss? It Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Cancer

While weight gain is a frequent health concern, shedding pounds without trying is not always a cause for celebration.
Mistaken for a Summer Cold, Legionnaires' Disease Spikes as Temperatures Rise

Mistaken for a Summer Cold, Legionnaires' Disease Spikes as Temperatures Rise

As oppressive summer heat continues into late August, air conditioning systems across South Korea are running non-stop.