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Sunken or Protruding Chest in Teens? Understanding Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum

Sunken or Protruding Chest in Teens? Understanding Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum

When a child’s height rapidly increases during adolescence, the center of their chest may begin to look noticeably sunken or protrude outward.
Clumsy Hands or Unsteady Gait? It Might Be Cervical Myelopathy, Not Just Aging

Clumsy Hands or Unsteady Gait? It Might Be Cervical Myelopathy, Not Just Aging

“I can’t use chopsticks like I used to. ” “Why is buttoning my shirt so hard. ” “I keep dropping things. ” “My feet keep catching when I walk.
'Don't Cry for Me, Sudan' Boy Becomes South Sudan's First Neurologist, Fulfilling Another Youth's Unfinished Dream

'Don't Cry for Me, Sudan' Boy Becomes South Sudan's First Neurologist, Fulfilling Another Youth's Unfinished Dream

A South Sudanese boy featured in the documentary film Don’t Cry for Me, Sudan alongside the late Father Lee Tae-seok...
Pushing a Stroller While Running Won’t Wreck Your Knees—It May Even Reduce Injury Risk, Study Finds

Pushing a Stroller While Running Won’t Wreck Your Knees—It May Even Reduce Injury Risk, Study Finds

From New York’s Central Park to public spaces across South Korea, parents running while pushing strollers have become a...
Before Buying Myopia-Control Lenses, Identify the Root Cause of a Child's Declining Vision

Before Buying Myopia-Control Lenses, Identify the Root Cause of a Child's Declining Vision

When a child suddenly complains that distant letters look blurry, many parents assume myopia has set in.
Round Red Patches on Your Child’s Skin? It Could Be Ringworm, Not Heat Rash or Eczema

Round Red Patches on Your Child’s Skin? It Could Be Ringworm, Not Heat Rash or Eczema

As high heat and humidity linger into late summer, pediatricians frequently treat two common fungal skin conditions in...
Don’t Ignore a Weaker Handshake: 1 in 4 Adults Over 80 Has Sarcopenia

Don’t Ignore a Weaker Handshake: 1 in 4 Adults Over 80 Has Sarcopenia

When holding your parents' hands, a noticeably weaker grip should not be brushed off as a harmless part of aging.
Why Bones Break Before Osteoporosis Sets In: The Hidden Risk Behind Normal Scans

Why Bones Break Before Osteoporosis Sets In: The Hidden Risk Behind Normal Scans

"I slipped and broke my wrist." "I fell, broke my hip, and even had to get surgery."Most people chalk these injuries up...

"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...
Beyond Soccer: How Buenos Aires Comforts and Heals the Soul

Beyond Soccer: How Buenos Aires Comforts and Heals the Soul

(Editor’s note)Travel is not only about taking in beautiful scenery. Sometimes, it drops you into a moment that feels...