Prioritizing Industry Profits Over Public Health: The Contradictions of the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been published every five years since 1980, and to date, 10 editions have been released.
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Celltrion to Acquire French Healthcare Specialist Gifrer, Eyeing European Pharmacy Market
Celltrion announced on the 12th its acquisition of Gifrer, a French healthcare specialist with a 114-year history.
The '2.5 Liters a Day' Myth? Why Water Alone May Not Prevent Kidney Stones
"Drink plenty of water" is the universal parting advice for kidney stone patients upon hospital discharge.
From Elite Specialist to Small-Town Generalist: The 73-Year-Old Doctor Guarding Sokcho’s ER
In Sokcho, the northernmost city in South Korea, a unique scene unfolds daily at the local hospital.
The “Muscle Thief”: Why Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets are a Hidden Danger for Arthritis Patients
A low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet may facilitate short-term weight loss, but it is unsustainable and poses significant...
Did My Parents Age Overnight? Understanding ‘Frailty’ After a Hospital Stay
“They were discharged, but they don’t seem like their old self. You can even see the difference.
From "Chubby" to "Slim": Kang Mi-na’s Dramatic Transformation and Her Weight-Loss Strategy
Singer-turned-actress Kang Mi-na, currently starring in the newly released Netflix series Girigo, recently shared the...
Medical Tourism Surpasses 2 Million Annual Visitors, Yet Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Still Dominate
South Korea’s medical tourism market has officially entered the era of "2 million foreign patients per year.
“Older Adults Who Can’t Smell Well: Evidence of Declining Physical Function”
Older adults often experience a decline in their ability to smell. This symptom mainly occurs as aging damages the...
“I Thought I’d Lost Weight”: Is It a ‘Trick’ or a Misconception?
In South Korea today, the ‘low-carb, high-fat’ diet is arguably the most popular weight-loss method, often yielding...