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
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