Tag: disease

Why Strokes Spike When Temperatures Drop—And How You Can Protect Yourself

Sudden temperature drops can increase stroke risk. Quick intervention is crucial for treatment and prevention of cerebrovascular diseases.

New Hope for Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: GLP-1 Drugs Show Promise

Research shows that GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Wegovy, may help combat alcohol-related liver disease, reducing liver cancer risk.

New Hope for Osteoporosis Patients: South Korea Expands Health Insurance Coverage

Park, a 59-year-old osteoporosis patient, received alarming news during a hospital visit last April: "You exceed the bone density criteria, ...

Summer Foot Pain? Why Your Open-Toe Shoes Might Be Causing Hallux Valgus and How to Fix It

Bunions worsen with narrow shoes; early treatment is crucial. Surgery may be needed for severe cases, with minimally invasive options.

Heatwave Alert: Malaria Risk Soars as Mosquitoes Multiply!

In Daegu, South Korea, the number of mosquitoes has surged due to the hot weather, raising the risk of malaria exposure.

Is Your Pup Acting Weird? It Could Be More Than Just a Phase

Even if dogs have joint conditions like patellar luxation or cruciate ligament rupture, they may appear to live normally.

Shocking Truth About Summer Workouts: Rhabdo Risks Revealed

Engaging in high-intensity strength training over a short period can strain muscles and lead to rhabdomyolysis.

How to Protect Your Kids from Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is spreading explosively among infants and young children in South Korea.

Avoid These Common Foods to Keep Your Dog’s Bladder Healthy!

Urinary stones in dogs are known to cause severe pain, leading pet owners to seek foods that promote kidney and bladder health.

Mosquito Madness: Japan Encephalitis Warning Issued in South Korea

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) announced yesterday that a nationwide alert for Japanese encephalitis has been issued.

Cat Plague Strikes: Incheon Strays Fall Victim to Fatal Disease

Four stray cats were discovered deceased in an apartment complex in Incheon, South Korea, having succumbed to viral infection.

Tips for Managing Water Intake with Kidney Disease

The kidneys are on either side of the body, just below the rib cage. They are about the size of a fist, bean-shaped, and reddish-brown.

AriBio Obtains Approval to Conduct Phase 3 of Oral Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment in the UK

AriBio announced on the 26th that its trial plan for the global phase 3 POLARIS-AD of the oral Alzheimer's disease treatment, AR1001, has been...

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.