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A Remarkable 86kg Weight Loss: The Story Behind the Transformation

A Remarkable 86kg Weight Loss: The Story Behind the Transformation

The story of Katie Newell, a 38-year-old woman from Liverpool, UK, has captured headlines after she successfully lost over 85kg in just one year.
BMS Rare Heart Disease Drug 'Camzyos' Opens Prescription Path for Adolescents

BMS Rare Heart Disease Drug 'Camzyos' Opens Prescription Path for Adolescents

The hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment drug 'Camzyos (generic name mavacamten)' is expected to be prescribed for adolescent patients as well.

"Waking Up Twice a Night to Pee?" Why Nocturia Involves More Than Just the Prostate or Bladder

You go to sleep at 11 p. m. At 2 a. m. , an urgent need to urinate wakes you. By 5 a. m.
When Brushing Your Teeth Brings Shocking Pain: The Remission Trap of Trigeminal Neuralgia

When Brushing Your Teeth Brings Shocking Pain: The Remission Trap of Trigeminal Neuralgia

One day, without warning, brushing your teeth sends an agonizing, electric shock-like jolt across one side of your face.
Lexraza Developer and Lilly Obesity Chief to Headline Global Clinical Trial Summit in Seoul

Lexraza Developer and Lilly Obesity Chief to Headline Global Clinical Trial Summit in Seoul

What will it take to build on the success of Lexraza, South Korea’s landmark lung cancer drug, and propel it into the...
Suspected Lung Cancer Turns Out to Be Parasite Eggs From Raw Freshwater Crab

Suspected Lung Cancer Turns Out to Be Parasite Eggs From Raw Freshwater Crab

A 60-year-old man visited a hospital after coughing up blood-tinged sputum for several months.
Drooping Eyelids and Muscle Weakness? Pre-Existing Autoimmune Disease May Signal Myasthenia Gravis

Drooping Eyelids and Muscle Weakness? Pre-Existing Autoimmune Disease May Signal Myasthenia Gravis

Drooping eyelids, double vision, and unexplained muscle weakness in the arms and legs are classic warning signs of...
MRI Shows It All—So Why Is the Doctor Asking Questions? Decoding Spinal Stenosis vs. Herniated Disks

MRI Shows It All—So Why Is the Doctor Asking Questions? Decoding Spinal Stenosis vs. Herniated Disks

An MRI scan may show both a herniated disk and spinal stenosis, but imaging alone does not dictate treatment.
Surgery Is Just the First Step in Lung Cancer: Why EGFR Mutation Testing Matters

Surgery Is Just the First Step in Lung Cancer: Why EGFR Mutation Testing Matters

Lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in South Korea and the leading cause of cancer mortality,...
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...