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Robotic Gallbladder Surgery Flourishes Regionally: On Hospital’s Kim Geon-guk Surpasses 200 Cases in a Single Year

Robotic Gallbladder Surgery Flourishes Regionally: On Hospital’s Kim Geon-guk Surpasses 200 Cases in a Single Year

Surgery for cholecystitis or gallstones is no longer the exclusive domain of major university hospitals. Following the widespread adoption of...
Is High Blood Pressure a

Is High Blood Pressure a "Men’s Disease"? Debunking Common Myths for World Hypertension Day

High blood pressure is identified by the World Health Organization as the leading global risk factor for death.
The Surge of Pancreatic, Colorectal, and Prostate Cancers: Is Our Changing Diet to Blame?

The Surge of Pancreatic, Colorectal, and Prostate Cancers: Is Our Changing Diet to Blame?

In South Korea, the incidence of colorectal, pancreatic, and prostate cancers has risen sharply in recent years.
Frequent Thirst and Urination: Could It Be Diabetes?

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.
The “Muscle Thief”: Why Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets are a Hidden Danger for Arthritis Patients

The “Muscle Thief”: Why Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets are a Hidden Danger for Arthritis Patients

A low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet may facilitate short-term weight loss, but it is unsustainable and poses significant...
Taking Wegovy or Mounjaro? Seek Immediate Medical Attention if ‘These Symptoms’ Appear

Taking Wegovy or Mounjaro? Seek Immediate Medical Attention if ‘These Symptoms’ Appear

As anti-obesity medications for weight loss and blood sugar control gain popularity, monitoring and managing potential...
Marriage as a Health Indicator: Why Singles Face a Sharper Spike in Cancer Risk

Marriage as a Health Indicator: Why Singles Face a Sharper Spike in Cancer Risk

A large-scale study has found that people who have never been married may face a significantly higher risk of...
“In 30 Years of Practicing Medicine, I Have Never Seen a Single Patient with Protein Deficiency”

“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,...
Fighting ‘Type 3 Diabetes’: How a Longer Reproductive Span Shields Diabetic Women from Dementia

Fighting ‘Type 3 Diabetes’: How a Longer Reproductive Span Shields Diabetic Women from Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is increasingly being referred to in medical circles as “type 3...
The ‘Dual-Use’ Limbo: Why Vaping While Smoking Can Quadruple Your Lung Cancer Risk

The ‘Dual-Use’ Limbo: Why Vaping While Smoking Can Quadruple Your Lung Cancer Risk

E-cigarettes have long been marketed as a smoking-cessation aid, but new research suggests they may significantly...