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
In 2023, the declining birthrate took center stage in mainstream media, saturating the year with abundant reports on our society's rapid progression toward an ominous future. Various special documentaries delved into the intricate dynamics of birthrate and aging, featuring insights from experts acro
In Korea, for whom are drug instructions intended? The more you examine them, the more confused you become. Take an example of the most frequently used painkiller, acetaminophen. Its initial warning stipulates that individuals who routinely consume more than three alcoholic drinks a day should seek
This column deals with treatment strategies for rare genetic diseases. I would like to discuss the recycling of existing drugs. In technical terms, it is called “drug repositioning” or “drug repurposing.” In Korean, the term is also translated as “drug reinvention” or “drug recycling.” None of them
The sequence in which you consume food is important. This is because the human stomach accumulates food and processes it in almost the same order it enters. Recently, there has been considerable discussion about the practice of beginning meals with salads. The rationale behind this trend is rooted i
A few weeks ago, a media report hinted at the possibility of a new senior presidential secretary for health and welfare affairs during the cabinet reshuffle. The report also indicated that the current vice minister of health and welfare might assume this position.Puzzled by the lack of concrete foll
From the first-generation cytotoxic anticancer drugs to the second-generation targeted anticancer drugs and the third-generation immune anticancer drugs, anticancer drugs with various mechanisms have been developed and have played an important role in improving the survival rate of cancer patients.E
A consultation with a nearly seventy-year-old man who insisted that "a famous university professor told me that intermittent fasting is good for diabetes" ended in frustration. This account was shared by a dietitian from my hospital, emphasizing the importance of caution in absorbing information fro
Sitting for extended periods can have detrimental effects on your health. The narrative unfolds in 1950s London, the U.K., where scientists explored the potential disparity in heart disease risk between bus drivers and bus conductors. Their findings revealed that bus drivers faced a higher likelihoo
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that has plagued humanity for a long time. It is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with around 10 million new cases annually. What is the current status of TB in Korea, then?Since the Korean War (1950-53), the number of TB cases in Korea h
Increasing medical school enrollment quota and establishing new medical schools have become hot issues again. An old and tired topic has resurfaced in the run-up to next year's general election. Politicians and bureaucrats talk about increasing the number of doctors by at least 1,000, citing the OEC
Is tanghulu really the problem? That's the question I ask myself every time I see articles about people worrying about their sugar intake due to tanghulu. Tanghulu is a Chinese dessert crafted from long skewers of fruits, including grapes, tangerines, and strawberries, coated in sugar syrup. A typic
The Standard Korean Language Dictionary defines a wealthy individual as "someone who possesses a substantial amount of money, enabling them to lead a life of comfort." In 2021, the Pew Research Center, a non-partisan think tank based in the United States, conducted a survey involving 19,000 adults f
No one appreciates the side effects of medication. Nonetheless, at times, these effects can serve as an indicator of a drug's effectiveness. Take, for instance, minoxidil, a commonly prescribed treatment for hair loss. During the initial stages of minoxidil usage, it may paradoxically cause increase
A study has indicated that reclining on your right side after taking a pill can accelerate absorption. If you lie on your right side following pill ingestion, absorption can occur approximately 13 minutes faster than when sitting with an upright upper body. This study was released by Johns Hopkins U
In the demanding terrain of pharmaceutical research and development (R&D), allegations from Rep. Kim Yeung-shik of the ruling People Power Party during the National Assembly's audit, scrutinizing Celltrion's Regkirona, its Covid-19 treatment, as an unsuccessful development, demands a balanced examin
Colorectal cancer was the third most prevalent cancer in Korea in 2020. Generally, colorectal cancer boasts a high cure and survival rate compared to other cancers. However, the prognosis for stage 4 colorectal cancer with distant metastases remains grim. Approximately 20 percent of patients receive
The Korean national holiday Chuseok has just passed. When families get together, there are several topics that always bother young people in Korea. Relatives often ask them, “When are you getting married,” “Why don’t you have a child,” and “Why don’t you have a second child.” Young Koreans get stron
Osteoporotic fractures continue to rise due to rapid population aging. By 2025, the number of hip and spine fractures due to osteoporosis is expected to increase by 140 percent. Osteoporotic fractures, typically associated with osteoporosis, are a common geriatric condition.Osteoporosis is a conditi
Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, experienced infrequent but intensely debilitating headaches, occurring perhaps once a decade. These headaches would persist for days, and in some cases, even weeks. The specific type of headache Jefferson endured remains unclear. While some