We inhabit a plastic-laden world where plastic fragments into minuscule pieces, rather than decomposing. These plastic particles have been discovered by scientists in various human organs such as the lungs, liver, placenta, breast milk, and blood. How harmful are these microplastics to our health? A
"I will humbly accept the people's will expressed in the parliamentary election and do my best to renew the state administration and stabilize the economy and people's livelihood."President Yoon Suk Yeol conveyed this message through his chief of staff in response to the general election results, wh
In the past month, it felt like I was subjecting my body to accelerated aging experiments. For starters, sleep remained elusive. As I've emphasized before, sufficient sleep is crucial for maintaining healthy eating habits and maximizing the benefits of physical activity. Continuous sleep deprivation
"A general material," or "Takes after mom."Obstetricians have made such vague remarks, providing only speculative indirect information to parents who wondered about fetal sex.From now on, however, they can directly tell whether the fetus is a boy or a girl.That’s because the Constitutional Court rec
One of the biggest issues in Korea these days is the conflict between the government and doctors over increasing the number of medical school students. Hit hardest in this process are cancer patients. When people are diagnosed with cancer, they become impatient and want to get treatment as soon as p
On a bustling afternoon on Thursday, just minutes past 3:00 p.m., an outpour of cheers erupted from the crowd-packed SINTEX Hall in Suwon Science College in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province.The applause and shouts nearly blew the speakers in the press room as the two-month-long managerial dispute within the
There are no foods that you shouldn’t eat in the morning. A common concern is that eating a banana on an empty stomach in the morning will cause magnesium and potassium to enter the blood, upsetting the balance. However, there is no evidence to support this claim. One banana contains 300 mg of potas
Korea's healthcare system is deformed, with private medical institutions accounting for over 90 percent of the total. This system is unparalleled worldwide, as the private market overwhelms the public health system. National health insurance exists, but the health authorities have failed to appropri
Large hospitals have been paralyzed due to the government's unilateral push to increase the medical school enrollment quota for a month now.In other words, for over a month, specialists and professors have been working around the clock to fill the healthcare void left by the departure of interns, re
The challenge with preparing “twigim” -- the Korean street food similar to Japanese tempura -- at home lies in managing the leftover oil. Disposing of it after a single use can feel wasteful. Therefore, the question arises: how many times can oil for frying be reused? The answer is contingent upon s
My Feb. 22 post on X, formerly Twitter, garnered 412,000 views, 723 retweets, and 709 likes as of March 1 at noon. Two days before Daeboreum, a Korean holiday commemorating the first full moon of the New Lunar Year, I shared a brief insight into its significance and attached a photo showcasing tradi
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) is growing in the healthcare field. There are a lot of movements to incorporate AI. As global big tech companies, including Google and Microsoft, have made strides in healthcare AI, the area has evolved to the point where it is applied to real-world healthcar
Spicy foods don't cause stomach ulcers. The human stomach is strong. If you already suffer from a stomach ulcer or gastritis, eating spicy foods can temporarily worsen the symptoms. However, eating these foods won't cause stomach ulcers that don't already exist. Drinking beverages that contain a lot
It's a new year, the time when many commit to living a healthier life. To succeed, remember this: focus on short-term goals rather than long-term ones. Humans often prioritize immediate benefits over future ones, a phenomenon known as preference reversal over time in behavioral economics.Dermatologi
Government officials said they would authorize non-physicians, such as nurses and other professionals, to conduct cosmetic procedures like botulinum toxins (BTX) and fillers, citing the examples of North America and Europe.However, North Americans and Europeans inject BTX and fillers quite shallowly
Seoul Metro initiated a trial run of seatless subway cars on Line 4 to alleviate congestion during peak hours. This initiative reflects the competitive nature of Korean society, akin to a game of musical chairs. In this game, participants fiercely vie for a limited number of chairs, with those unabl
As I attended the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference this year, I couldn't help but reflect on the decade-long journey since my first participation in 2015. The gathering, now attracting over 50,000 participants, has transformed into a bustling hub for global business development, research, and inves
After a meal, it is generally fine to consume fruit without worrying about it rotting in your stomach. Centuries ago, Europeans engaged in debates regarding the optimal timing for fruit consumption. During the early Middle Ages, prevailing wisdom favored consuming harder-to-digest foods first, while
Wound healing tends to decelerate with age. An older soldier wounded on the battlefield has to wait longer for recovery. This phenomenon has been observed since World War I, and multiple factors contribute to this delay. In older adults, the skin becomes thinner, less elastic, and more susceptible t
Many people make resolutions they want to practice in the New Year. One of the most common resolutions is to lose weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly. However, it is difficult for ordinary people to achieve this goal without great determination and commitment.Recently, a drug was
