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'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 trip.
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.
Stop Using Ice and Folk Remedies: A Specialist’s Guide to Essential Burn First Aid

Stop Using Ice and Folk Remedies: A Specialist’s Guide to Essential Burn First Aid

When hot soup spills onto the back of your hand, most people react in similar ways. They look for ice, try to apply an...
Excessive Vitamin C Supplements and the 'Worst Pain Imaginable'

Excessive Vitamin C Supplements and the 'Worst Pain Imaginable'

When minerals in the urinary tract harden into stone-like crystals, they can trigger a level of physical agony often...
Kidney Cancer Risk in Women Over 50: The Hidden Link to Obesity and Hypertension

Kidney Cancer Risk in Women Over 50: The Hidden Link to Obesity and Hypertension

The kidneys, a pair of bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine, serve as the body’s essential filtration...