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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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From Farm Waste to Mental Wellness: Rice By-products Proven to Combat Stress and Depression: (C) Springer A research team at Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital (PNUYH) has unlocked a new potential for treating me ...; Desk 2026.02.19

New Special Act Proposed to Launch Independent Probe into South Korea’s ‘ER Merry-Go-Round’ Deaths: (C) TBS SEOUL – In a decisive move to tackle the chronic issue of "emergency room (ER) merry-go-rounds"—where ambul ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.19

"Sudden Performance Drop and Irritability?" Male Menopause Targets Men as Early as Their 40s: When people hear the term "male menopause" (andropause), they often think only of declining sexual function. However, the reality ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.02.15

"Even Ailing 90-Year-Olds Can Sign Up": The Explosive Rise of Ultra-Aged Insurance: (C) SBS As South Korea rapidly transitions into a "super-aged society," the insurance landscape is shifting under the feet of s ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.02.15

A Single Drop to Cure Presbyopia: 'Dream Eye Drops' Set to Enter Korean Market: (C) AARP SEOUL — The era of managing "old-age vision" (presbyopia) with eye drops instead of reading glasses is expected ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.02.15

The "Miracle" Myth: New Cochrane Review Debunks Intermittent Fasting as Superior Weight Loss Strategy: (C) Brain & Life For years, the digital landscape has been dominated by the allure of "Intermittent Fasting" (IF). From Hol ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.15

Staying Strong Without Breaking the Bank: Middle-Aged Koreans Turn to 'At-Home Workouts': (C) Aday SEOUL — As sarcopenia (muscle loss) becomes increasingly recognized as a significant health risk, South Korea&rs ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2026.02.13

New Frontier in Hospital Infection Control: Korean Researchers Unlock Pre-emptive Immune Defense: (C) KBR Secondary infections occurring within hospital environments—often involving bacteria or viruses—have remain ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.02.11

Alzheimer’s: Starting in the Eyes, Not the Brain? The Unexpected Link to Common Bacteria: (C) SCI Tech Daily For decades, the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease was confined strictly to the gray matter of the brain. ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.11

Inha University Hospital Celebrates 200th Kidney Transplant with 97% Survival Rate Leading the Way in Regional Transplantation Excellence and Donor Honor Systems: INCHEON — Inha University Hospital’s Organ Transplant Center announced on Wednesday that it has successfully reached t ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.02.05

K-Science Breakthrough: The "Smart Hat" That Fights Balding with 92% Efficiency: (C) X.com In a groundbreaking move that could redefine the future of hair loss treatment, South Korean researchers have unveile ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.05

Court Rules Sequence of Medical Procedures is a Matter of Physician Judgment, Not Patient Choice: CHEONGJU – In a significant ruling regarding the boundaries of patient autonomy and medical expertise, a South Korean court ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.05

Long-term Exposure to Cell Phone Radiation Shows No Link to Cancer, Joint Study Finds: (C) Scientific American DAEJEON, South Korea — In a landmark international study aimed at addressing long-standing public h ...; Desk 2026.02.03

Health Deteriorates as Grade Levels Rise; High School Sophomore Girls’ E-Cigarette Use Surpasses Regular Cigarettes for the First Time: (C) Reason Foundation Health indicators for South Korean adolescents are noticeably worsening as they progress through school. ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.01.29

Two Infants Dead in France Due to Contaminated Formula; MFDS Confirms No Imports to South Korea: (C) OnlyMyHealth SEOUL – The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued an urgent safety warning on Monday following ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.01.26

Winter Woes for Diabetics: Why Blood Sugar Spikes in the Cold: (C) Apex Hospitales SEOUL – As temperatures plummet and wind chills reach as low as $-19$°C, health experts are issui ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.21

Not Just Simple Gum Inflammation? If It Persists for 8 Weeks, Beware of Jaw Necrosis: (C) Avalon Dental Group Long-term use of osteoporosis medication or anticancer drugs may cause "Medication-Related Osteonecrosi ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2026.01.21

"A Headache Like My Head Was Splitting": Trot Singer Recalls Suffering Cerebral Hemorrhage in Her 30s: (C) SBS SEOUL — Park Gyu-ri (46), a popular trot singer, recently shared her harrowing experience of surviving a cerebral ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.01.19

Could Your Daily Habit Be Deadly? 50s Man Dies of Lead Poisoning from Decades-Old Thermos: (C) AliExpress TAIPEI – A shocking case of fatal lead poisoning has emerged from Taiwan, where a man in his 50s passed aw ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.01.19

“Swapping Smartphones for Knitting Needles”: Why Gen Z is Falling for the ‘Slow Hobby’ of Knitting: (C) flawless-magazine.com The Digital Detox: Finding Zen in Every StitchIn an era dominated by high-speed internet and instant g ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.06

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