Allergic Respiratory Treatment Revolutionized with Spray Therapy
Yonsei Researchers Develop Spray for Allergic Respiratory Disease A new spray-based treatment for allergic respiratory diseases has been developed, offering an alternative to traditional injection therapies. The research team, led by Professor Kim Joo-young of Yonsei University College of Medicine, Professor Cho Hyung-joo of Severance Hospital, and Professor Park Joon-sang of Hongik University, announced the […]
Brain Hemorrhage in 30s Linked to Hypertension and Smoking
Hypertension and Obesity: Major Causes of Brain Hemorrhage in 30-40s Men A recent study conducted by Professor Park Yong-sook and his team from the Department of Neurosurgery at Chung-Ang University Hospital has identified key risk factors contributing to cerebral hemorrhage among men in their 30s and 40s. The research revealed that hypertension, obesity, alcohol consumption, […]
CART BP: Revolutionizing Digital Blood Pressure Monitoring
Daewoong Ring-Type Blood Pressure Monitor “CART BP” Gains Insurance Coverage Daewoong Pharmaceutical has officially launched the world’s first ring-type continuous blood pressure monitor, “CART BP Pro,” following its recent inclusion in the national health insurance reimbursement scheme. The company announced on August 27 that the device, developed by SkyLabs, has been approved by the Health […]
Anaerobic Exercise Outperforms Aerobic in Health Improvements
Anaerobic Exercise Leads to Better Health Outcomes Than Aerobic Exercise A research team led by Professor Lee Ji-won from the Department of Family Medicine at Severance Hospital announced on the 21st that anaerobic exercise is more effective than aerobic exercise in reducing the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Anaerobic exercise, which includes short, intense […]
Asan Medical Center Confirms Cochlear Implant Restores Brain
Asan Medical Center Proves Cochlear Implant Restores Brain Function A research team led by Professor Hongju Park from the Department of Otolaryngology at Asan Medical Center in Seoul has made a groundbreaking discovery, confirming for the first time that the brain’s auditory cortex can recover following cochlear implant surgery. The study involved 16 adult patients […]
Art Therapy Exhibition for Modern Mental Health
Art Therapy Exhibition at National Center for Mental Health, Free Admission The National Center for Mental Health (Director Kwak Young-sook) announced that from August 22 to October 11, it will host a mental health art therapy exhibition titled “Art – A Time for Self-Healing, Finding Self-Portraits” at Gallery M on the basement floor of the […]
Korea No-Smoking Zones: Stricter Rules for Schools
No-Smoking Zones Korea: Law Implemented to Protect Children Korea No-smoking zones will be established within 30 meters of daycare centers, kindergartens, and elementary, middle, and high schools starting from August 17, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced, with fines of up to 100,000 KRW imposed for violations. This measure is part of an amendment […]
Soybean Recipes for a Healthy Exam Season
Boost Immunity with Soybean Recipes for Students Soybean recipes are at the forefront as the 100-day countdown to the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) begins, with maintaining the health of students during this critical period becoming a key concern. To help students stay in peak condition and focus on their studies, the National Institute of […]
Cataract Surgery in Summer: Safe and Reassuring
Summer Cataract Surgery: Proceed Without Worry Cataracts, a common age-related eye condition, cause vision to become cloudy and blurred, as if there is something obstructing the view. According to the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, approximately 320,000 elderly patients in South Korea were diagnosed with cataracts in 2023, making it one of the most […]
Fecal Transplant: A New Paradigm in Cancer Treatment
Fecal Transplant Boosts Cancer Treatment by 50% Fecal transplant has been shown to improve immunotherapy response in patients with metastatic solid cancers, according to new clinical research findings announced by Professor Sukryeon Park from the Department of Oncology at Seoul Asan Medical Center and Professor Han-Soo Park from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology […]