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Violent Sleep, Chronic Constipation, and a Fading Sense of Smell: Could These Be Early Warnings of Parkinson’s?

Violent Sleep, Chronic Constipation, and a Fading Sense of Smell: Could These Be Early Warnings of Parkinson’s?

If you find yourself acting out vivid dreams by punching, kicking, or shouting, you may be experiencing REM Sleep Behavior Disorder .
“In 30 Years of Practicing Medicine, I Have Never Seen a Single Patient with Protein Deficiency”

“In 30 Years of Practicing Medicine, I Have Never Seen a Single Patient with Protein Deficiency”

South Korea is currently gripped by a "protein craze." Ours is a society that aggressively pushes protein consumption, leading many to believe they...
[Japan—Jichi Medical University] Beyond Conventional Wisdom: How the Jichi Experiment Solved Tottori’s Rural Doctor Shortage

[Japan—Jichi Medical University] Beyond Conventional Wisdom: How the Jichi Experiment Solved Tottori’s Rural Doctor Shortage

On a summer morning when the scorching heat reached 35°C, students in white shirts gathered in front of a small station...
[Japan - Jichi Medical University] “Even if I'm told to come to Tokyo, I will go to my hometown”

[Japan - Jichi Medical University] “Even if I'm told to come to Tokyo, I will go to my hometown”

Professor Minako Kamimoto, who teaches community medicine at Tottori University School of Medicine in Japan, is from...
Mobile Maternity Clinics: Bridging the Gap in

Mobile Maternity Clinics: Bridging the Gap in "Maternity Care Deserts"

Uiryeong County in South Gyeongsang Province has been selected for the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s 2026 "Maternity...
“My Child Has an Emergency—Where Should We Go?” Busan Paik Hospital Strengthens Pediatric Emergency Lineup

“My Child Has an Emergency—Where Should We Go?” Busan Paik Hospital Strengthens Pediatric Emergency Lineup

Busan Paik Hospital’s pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, and dentistry teams have...
Slipped Vertebrae: When

Slipped Vertebrae: When "Tingling Legs" Signal Spondylolisthesis Rather Than a Herniated Disc

Ms. Choi, a 52-year-old living in Busan, recently noticed a troubling change. While grocery shopping with her elderly...
How Can Foreigners Find a Medical Clinic in South Korea? A Comprehensive Guide

How Can Foreigners Find a Medical Clinic in South Korea? A Comprehensive Guide

Health is often the most overlooked aspect of life for foreigners visiting or living in South Korea.

"Cheek Sagging After Facial Contouring—Why a Facelift Isn't the Answer": A Surgeon’s Perspective

I was recently invited to lecture by the Anti-Aging Research Society of the Korean Society of Plastic and...
“A Song Instead of Medicine”: The 'Delightful' Prescription of a World Explorer

“A Song Instead of Medicine”: The 'Delightful' Prescription of a World Explorer

The Bongseng Memorial Hospital Community Center in Dong-gu, Busan, was filled with an unusual sound on the 2nd.