Depressive Symptoms Linked to Higher Fatty Liver Risk in Young Adults
Young adults in South Korea who experience depressive symptoms face roughly twice the risk of developing fatty liver disease, with the risk...
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What Drove Asia’s Life Expectancy Gains? In South Korea, Fewer Cardiovascular Deaths Led the Way
As life expectancy has steadily risen across Asia over the past three decades, the primary health drivers behind those gains have varied sharply by...
50 Years After Its Discovery, Legionnaires’ Disease Remains a Summer Threat as Cooling Systems Hum
As sweltering heat waves and high humidity force air conditioners and cooling equipment to run continuously, public...
Preventing the Yo-Yo Effect: Simple Habits and Smart Snacks to Keep Weight Off
After losing weight, many people worry about rebound weight gain, often referred to as the yo-yo effect.
"Wait, My Cholesterol Is This High?" Why Half of Patients Skip Medication Despite Serious Risks
Many people are stunned when routine blood work from a health screening comes back showing hypercholesterolemia—an...
Korea’s Healthcare Paradox: Near-Bottom Physician Ranks Meet Top-Tier Life Expectancy
Hospital waiting rooms across South Korea are perpetually packed, where a 30-minute wait remains a routine part of any...
HLB Innovation Expands Phase 1 CAR-T Trial Following Clean Early Safety Data
HLB Innovation announced on July 23 that its U.S. subsidiary, Verismo Therapeutics, has expanded the Phase 1 clinical...
Beyond Seoul: How a Secondary Hospital in Busan Mastered 167 Incompatible Kidney Transplants
When a family member steps forward to donate a kidney to a loved one suffering from end-stage renal disease, a blood...
"Is It Just Dirt?" What Dark Elbows and Knees Really Say About Your Skin Health
As summer attire exposes more skin, many people notice dark, dusky patches on areas that are easily overlooked during...
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,...