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"G-Dragon, Please Carry a Parasol": The Unlikely Summer Must-Have Amid South Korea's Extreme Heat

Record-breaking heatwaves and torrential downpours are alternating in South Korea, leading even men to openly wish that parasols would become a...
Shifting the Burden: Why South Korea’s OB-GYNs Reject 'Discretion' on Abortion Pills

Shifting the Burden: Why South Korea’s OB-GYNs Reject 'Discretion' on Abortion Pills

The South Korean government's proposal to leave the prescription of abortion medication up to the professional discretion of individual physicians is...
Sparing the Scalpel: How PRP Therapy Offers a Non-Surgical Lifeline for Chronic Shoulder Pain

Sparing the Scalpel: How PRP Therapy Offers a Non-Surgical Lifeline for Chronic Shoulder Pain

For individuals suffering from chronic shoulder tendon pain, the prospect of surgery can be daunting.
Emergency Medical Hubs Expanded to 53 Nationwide to Close Critical Care Gaps

Emergency Medical Hubs Expanded to 53 Nationwide to Close Critical Care Gaps

The number of regional emergency medical centers in South Korea will expand from 44 to 53, marked by a targeted effort...
'Take It Too Long and You'll Wreck Your Liver': Pharmacist Warns Against Misusing Four Popular Supplements

'Take It Too Long and You'll Wreck Your Liver': Pharmacist Warns Against Misusing Four Popular Supplements

Dietary supplements widely consumed to support everyday health can, in some cases, cause severe harm to the body.
Get Second and Third Opinions Before Spine Surgery, Urges Renowned Scoliosis Surgeon Kim Yong-jung

Get Second and Third Opinions Before Spine Surgery, Urges Renowned Scoliosis Surgeon Kim Yong-jung

Dr. Kim Yong-jung, Director of the Spinal Deformity Center at Seoul Bumin Hospital, has performed approximately 2,400...
Washing the Cover Isn't Enough: How to Clean Your Pillow Inside and Out

Washing the Cover Isn't Enough: How to Clean Your Pillow Inside and Out

Even if the pillow you rest your head on every night looks immaculate on the outside, the reality deep within the...
Pregnancy Triggers Breast Immune Cells That May Help Suppress Cancer, Study Finds

Pregnancy Triggers Breast Immune Cells That May Help Suppress Cancer, Study Finds

While women who have gone through pregnancy and childbirth are known to carry a lower long-term risk of developing...
Considering Wegovy for Weight Loss? South Korea's Drug Safety Ministry Warns It Is Not for Everyone

Considering Wegovy for Weight Loss? South Korea's Drug Safety Ministry Warns It Is Not for Everyone

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety issued a strong warning on July 8 against the misuse and abuse of GLP-1...
The Probiotic Paradox: Why Your Daily Supplement Might Never Reach Your Gut

The Probiotic Paradox: Why Your Daily Supplement Might Never Reach Your Gut

These days, millions of people jumpstart their morning routines by reaching for a daily dose of probiotics.