LIFESTYLE

New Obesity Pill Could End Wegovy’s Reign, Offering Faster and Safer Results

Research data indicates that ID110521156, an oral glucagon-like petitide-1 (GLP-1) obesity drug candidate, is showing promising efficacy with minimal side effects. It is expected to be considerably more affordable than existing treatments and aims to

Long-Term Study Finds North Korean Defector Youth Face 30% Higher Risk of Mental Disorders

A comprehensive study has found that children and adolescents who have defected from North Korea are about 1.3 times more likely to develop major mental health disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and attention defi

Samsung Bioepis Taps Harrow to Take Over U.S. Ophthalmic Drug Rights from Biogen

Samsung Bioepis announced on July 17 that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Harrow for the sale of ophthalmic disease treatments in the U.S.The agreement covers the commercialization of two ophthalmic treatments developed by Samsung Bi

Man Finds Brain Aneurysm by Accident—Here’s What You Should Know

Recently, a man in his mid-40s experienced a startling revelation. During a routine medical check-up, he casually opted for a brain scan, only to discover he had a cerebral aneurysm. This news came as a shock, especially since he had quit drinking a

Scorching Heat Raises Hidden Risk of Heart Attacks, Doctors Warn

The scorching heat of summer continues. As South Korea remains under a heat wave advisory, the number of people visiting emergency rooms for heat-related illnesses is surging at an alarming rate. Because the symptoms of heat-related illnesses often

Lost Your Voice for Over Two Weeks? It Could Be More Than a Cold

When you lose your voice, it's easy to dismiss it as a seasonal cold or fatigue. However, if a hoarse voice lasts for more than two weeks, it could be an early sign of laryngeal cancer. This type of cancer is more common in people over 60, and early

70% of Suicide Survivors Stayed Safe with Ongoing Mental Health Support

A groundbreaking study reveals that when healthcare providers actively managed and supported patients with depression who had previously attempted suicide, 7 out of 10 patients refrained from further suicidal behavior. Researchers are now advocating

More People Turning Up the AC—and Getting Sick

As an early summer heatwave grips South Korea, with over 500 reported cases of heat-related illnesses such as heatstroke, the use of air conditioners has surged — and so have reports of health issues caused by air conditioning, prompting heightened

Crash Diets Could Be Crashing Your Bones, Doctors Warn

As the hot weather arrives earlier each year, more people are starting their diets. However, health experts warn that extreme methods such as fasting can take a toll on bone health. According to statistics released Friday by the Health Insurance Rev

Wegovy Gets Stronger: New Dose Promises Even More Weight Loss

Novo Nordisk is making a bold move to reshape the obesity treatment landscape with a new high-dose formulation of its drug Wegovy (semaglutide). The pharmaceutical giant aims to offer a tailored solution for patients who haven't seen results with cu