Who Lives a Long and Healthy Life? The Growing Gap in Healthy Life Expectancy
Research consistently indicates that wealth and healthy life expectancy (the period of life spent in good health) are inextricably linked.
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Courier-Delivered ‘Baekok Shots’ Were Actually Intended for Neurological Disorders
Some consumers have been purchasing prescription-only injectable drugs online without a doctor’s oversight.
Visceral Fat vs. Pinchable Fat: 3 Foods That Help Trim Hidden Belly Fat
By middle age, it is easy to dismiss an expanding waistline, but visceral fat poses a far greater health threat than...
As the U.S. Reconsiders Direct-to-Consumer Drug Ads, What Lessons Should We Learn?
During a yearlong stay in the United States, one of the things that struck me most was how easy it is to come across...
South Korea Ranks in GSK’s Global Top 10 for Clinical Research, with Over 70 Trials Underway
"South Korea is among the top 10 markets in GSK’s global clinical research. More than 70 clinical programs are...
What Drove Asia’s Life Expectancy Gains? In South Korea, Fewer Cardiovascular Deaths Led the Way
As life expectancy has steadily risen across Asia over the past three decades, the primary health drivers behind those...
"Wait, My Cholesterol Is This High?" Why Half of Patients Skip Medication Despite Serious Risks
Many people are stunned when routine blood work from a health screening comes back showing hypercholesterolemia—an...
"Is It Just Dirt?" What Dark Elbows and Knees Really Say About Your Skin Health
As summer attire exposes more skin, many people notice dark, dusky patches on areas that are easily overlooked during...
Incheon Hospital Introduces Suction Ureteroscope to Remove Kidney Stones Over 2 cm in Single Procedure
When flank pain becomes so excruciating that it feels like tissue tearing, many patients rush straight to the emergency...
Beyond the Quick Fix: Why Chronic Steroid Misuse Risks Bone Loss and Facial Flushing
Whenever a medication is prescribed or administered, understanding its potential side effects is a vital safety measure.