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Round Red Patches on Your Child’s Skin? It Could Be Ringworm, Not Heat Rash or Eczema

Round Red Patches on Your Child’s Skin? It Could Be Ringworm, Not Heat Rash or Eczema

As high heat and humidity linger into late summer, pediatricians frequently treat two common fungal skin conditions in children: ringworm and tinea...
Beat the Summer Heat: Refreshing, Protein-Packed Meals That Require No Cooking

Beat the Summer Heat: Refreshing, Protein-Packed Meals That Require No Cooking

When prolonged heat waves drag on, appetite often drops sharply—and daily protein intake tends to decline with it.
Heavy Heatwave Risk: Why High Blood Pressure Patients Should Reach for Water, Not Naengmyeon Broth

Heavy Heatwave Risk: Why High Blood Pressure Patients Should Reach for Water, Not Naengmyeon Broth

As extreme heat continues across South Korea, with Seoul’s daytime high forecast to hit 39°C on August 7—Ipchu, the...
Losing Weight Despite a Big Appetite? Blame Your Thyroid, Not the Summer Heat

Losing Weight Despite a Big Appetite? Blame Your Thyroid, Not the Summer Heat

On scorching summer days, it is easy to blame the weather when you sweat excessively, feel drained, or lie awake at...
Why Some Parts of Seoul Feel Hotter Than Others: The Cooling Power of Urban Trees

Why Some Parts of Seoul Feel Hotter Than Others: The Cooling Power of Urban Trees

As extreme heat waves pushing near 40 degrees Celsius continue to grip South Korea, the Korea Meteorological...
Heavy Sweating in Mild Heat? Strong Body Odor Could Signal Bromhidrosis

Heavy Sweating in Mild Heat? Strong Body Odor Could Signal Bromhidrosis

In summer, many people worry about body odor as sweat begins to pour with even minimal movement.
Extreme Heat Heightens Arrhythmia Risk: Palpitations and Fainting Serve as Crucial Warning Signs

Extreme Heat Heightens Arrhythmia Risk: Palpitations and Fainting Serve as Crucial Warning Signs

As nationwide heat waves send daily temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius, emergency rooms are treating a surge in...
Beat the Summer Heat: Eight Foods to Recharge a Heat-Drained Body

Beat the Summer Heat: Eight Foods to Recharge a Heat-Drained Body

As extreme heat stretches on day after day, many people lose their appetite and end up skimping on meals.
Why Cold Showers Can Leave You Sweating More in Summer

Why Cold Showers Can Leave You Sweating More in Summer

As extreme heat waves persist, many people instinctively turn to ice-cold showers for immediate relief.
Summer Dizziness Isn't Just Heat Exhaustion—It Could Be an Impending Stroke

Summer Dizziness Isn't Just Heat Exhaustion—It Could Be an Impending Stroke

The monsoon season has passed, bringing back stifling, suffocating heat. In this weather, heat-related illnesses become...