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Lung Cancer Five-Year Survival Reaches 71% for High-Income Patients but Only 37% for Low-Income Group

Lung Cancer Five-Year Survival Reaches 71% for High-Income Patients but Only 37% for Low-Income Group

While advancements in lung cancer treatment have steadily boosted overall survival rates in South Korea, a substantial gap persists based on...
Surgery Is Just the First Step in Lung Cancer: Why EGFR Mutation Testing Matters

Surgery Is Just the First Step in Lung Cancer: Why EGFR Mutation Testing Matters

Lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in South Korea and the leading cause of cancer mortality, making it one of the country's...
Can You Pass the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test? Why Lower-Body Strength Is Key to Healthy Longevity

Can You Pass the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test? Why Lower-Body Strength Is Key to Healthy Longevity

A growing body of research highlights the critical link between lower-body strength and healthy longevity.
AI Tracks Lung Scarring: 4-Percentage-Point Rise in One Year Signals Danger

AI Tracks Lung Scarring: 4-Percentage-Point Rise in One Year Signals Danger

Researchers have established an artificial intelligence benchmark to quantify the progression of idiopathic pulmonary...
Atmosphere at a Cost: Scented Candles Identified as a Major Source of Indoor Air Pollution

Atmosphere at a Cost: Scented Candles Identified as a Major Source of Indoor Air Pollution

Many homeowners light scented candles to mask unpleasant odors or create a cozy ambiance, a practice mirrored in...
Smoking and Spinal Health: Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Both Linked to Surging Disc Disease Risk

Smoking and Spinal Health: Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Both Linked to Surging Disc Disease Risk

While the link between smoking and respiratory illness is well-documented, a groundbreaking domestic study has revealed...

"Overcoming a Major Illness, Is There Another Health Issue?" Actress Lee Hye-young's Battle with Lung Cancer

Actress Lee Hye-young has shared her recent health status after battling lung cancer.
The Vitamin Myth: Why More Isn’t Always Better for Your Health

The Vitamin Myth: Why More Isn’t Always Better for Your Health

There is a toxic substance in our bodies known as reactive oxygen species . Just as a car uses gasoline and oxygen to...
Five Bedroom Items That Could Be Harming Your Health, According to a Pharmacist

Five Bedroom Items That Could Be Harming Your Health, According to a Pharmacist

Items intended to foster comfort or health can sometimes do the exact opposite. From the humidifier providing moisture...
Lexraza Developer and Lilly Obesity Chief to Headline Global Clinical Trial Summit in Seoul

Lexraza Developer and Lilly Obesity Chief to Headline Global Clinical Trial Summit in Seoul

What will it take to build on the success of Lexraza, South Korea’s landmark lung cancer drug, and propel it into the...