LIFE&STYLE
S. Korea mulls issuing alert against MERS
South Korea is considering raising its watch against the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, health officials said Thursday, one day after the country reported its first case of the viral disease. Off...
May 21, 2015
Gov't warns of possible nicotine overdose thru use of e-cigarettes
The South Korean government warned of a possible overdose of nicotine for those who smoke electronic cigarettes Tuesday, while ordering a recall of 10 e-cigarettes over defective power cord plugs tha...
May 19, 2015
Park honors Ebola relief team
President Park Geun-hye has awarded medals to 24 health care professionals for completing a nearly three-month Ebola relief mission in Sierra Leone. “I was deeply touched to find out that so many he...
May 17, 2015
Boosting serotonin
Serotonin is also called the “happy substance” or “study substance” because it is associated with happiness and learning ability in modern people living busy lives. It also calms the mind and improve...
May 14, 2015
Authorities warn of illegal remedies for erectile dysfunction
Health authorities Thursday warned that many “natural remedies” for erectile dysfunction that are currently being sold illegally online contain sildenafil, a medication that can be purchased only wit...
May 7, 2015
Binge eating disorder (bulimia)
The desire to eat is not only driven by hunger, but also by the emotional state and psychological stress. Binge eating, which is different to anorexia where one does not eat enough food, is another c...
Apr 16, 2015
Bicycle imports jump 18.5 pct in three years: data
South Korea's bicycle imports rose 18.5 percent in the last three years, government data showed Sunday, fueled by the spike in people enjoying leisure and sports activities. According to data by the...
Mar 29, 2015
Korea needs more narcotics
Medical experts say more Koreans should have access to pain-relieving drugs
Mar 26, 2015
Pollen Allergy
Each year, people with hay fever and pollen allergies suffer from various symptoms in the spring and autumn when there is abundant pollen in the atmosphere. Pollen is an allergen that can trigger all...
Stressed teens vulnerable to jaw disorder
Stressed teenagers in South Korea are vulnerable to temporomandibular disorders, a condition that affects the muscles and nerves surrounding the jaw, experts say. The condition is known for pain and...
Mar 12, 2015
Yellow dust
During the spring, there are increased changes in the daily temperature and biorhythms become unstable so that the body’s immune system becomes weaker, making you more susceptible to diseases. The sp...
China on brink of heart disease 'epidemic': study
Unhealthy eating, smoking and obesity are threatening a heart disease epidemic in China, where three out of four people are in poor cardiovascular shape, said a study on Monday. The findings publish...
Mar 10, 2015
Exercises for menopausal women
For a healthy post-menopausal life, regular exercise, good nutrition, sufficient sleep and rest, and stress relief is important. Exercises can easily be adapted to one’s likes. Regular exercise helps...
Feb 26, 2015
Hiking S. Koreans' favorite pastime: survey
Hiking is South Koreans' favorite pastime, with dogs chosen as their most beloved pet, a poll showed Wednesday. According to the survey of 1,700 South Koreans aged 13 and older, taken by Gallup Kore...
Feb 25, 2015
Mood disorders associated with biorhythm
A major medical condition closely related to one’s biorhythm is bipolar disorder. The disease is characterized by repeated episodes of depression and manic periods. Compared to the manic phase, when...
Feb 5, 2015