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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. But if your anus is also throbbing, the diagnosis changes...
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...
“Hiding It and Putting It Off Only Makes It Worse”: A Warning About ‘Everyday Surgical Conditions’

“Hiding It and Putting It Off Only Makes It Worse”: A Warning About ‘Everyday Surgical Conditions’

On the surface, they may not seem urgent. That is precisely why people tend to put them off.
A Lump on the Wrist: When Is It Safe to Ignore, and When Is It Time for Treatment?

A Lump on the Wrist: When Is It Safe to Ignore, and When Is It Time for Treatment?

Discovering a soft, round lump on your wrist can be a confusing experience, especially if it appears without any memory...