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From Relief to Toxicity: The Hidden Danger of Mixing Common Cold Medications

From Relief to Toxicity: The Hidden Danger of Mixing Common Cold Medications

Many households keep a stock of leftover cold medicines, often accumulating various brands over time. When symptoms like a cough or fever return, it...
Seizure- and Recurrence-Prone Glioma: First New Drug in 20 Years

Seizure- and Recurrence-Prone Glioma: First New Drug in 20 Years

Being diagnosed with a brain tumor in your 30s or 40s—when you are building your career, raising children, and staying socially active—can upend your...
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.
The Silent Threat to Cardiovascular Health: Six Foods to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol

The Silent Threat to Cardiovascular Health: Six Foods to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol

A primary driver of cardiovascular disease—particularly for those entering middle age—is low-density lipoprotein ,...
From Elite Specialist to Small-Town Generalist: The 73-Year-Old Doctor Guarding Sokcho’s ER

From Elite Specialist to Small-Town Generalist: The 73-Year-Old Doctor Guarding Sokcho’s ER

In Sokcho, the northernmost city in South Korea, a unique scene unfolds daily at the local hospital.
When Rest Isn't Enough: Understanding the Reality of ME/CFS

When Rest Isn't Enough: Understanding the Reality of ME/CFS

For most, physical activity is followed by a period of recovery. However, for those living with myalgic...
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Moves to Develop Once-Monthly GLP-1 Obesity Injection

Daewoong Pharmaceutical Moves to Develop Once-Monthly GLP-1 Obesity Injection

Daewoong Pharmaceutical is teaming up with a biotech startup to develop an obesity treatment administered by injection...
Did My Parents Age Overnight? Understanding ‘Frailty’ After a Hospital Stay

Did My Parents Age Overnight? Understanding ‘Frailty’ After a Hospital Stay

“They were discharged, but they don’t seem like their old self. You can even see the difference.
Samsung Changwon Hospital Surpasses 50 TAVI Procedures

Samsung Changwon Hospital Surpasses 50 TAVI Procedures

The Cardiovascular Center at Samsung Changwon Hospital (Director: Park Yong-hwan) announced on May 7 that it has...
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...