A Yonsei University research team has uncovered that the quality and length of a woman's hair may play a significant role in the sexual dynamics of a marriage.The survey conducted on 204 couples in Korea suggests that women with long and high-quality hair experience more frequent sexual intercourse
Hanmi Group, led by Chairman Song Young-sook, criticized the vision put forth by her sons, Hanmi Pharm CEO and Coree Group Chairman Lim Jong-yoon and Hanmi Fine Chemical CEO Lim Jong-hoon, who oppose the merger between Hanmi Group and OCI Group.The criticism came in response to a press conference he
In the midst of a contentious battle for control over Hanmi Group, Lim Jong-yoon and Lim Jong-hoon -- the sons of the company founder and the late Lim Sung-ki -- appealed for shareholders' support and promised to elevate Hanmi Pharm into a powerhouse capable of generating 1 trillion won ($754.2 mill
Researchers at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) has successfully completed the "Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy AI Learning Data Construction National Project" with the highest grade rating.Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) is a widely used procedure for diagnosing and treating cond
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) said it started transferring related technology for the development of a simplified oral cholera vaccine (OCV-S) to Biological E (BE), a leading vaccine and pharmaceutical company in India.The agreement comes after IVI and BE signed a technology license agre
The Korean government officially announced an expansion of medical school enrollment quotas by 2,000 for the academic year 2025, marking the first significant increase in 27 years, on Wednesday.According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Lee Ju-ho, during a press conference held at
A recent study conducted by the Korean Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) revealed that 60.5 percent of prescriptions issued through telehealth services are for non-reimbursed medications.The findings come from an analysis of prescriptions processed via the Public Prescription Delivery System (PPDS) a
In recent discussions surrounding involuntary eye twitching due to fatigue and stress, it's become commonplace to hear suggestions regarding potential magnesium deficiency.However, Korea University Anam Hospital points out that such nutritional deficiencies are rare, and involuntary eye-twitching sy
In a recent surge of shareholder-friendly moves, Korean pharmaceutical and biotech firms are ramping up their efforts to return value to their investors as they approach their annual shareholder meetings.Among the notable actions are substantial share buybacks and plans to enhance dividend payouts,
A recent survey conducted in Korea has highlighted a concerning lack of awareness among adults regarding Body Mass Index (BMI), a crucial indicator for obesity management.BMI, calculated by dividing one's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters, serves as an indirect measure of b
Samsung Life Science Fund, created jointly between Samsung Biologics, Samsung Bioepis, and Samsung C&T, and managed by Samsung Ventures, announced its investment in BrickBio, a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) drugs.The latest investment
With a history spanning more than 350 years, Merck, the world’s oldest pharmaceutical company, is steadfastly advancing toward becoming a global leader in healthcare. In the healthcare sector, Merck has built a remarkably stable portfolio, including oncology, neurology, immunology, endocrinology, an
In a move to address the ongoing concerns within the Korean medical community regarding the expansion of the medical school admission quota, President Yoon Suk Yeol met with healthcare professionals on Monday, urging them to consider future generations and engage in dialogue without insisting on mai
D&D Pharmatech, a Korean biotech company, said it expanded its collaboration with the U.S.-based Metsera for new treatments. This expansion includes amendments to a previously established agreement for an oral obesity treatment and the initiation of a new global technology transfer agreement for an
Lunit said it signed contracts to supply its AI solutions to France's largest teleradiology network, TeleDiag, and the Central Center of the Portuguese Cancer League (Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro, LPCC), a prominent nonprofit organization in Portugal.Lunit has recently secured a contract with Tel
Celltrion officially launched Zymfentra, also known as Remsima SC in Europe, in the U.S., last Friday.Zymfentra is the world's only subcutaneous (SC) form of infliximab, having received FDA approval in October of the previous year. Under the approval, the drug can treat moderate to severe active ulc
Lee Jin-a was appointed as the first Korean President and CEO of Bayer Korea in October of last year, a noteworthy event in the company's history spanning nearly 70 years. This appointment highlights the changing dynamics and strategic priorities of the Korean healthcare industry within the multinat
In a show of international solidarity, the Medical Women's International Association (MWIA) has issued a strong statement in support of the Korean Medical Women's Association (KMWA) following a gender-biased statement made by a high-level Korean government official in Seoul, Korea, this past Februar
The Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Medical Research Council (MRC), part of the U.K.’s Research and Innovation (UKRI).UKRI, overseeing an impressive budget of approximately 14 trillion won ($11 billion) as of last year, funct
Bayer Korea's Kerendia (ingredient: finerenone), a novel non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA), is garnering significant attention from local physicians as a potential game-changer in the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with type 2 diabetes.The drug, which ta