LIFESTYLE

Tooth Loss Starts Here: Experts Warn of Soaring Gum Disease Case

Contrary to the common belief that most patients visit clinics for colds, the number one outpatient diagnosis in South Korea in 2024 was gum disease. In recognition of Oral Health Day this Monday, we explore proper brushing techniques to prevent gum

Smoker? Heavy Drinker? You’re at Risk for This Silent Cancer

A 52-year-old office worker smokes more than a pack of cigarettes a day and frequently drinks alcohol. One day, he noticed an ulcer in his mouth but brushed it off, applying ointment and enduring the pain. However, after three weeks, it still hadn’t

Bladder Cancer: The Silent Risk You Shouldn’t Ignore After 40

May is observed globally as Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and May 31 marks World No Tobacco Day. Smoking is known to be one of the leading risk factors for bladder cancer. Reflecting this, the Korean Urological Oncology Society has designated the

Cancer Gone for 3 Years? This New Drug Is Making It Happen

AbbVie's bispecific antibody therapy Epkinly (epcoritamab) has shown promising results in maintaining long-term complete remission (CR) for patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL). CR signifies the absence of detectab

Sleep Apnea Cases Triple in 5 Years—Here’s What to Watch For

Sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing is disrupted during sleep, has increased approximately 3.4 times over the past five years. The condition is especially prevalent among men in their 30s and 40s and women in their 50s and 60s. As it raises

New Hope for Solid Tumors? Korean Biotech Starts Phase 1 Trial of Targeted Drug

Digmbio, having secured 12 billion KRW (approximately 8.7 million USD) through Series A funding, is poised to accelerate clinical trials for its next-generation cancer drug candidate and preclinical studies for a treatment for degenerative brain dis

Breakthrough Tech Tailors Gene Editing to Your DNA

Researchers at Pusan National University have achieved a breakthrough in personalized gene editing. The team has developed a cutting-edge tool that predicts potential side effects of gene-editing techniques by analyzing individual deoxyribonucleic a

Dark Skin Patches in Teens? It Could Be a Warning Sign, Doctors Say

Suppose dark patches appear on a growing adolescent's skin folds, such as armpits, nape of the neck, or groin, without apparent dirt. In that case, it may indicate Acanthosis Nigricans, an obesity-related endocrine disorder. After checking your weig

Why Your Legs Feel Like Lead at Night—And What to Do About It

Varicose veins, a common condition observed today, occur when blood flows backward in leg veins, causing them to swell and twist. This ailment is often considered an inevitable consequence of human bipedalism. As it develops during prolonged periods

Cigarettes vs. DNA: Study Shows Smoking Is the Real Cancer Trigger

A recent study has revealed that smoking a pack of cigarettes daily for over 20 years can increase the risk of small-cell lung cancer by more than 54 times. The South Korean National Health Insurance Service's Health Insurance Research Institute ann