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Early Autumn Flu Surge Prompts KDCA Warning as School-Age Cases Spike

Early Autumn Flu Surge Prompts KDCA Warning as School-Age Cases Spike

As the summer heat eases and South Korea heads into fall, flu cases have climbed sharply—especially among elementary school students, infants, and...
Inha University Hospital Earns Perfect Score in Acute Stroke Evaluation, Securing Top Grade for 11th Straight Time

Inha University Hospital Earns Perfect Score in Acute Stroke Evaluation, Securing Top Grade for 11th Straight Time

Inha University Hospital posted a perfect score of 100 in a national assessment of acute stroke care, securing the highest grade for the 11th...
Long Hours at the Gas Stove? Why Homemakers Face Higher Respiratory Risks

Long Hours at the Gas Stove? Why Homemakers Face Higher Respiratory Risks

Gas stoves remain a staple in many kitchens, yet their daily use can impact the body more than many expect.
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...
4 Things Older Adults Must Check Before Getting Dental Implants

4 Things Older Adults Must Check Before Getting Dental Implants

Concerns over the safety of dental implants for older adults are rising following a series of fatal incidents at a...
Thrilled by Unexplained Weight Loss? It Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Cancer

Thrilled by Unexplained Weight Loss? It Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Cancer

While weight gain is a frequent health concern, shedding pounds without trying is not always a cause for celebration.
Mistaken for a Summer Cold, Legionnaires' Disease Spikes as Temperatures Rise

Mistaken for a Summer Cold, Legionnaires' Disease Spikes as Temperatures Rise

As oppressive summer heat continues into late August, air conditioning systems across South Korea are running non-stop.
Mindless Munching and Late-Night Snacks: 5 Everyday Eating Habits That Secretly Drive Weight Gain

Mindless Munching and Late-Night Snacks: 5 Everyday Eating Habits That Secretly Drive Weight Gain

Unintentional weight gain does more than affect how your clothes fit—it can disrupt blood sugar, blood pressure, and...
South Korea Expands Microbiome Research Guidelines to Include Fungi

South Korea Expands Microbiome Research Guidelines to Include Fungi

Microorganisms residing in the human body extend well beyond bacteria and viruses to encompass fungi, including molds...
Lingering Cough After COVID-19? Preexisting Allergies Raise Risk of New-Onset Asthma by 66%

Lingering Cough After COVID-19? Preexisting Allergies Raise Risk of New-Onset Asthma by 66%

If a dry cough or shortness of breath lingers long after recovering from COVID-19, a patient’s prior allergic history...