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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 to simple bad luck.
South Korea Outlines National Health Insurance Coverage for Nursing Hospital Caregiver Costs

South Korea Outlines National Health Insurance Coverage for Nursing Hospital Caregiver Costs

As part of a broader push to integrate caregiver costs into National Health Insurance, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced plans to...
As the U.S. Reconsiders Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads, What Lessons Should We Learn?

As the U.S. Reconsiders Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads, What Lessons Should We Learn?

During a yearlong stay in the United States, one of the things that struck me most was how easy it is to come across...
French Cardiac Surgeon Brings Father 10,000 km to Seoul for Rare Dual-Donor Liver Transplant

French Cardiac Surgeon Brings Father 10,000 km to Seoul for Rare Dual-Donor Liver Transplant

When Mohamed El Kettani, a 64-year-old Moroccan-born dual citizen of France and Morocco, was told that a liver...
50 Years After Its Discovery, Legionnaires’ Disease Remains a Summer Threat as Cooling Systems Hum

50 Years After Its Discovery, Legionnaires’ Disease Remains a Summer Threat as Cooling Systems Hum

As sweltering heat waves and high humidity force air conditioners and cooling equipment to run continuously, public...

"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...
Shock Waves in Washington: Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly at 71 After Ukraine Trip

Shock Waves in Washington: Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly at 71 After Ukraine Trip

A political heavyweight regarded as one of U.S. President Donald Trump’s closest and most influential allies has died...
Skip the Expensive Longevity Pills: Why a Cup of Fresh Berries Outperforms Anti-Aging Supplements

Skip the Expensive Longevity Pills: Why a Cup of Fresh Berries Outperforms Anti-Aging Supplements

So-called “anti-aging supplements” are rapidly gaining market traction, fueled by bold marketing claims that they can...
Seconds Count: Three Essential Strategies to Prevent Child Drowning During Water Play

Seconds Count: Three Essential Strategies to Prevent Child Drowning During Water Play

Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that between 4,000 and 5,000 people die by...