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High Blood Pressure After Childbirth: Why the Cardiovascular Risks of Preeclampsia Don't End at Delivery

High Blood Pressure After Childbirth: Why the Cardiovascular Risks of Preeclampsia Don't End at Delivery

"They told me my blood pressure was a bit high during pregnancy, but doesn’t it go back to normal after I give birth.
The Myth of the Alkaline Diet: Why Vinegar Won't Change Your Body's pH

The Myth of the Alkaline Diet: Why Vinegar Won't Change Your Body's pH

Science frequently advances by overturning human intuition. Just as Galileo corrected the long-held belief that heavy objects fall faster than light...
Frequent Thirst and Urination: Could It Be Diabetes?

Frequent Thirst and Urination: Could It Be Diabetes?

As temperatures rise, many people naturally increase their water intake, leading to more frequent trips to the restroom.
'Glass Shards' in the Joints: Gout Increasingly Targeting Patients in Their 20s and 30s

'Glass Shards' in the Joints: Gout Increasingly Targeting Patients in Their 20s and 30s

Mr. A, an office worker in his early 30s, found himself groaning in pain on the first night of a long-awaited overseas...
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.
When Healthy Foods Turn ‘Toxic’: 7 Fruits and Vegetables to Eat in Moderation

When Healthy Foods Turn ‘Toxic’: 7 Fruits and Vegetables to Eat in Moderation

As people age, many begin incorporating health-focused foods into their diets with the belief that more is always...
Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship Claims Three Lives

Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship Claims Three Lives

Following a series of hantavirus infections reported aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic, which resulted in the deaths...
Freshwater or Saltwater? The Science of Nasal Irrigation and Osmosis

Freshwater or Saltwater? The Science of Nasal Irrigation and Osmosis

With pollen, yellow dust, and fine particulate matter swirling through the air, spring is a challenging season for...
Lost 3 kg in Just One Week? What Happens When You Cut Carbs

Lost 3 kg in Just One Week? What Happens When You Cut Carbs

What is the most suitable fuel for the human body? The answer involves complex biochemistry, but a basic understanding...
K-Pharma Sets Sights on Veterinary Market: Daewoong Pharmaceutical Leads the Charge

K-Pharma Sets Sights on Veterinary Market: Daewoong Pharmaceutical Leads the Charge

More than 10 South Korean pharmaceutical companies are pivoting toward veterinary medicine as a strategic growth engine.