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Persistent Cough for Over Two Weeks? Why Diabetics Should Be Extra Vigilant About ‘This Disease’

Persistent Cough for Over Two Weeks? Why Diabetics Should Be Extra Vigilant About ‘This Disease’

Tuberculosis remains a significant airborne infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. When an infected individual coughs or sneezes,...
The Silent Infection: One in Three Tuberculosis Patients Show No Symptoms

The Silent Infection: One in Three Tuberculosis Patients Show No Symptoms

One in three tuberculosis patients is asymptomatic, often discovering the infection by chance during routine health screenings rather than through...

"But I've Never Smoked": The Hidden Risk Factors for Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers

While smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer, a shifting demographic in East Asia, including South Korea, is...
“Winter Natural Medicine” What is the ‘food’ Kim Jinkyung eats instead of carbohydrates?

“Winter Natural Medicine” What is the ‘food’ Kim Jinkyung eats instead of carbohydrates?

Model Kim Jinkyung has pointed out root vegetables as a health management method for winter.
Juan Nanuri Hospital Expands Care for Foreign Residents, Wins Justice Ministry Designation

Juan Nanuri Hospital Expands Care for Foreign Residents, Wins Justice Ministry Designation

Juan Nanuri Hospital held a specialized spine and joint consultation program titled "Nanuri Health Consultation Day...
What Drove Asia’s Life Expectancy Gains? In South Korea, Fewer Cardiovascular Deaths Led the Way

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...
Get Second and Third Opinions Before Spine Surgery, Urges Renowned Scoliosis Surgeon Kim Yong-jung

Get Second and Third Opinions Before Spine Surgery, Urges Renowned Scoliosis Surgeon Kim Yong-jung

Dr. Kim Yong-jung, Director of the Spinal Deformity Center at Seoul Bumin Hospital, has performed approximately 2,400...
The Cost of Over-Supplementing: How Everyday Pills Can Quietly Damage Liver and Kidneys

The Cost of Over-Supplementing: How Everyday Pills Can Quietly Damage Liver and Kidneys

Many people take a cocktail of medications, vitamins, and dietary supplements daily, hoping to safeguard their health.
A World-Class Safety Net: Are You Missing Out on These Vital Korean Health Insurance Benefits?

A World-Class Safety Net: Are You Missing Out on These Vital Korean Health Insurance Benefits?

South Korea is globally recognized for possessing one of the most efficient and well-established National Health...
The Silent Epidemic: How Housing Conditions Drive Heart-Damaging Chagas Disease

The Silent Epidemic: How Housing Conditions Drive Heart-Damaging Chagas Disease

Even when infected, the body often provides no clear warning signs. Yet, decades later, the heart can deteriorate...