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Persistent Cough for Over Two Weeks? Why Diabetics Should Be Extra Vigilant About ‘This Disease’

Persistent Cough for Over Two Weeks? Why Diabetics Should Be Extra Vigilant About ‘This Disease’

Tuberculosis remains a significant airborne infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. When an infected individual coughs or sneezes,...
Oscotec to Present Kidney Failure Treatment Candidate at World Congress of Nephrology in Japan

Oscotec to Present Kidney Failure Treatment Candidate at World Congress of Nephrology in Japan

Oscotec announced on the 23rd that it will present animal-model proof-of-concept results for a new drug candidate series, the OCT-648 program, at the...
Excessive Vitamin C Supplements and the 'Worst Pain Imaginable'

Excessive Vitamin C Supplements and the 'Worst Pain Imaginable'

When minerals in the urinary tract harden into stone-like crystals, they can trigger a level of physical agony often...
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...
The Great Salt Debate: Science, History, and the Myth of Mineral Richness

The Great Salt Debate: Science, History, and the Myth of Mineral Richness

In the 1970s, a group of university students imprisoned for protesting the Park Chung-hee regime found themselves...
Kidney Cancer Risk in Women Over 50: The Hidden Link to Obesity and Hypertension

Kidney Cancer Risk in Women Over 50: The Hidden Link to Obesity and Hypertension

The kidneys, a pair of bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine, serve as the body’s essential filtration...
The Time I Was Treated as an Ordinary Patient

The Time I Was Treated as an Ordinary Patient

“Dear Professor Yoo Kyoung Lim.” A letter arrived at the hospital—a rarity in this digital age, especially one written...
Beyond the Rice Bowl: Why Kidney Bean Tea is a Secret Weapon for Blood Sugar Stability

Beyond the Rice Bowl: Why Kidney Bean Tea is a Secret Weapon for Blood Sugar Stability

Legumes are a staple of mixed-grain rice, but their health benefits extend far beyond being a simple side dish.
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;...
Beyond the Price Tag: Does Expensive, Mineral-Rich Salt Actually Benefit Your Health?

Beyond the Price Tag: Does Expensive, Mineral-Rich Salt Actually Benefit Your Health?

Salt is the most fundamental seasoning in any kitchen, yet its components and uses vary significantly depending on the...