Tag: cancer

Chilly Days and Hot Soups: Hidden Health Risks You Need to Know

South Korea's winter cravings for soups raise health concerns; high sodium can lead to stomach issues and hypertension risks.

Global Cancer Cases to Soar 76% by 2050, Study Warns

Cancer cases and deaths will rise sharply by 2050, with disparities widening based on HDI, gender, and region.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How to Spot the Signs Early

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in South Korea, highlighting the rising incidence and importance of early detection.

Skin Cancer Surges in South Korea: A 700% Rise Over 20 Years

Skin cancer, once relatively rare among South Koreans, has surged sevenfold over the past two decades. Here's what you need to know!

Uterine Cancer: The Overlooked Epidemic in Women’s Health

Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, has increased fivefold over the past 25 years, making it the most common type of gynecological cancer....

Sweet Danger: Sugary Drinks Linked to Breast Cancer in Women

A recent study has found that women who consume sugary beverages at least once a day have nearly twice the risk of developing breast...

Smoking and Drinking Fuel Oral Cancer Growth, KAIST Study Finds

Increased YAP expression and heterodimerization of TM4SF19 protein due to oxidative stress in oral cancer cells. (Courtesy of KAIST)/News1 Korean researchers have identified a mechanism by which smoking and drinking promotes oral cancer proliferation.