Why Bones Break Before Osteoporosis Sets In: The Hidden Risk Behind Normal Scans
"I slipped and broke my wrist. " "I fell, broke my hip, and even had to get surgery. " Most people chalk these injuries up to simple bad luck.
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As the U.S. Reconsiders Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads, What Lessons Should We Learn?
During a yearlong stay in the United States, one of the things that struck me most was how easy it is to come across television and YouTube...
Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital Ranks No. 1 Nationwide in Patient Experience for Second Consecutive Time
"Which hospital do you go to if you want to be treated like a human being?" For patients and caregivers heading to the...
Weight Loss Exceeding 5% After Quitting Smoking Linked to Higher Hip Fracture Risk
While quitting smoking delivers undeniable health benefits, researchers have found that experiencing a sharp drop in...
South Korea Ranks in GSK’s Global Top 10 for Clinical Research, with Over 70 Trials Underway
"South Korea is among the top 10 markets in GSK’s global clinical research. More than 70 clinical programs are...
Korea University Anam Hospital Logs 8,000 Atrial Fibrillation Procedures, a First in South Korea
Korea University Anam Hospital has achieved a cumulative total of 8,000 atrial fibrillation procedures—a nationwide...
'2 Million Brain Cells Die Every Minute': Neurologists Call for National Strategy as South Korea Ages
"In a super-aged society, brain diseases represent a core healthcare challenge that the nation must tackle...
How a Monthly Nursing Home Bill Dropped From 2.8 Million to 600,000 Won
A family that placed their father, who is in his late 80s, in a nursing home paid approximately 2.
"I Called a Nursing Home. They Said: 'Wait a Year and a Half.'"
When caring for aging parents at home becomes overwhelming, families face a daunting choice between long-term care...
The Protein Paradox: Why More Isn’t Always Better for Sarcopenia
As South Korea officially becomes a “super-aged society” in 2026, with one in five citizens now aged 65 or older,...