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6 out of 10 Diet Pill Users Say They Take It to Lose Weight Even Though They Are Not Obese

6 out of 10 Diet Pill Users Say They Take It to Lose Weight Even Though They Are Not Obese

About 60% of those taking medication to suppress appetite are reported to not be obese. They are abusing the medication for simple weight loss, which...
The Hidden Link Between Blood Sugar Spikes and Belly Fat

The Hidden Link Between Blood Sugar Spikes and Belly Fat

Obesity researchers have shifted their focus from general body weight to a more specific and dangerous culprit: excessive visceral fat.
GLP-1 Drugs and Bone Health: Studies Highlight Fracture Risks in Elderly Patients

GLP-1 Drugs and Bone Health: Studies Highlight Fracture Risks in Elderly Patients

The GLP-1 receptor agonist class of drugs, widely used for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, has...
High Blood Sugar and Obesity: Could Sudden Diabetes Be a Sign of Pancreatic Cancer?

High Blood Sugar and Obesity: Could Sudden Diabetes Be a Sign of Pancreatic Cancer?

In the medical community, the phrase "If you gain weight, suspect diabetes" is a common warning.
The Unexpected Heart Benefits of Weight Loss Injections: Reducing Complications After Heart Attack

The Unexpected Heart Benefits of Weight Loss Injections: Reducing Complications After Heart Attack

New research indicates that the class of drugs used in popular weight loss injections may do more than shed pounds;...
From a Minor Fender Bender to Paralysis? The Hidden Danger of OPLL

From a Minor Fender Bender to Paralysis? The Hidden Danger of OPLL

Mr. A, a 50-year-old office worker from Busan, had lived with a stiff neck and tingling fingertips for years.
A Supporting Cast for Parents: Chairman Jeong Seong-gwan on Raising Healthy, Happy Children

A Supporting Cast for Parents: Chairman Jeong Seong-gwan on Raising Healthy, Happy Children

Raising a child is a journey of rewarding milestones, but for many parents—especially those starting out—it can be a...
The Surgeon Who Shed 36kg: Why Willpower Alone Fails Against Severe Obesity

The Surgeon Who Shed 36kg: Why Willpower Alone Fails Against Severe Obesity

It is hard to believe that a cardiothoracic surgeon who repairs hearts was once a patient with "super obesity.
The Insulin Trap: Why Your Choice of Carbohydrates Dictates Weight and Blood Sugar

The Insulin Trap: Why Your Choice of Carbohydrates Dictates Weight and Blood Sugar

With the "pre-diabetic" population surging, blood sugar management has transitioned from a medical niche to a...

"The Heart Doesn’t Wait": Why Holiday Chest Pain Demands Immediate Action

"Doctors may wait for you, but the heart does not wait." This is the urgent warning from Director Park Jin-sik,...