Frequent Thirst and Urination: Could It Be Diabetes?
As temperatures rise, many people naturally increase their water intake, leading to more frequent trips to the restroom.
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'Glass Shards' in the Joints: Gout Increasingly Targeting Patients in Their 20s and 30s
Mr. A, an office worker in his early 30s, found himself groaning in pain on the first night of a long-awaited overseas trip.
Prioritizing Industry Profits Over Public Health: The Contradictions of the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been published every five years since 1980, and to date, 10 editions have...
Frequency Over Diet: Why an SNU Professor Says Frequent Bowel Movements Are the Key to Preventing Colorectal Cancer
Lee Seung-hoon, a professor in the Department of Neurology at Seoul National University Hospital, recently shared...
From Elite Specialist to Small-Town Generalist: The 73-Year-Old Doctor Guarding Sokcho’s ER
In Sokcho, the northernmost city in South Korea, a unique scene unfolds daily at the local hospital.
When Healthy Foods Turn ‘Toxic’: 7 Fruits and Vegetables to Eat in Moderation
As people age, many begin incorporating health-focused foods into their diets with the belief that more is always...
“I Thought I’d Lost Weight”: Is It a ‘Trick’ or a Misconception?
In South Korea today, the ‘low-carb, high-fat’ diet is arguably the most popular weight-loss method, often yielding...
K-Pharma Sets Sights on Veterinary Market: Daewoong Pharmaceutical Leads the Charge
More than 10 South Korean pharmaceutical companies are pivoting toward veterinary medicine as a strategic growth engine.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Linked to 1.5-Fold Higher Kidney Cancer Risk in Young Adults
As kidney cancer rates rise rapidly among the younger population, a large-scale study has found that nonalcoholic fatty...
“In 30 Years of Practicing Medicine, I Have Never Seen a Single Patient with Protein Deficiency”
South Korea is currently gripped by a "protein craze." Ours is a society that aggressively pushes protein consumption,...