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South Korea Expands Microbiome Research Guidelines to Include Fungi

South Korea Expands Microbiome Research Guidelines to Include Fungi

Microorganisms residing in the human body extend well beyond bacteria and viruses to encompass fungi, including molds and yeasts, across the skin,...
From Liposuction Waste to Skin Models: Discarded Human Fat Repurposed for Medical Research

From Liposuction Waste to Skin Models: Discarded Human Fat Repurposed for Medical Research

Human fat once discarded as medical waste after liposuction is set to take on new life as a crucial material for advanced skin research.
'Don't Cry for Me, Sudan' Boy Becomes South Sudan's First Neurologist, Fulfilling Another Youth's Unfinished Dream

'Don't Cry for Me, Sudan' Boy Becomes South Sudan's First Neurologist, Fulfilling Another Youth's Unfinished Dream

A South Sudanese boy featured in the documentary film Don’t Cry for Me, Sudan alongside the late Father Lee Tae-seok...
Beyond Diseased Samples: National Biobank to Collect Healthy Organ Tissue from Deceased Donors

Beyond Diseased Samples: National Biobank to Collect Healthy Organ Tissue from Deceased Donors

When a specific gene or protein is expressed at unusually high levels in diseased tissue, determining whether the...
Irregular Periods but Normal Ultrasound? AMH Blood Test May Catch ‘Missed’ Polycystic Ovaries

Irregular Periods but Normal Ultrasound? AMH Blood Test May Catch ‘Missed’ Polycystic Ovaries

If your period skips for months, your cycle is erratic, or you develop unexplained acne and excess body hair, an...
A Third Arm for Therapists: The Surgeon Bringing ‘Self-Driving’ Tech to Physical Rehab

A Third Arm for Therapists: The Surgeon Bringing ‘Self-Driving’ Tech to Physical Rehab

Artificial intelligence may be able to detect a patient’s disease, but it cannot move stiff arms and legs for them.
You Can’t Pay Off ‘Sleep Debt’ by Sleeping In, Experts Warn

You Can’t Pay Off ‘Sleep Debt’ by Sleeping In, Experts Warn

Tossing and turning through sweltering summer nights, waking up early for work, or coping with jet lag after travel...
Don’t Ignore a Weaker Handshake: 1 in 4 Adults Over 80 Has Sarcopenia

Don’t Ignore a Weaker Handshake: 1 in 4 Adults Over 80 Has Sarcopenia

When holding your parents' hands, a noticeably weaker grip should not be brushed off as a harmless part of aging.
Faithful to Supplements, but Health Declines? Why Breakfast Produce Matters Most

Faithful to Supplements, but Health Declines? Why Breakfast Produce Matters Most

On rushed mornings, taking vitamins, omega-3s, probiotics, or protein powders has become a standard routine for many...
5 Daily Habits That Prevent Weight Gain, According to an Expert Who Lost 27kg

5 Daily Habits That Prevent Weight Gain, According to an Expert Who Lost 27kg

While some people maintain a lean physique without strict dieting, others seem to gain weight easily despite eating...