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Stray Kids’ Felix Donates 100 Million KRW Each to SNU Children’s Hospital and Samsung Medical Center

Stray Kids’ Felix Donates 100 Million KRW Each to SNU Children’s Hospital and Samsung Medical Center

Stray Kids member Felix has donated 100 million KRW each to Seoul National University Children’s Hospital and Samsung Medical Center on his birthday...
Does Wegovy Triple Depression Risk? Real-World Data from Korean Hospitals Yields Nuanced Findings

Does Wegovy Triple Depression Risk? Real-World Data from Korean Hospitals Yields Nuanced Findings

A recent observational study indicates that individuals taking popular GLP-1 receptor agonist obesity medications may face an elevated risk of...
Stomach Cancer Often Strikes Without Symptoms: Doctors Urge Biennial Endoscopy After Age 40

Stomach Cancer Often Strikes Without Symptoms: Doctors Urge Biennial Endoscopy After Age 40

Every year, Sept. 7 marks Early Stomach Cancer Screening Day. Established by the Green Bell Foundation, a nonprofit...
Silent Killers in the Brain: Why Cerebral Aneurysms Go Unnoticed Until They Rupture

Silent Killers in the Brain: Why Cerebral Aneurysms Go Unnoticed Until They Rupture

Most illnesses announce themselves through distinct warning signs, but cerebral aneurysms are different.
Early Autumn Flu Surge Prompts KDCA Warning as School-Age Cases Spike

Early Autumn Flu Surge Prompts KDCA Warning as School-Age Cases Spike

As the summer heat eases and South Korea heads into fall, flu cases have climbed sharply—especially among elementary...
4 Things Older Adults Must Check Before Getting Dental Implants

4 Things Older Adults Must Check Before Getting Dental Implants

Concerns over the safety of dental implants for older adults are rising following a series of fatal incidents at a...
Thrilled by Unexplained Weight Loss? It Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Cancer

Thrilled by Unexplained Weight Loss? It Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Cancer

While weight gain is a frequent health concern, shedding pounds without trying is not always a cause for celebration.
Mistaken for a Summer Cold, Legionnaires' Disease Spikes as Temperatures Rise

Mistaken for a Summer Cold, Legionnaires' Disease Spikes as Temperatures Rise

As oppressive summer heat continues into late August, air conditioning systems across South Korea are running non-stop.
Cold Sore Before an Important Event? Why Lip Blisters Recur—and How to Spot the Early Signs

Cold Sore Before an Important Event? Why Lip Blisters Recur—and How to Spot the Early Signs

It is a frustratingly familiar scenario: just as you prepare for an important social gathering or major event, a...
Wiping Away Misconceptions: Why You Are Probably Using Disinfectants Wrong

Wiping Away Misconceptions: Why You Are Probably Using Disinfectants Wrong

"Spray cutting boards with disinfectant right after cutting raw chicken," or "Use disinfecting wipes on everything if...