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Emergency Measures Activated: Remote Care and Direct Delivery for Rare Disease Patients Amid Medical Supply Crisis

SEOUL – In response to a burgeoning crisis in the supply of essential medical consumables, the South Korean government has announced an emergency initiative to support rare disease patients thro
How Long Can You Stand on One Leg? 5 Simple Tests to Reveal Your ‘Biological Age’

While your birth certificate tracks the years gone by, your "biological age"—the actual state of your physical health—may tell a different story. According to a recent report b

“14.7 Billion Particles in One Tea Bag?”: Shocking Rise of Microplastics in Brewed Tea

A cup of tea, often synonymous with health and relaxation, may actually be a "plastic cocktail." Recent comprehensive research conducted by international teams has revealed that a single t

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New Pandemic Threat: Bat Virus Capable of Infecting Humans Without Mutation: As memories of the COVID-19 era begin to fade, a startling new discovery has reignited concerns over global health security. A joi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.04.23

ITEyes Secures 3rd Consecutive Contract for National 'My HealthWay' Platform Operation: ITEyes (CEO Seong-nam Lee), a KOSDAQ-listed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialist, announced on the 21st that ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.21

Medical Marvel or Warning? Sheep Botfly Pupa Found Developing Inside Human Nose: ATHENS – In a medical case that has both fascinated and unsettled the scientific community, researchers have documented a ra ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.04.13

A Glass of Red for Youth? Moderate Wine Consumption May De-Age Men, But Not Women: (C) Medical.net In a discovery that adds a new layer to the long-standing debate over the health impacts of alcohol, a recent s ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.04.08

The Peanut Butter Paradox: High-Calorie Spread Linked to Blood Sugar Control and Weight Management: For years, peanut butter was often sidelined in weight-loss diets due to its high calorie and fat content. However, experts are no ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.04.04

Icheon City Expands AI Robot Companion Program to Combat Senior Isolation and Enhance Safety: (C) Aving.net ICHEON, Gyeonggi Province — In an era where technological advancement often feels impersonal, Icheon City i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.28

"Just 10 More Minutes of Sleep": Small Habits That Shield Your Heart and Brain: Small, everyday adjustments to your lifestyle could be the key to preventing major cardiovascular events, according to a recent st ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.03.26

Daejeon Woori Eye Clinic’s LAK Surgery Innovates Keratoconus Treatment… High Interest at 'Medical Korea 2026': Daejeon Woori Eye Clinic’s newly developed keratoconus treatment technology, 'LAK (Laser Asymmetric Keratectomy) Corneal Rem ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.23

AI Medical Ecosystem in Focus: KIMES 2026 Opens in Seoul as Global Healthcare Hub: SEOUL – The 41st International Medical Device & Hospital Equipment Exhibition (KIMES 2026) officially kicked off on Marc ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.20

Genetic 'Molecular Mirror': Blood Tests Challenge Biopsy Limits in Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis: (C) Vietbao.vn SEOUL — A breakthrough in precision oncology is paving the way for a future where a simple blood draw coul ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.08

Hy to Host the 2nd Annual "Haru Run" Marathon: Expanding Health Horizons at Misa Boat Race Park: SEOUL, South Korea – Following the massive success of its inaugural event, hy (formerly Korea Yakult) has officially announc ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.03.07

British Surgeon Performs Historic Remote Robotic Surgery Across 2,400km: (C) ITVX London, UK — In a landmark achievement for telemedicine, a surgeon based in London has successfully performed a ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.03.07

Health Alert: Is Your Dining Table "Toxic"? The Hidden Risks of Cleaning with Wet Wipes: It has become a ubiquitous sight in modern households: reaching for a disposable wet wipe to quickly clean the dining table after ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.06

The Illusion of a "Stress-Relieving" Smoke: Study Finds Smokers More Prone to Depression: (C) WSB-TV SEOUL — While many smokers reach for a cigarette to "calm their nerves," a new study suggests that the habit m ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.03.05

The Architecture of Tranquility: Why ‘Wellness’ is the New Social Imperative: (C) Montclair Local SEOUL — For years, South Korean social media was dominated by the hashtag #O-Wun-Wan—a shorthand ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.03.04

Shared Spoons, Silent Threat: Communal Dining and the 6-Fold Spike in Gastric Cancer Risk: (C) Insight SEOUL — For generations, the act of sharing a single pot of jjigae (stew) has been a symbol of Korean jeong ( ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.02.28

Don't Toss Your Sweaty Gym Clothes Straight into the Washer: Here’s Why: (C) AOL.com While it may seem intuitive to throw your sweat-soaked workout gear directly into the laundry hamper or washing mac ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.02.27

S. Korea to Launch 'Disabled-Friendly Hospitals' Under First National Health Master Plan: (C) Nature SEOUL – In a landmark move to dismantle barriers to healthcare for people with disabilities, the South Korean go ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.02.23

Lawmaker Proposes 'Chronic Kidney Disease Management Act' to Expand State Support: [SEOUL] — In a significant move to address the skyrocketing medical costs and health challenges posed by renal diseases, a d ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.19

South Korea to Implement 95% Co-payment 'Managed Care' for Overtreated Procedures: The South Korean government is set to crack down on medical overuse by integrating high-expenditure non-reimbursable treatments in ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.19

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