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Hard Lump in Your Breast? Don’t Rush to Remove It

Hard Lump in Your Breast? Don’t Rush to Remove It

In routine health screenings, 20% to 30% of South Korean women are told they have a breast nodule or a cyst (a fluid-filled lump).
Seizure- and Recurrence-Prone Glioma: First New Drug in 20 Years

Seizure- and Recurrence-Prone Glioma: First New Drug in 20 Years

Being diagnosed with a brain tumor in your 30s or 40s—when you are building your career, raising children, and staying socially active—can upend your...
The '2.5 Liters a Day' Myth? Why Water Alone May Not Prevent Kidney Stones

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.

"Hiding Out of Embarrassment Only Makes It Worse": A Leading Anorectal Specialist’s Warning Signs for Anal Fistula

You feel chilled and feverish. Your head and body ache. Naturally, it feels like the flu.
Beyond the Seoul Search: Why Liver Cancer RFA in Changwon Reached 100 Cases

Beyond the Seoul Search: Why Liver Cancer RFA in Changwon Reached 100 Cases

When a liver cancer diagnosis is delivered, the immediate instinct for many patients and their families is to look...
Taking Wegovy or Mounjaro? Seek Immediate Medical Attention if ‘These Symptoms’ Appear

Taking Wegovy or Mounjaro? Seek Immediate Medical Attention if ‘These Symptoms’ Appear

As anti-obesity medications for weight loss and blood sugar control gain popularity, monitoring and managing potential...
“If You Take It the Wrong Way, You Could End Up With Stones in Your Body”… To Avoid Supplement Side Effects, Take Them ‘Like This’

“If You Take It the Wrong Way, You Could End Up With Stones in Your Body”… To Avoid Supplement Side Effects, Take Them ‘Like This’

Sometimes a choice you make for your health can backfire. Even supplements your body needs can cause side effects...

"Severe Hearing Loss Can Raise Dementia Risk Fivefold": Why Hearing Aids Are as Vital as Glasses

When someone says, “I can’t hear well,” it is often brushed off as a natural part of aging.
Can Men Get Breast Cancer? Understanding the Risks and Symptoms

Can Men Get Breast Cancer? Understanding the Risks and Symptoms

While often perceived as a female-specific disease, breast cancer can also occur in men.
A “Same-Day Surgery” Patient-Centered Hospital That Sticks to Its Principles

A “Same-Day Surgery” Patient-Centered Hospital That Sticks to Its Principles

“For our baby’s hernia surgery, we decided to go to the most well-known hospital because it involves such a precious...