The Korea Herald

LIFE&STYLE

LATEST NEWS

Korea to speed up tech, medical regulations

The South Korean government Friday unveiled plans to ease regulations on drones and self-driving cars, paving the way for the futuristic technologies to spur related industries. The plans were given...

Nov 6, 2015
Health
3-4 shots of soju a day can help prevent strokes: experts

A few shots of soju, the most popular liquor in South Korea, a day can significantly lower the risk of strokes among males, a team of lcoal researchers said Friday. According to the team of neurolog...

Nov 6, 2015
Health
Smartphones may ruin your eyes

South Korea is one of the world’s most connected countries, with more than 80 percent of the population owning smartphones as of this year. But spending too much time with smart devices can be a seri...

Oct 29, 2015
Health
Korea, U.S. to launch precision medicine cohort

Officials from Ministry of Health & Welfare, KNIH, U.S. NIH, and NCC pose after signing a letter of intention to cooperate in precision medicine research in Washington last week. (NCC) The Korean Na...

Oct 23, 2015
Health
[Graphic News] Koreans still engage in heavy drinking, smoking

Oct 8, 2015
Health
Cancer leading cause of death in S. Korea in 2014: data

Cancer remained the leading cause of death in South Korea in 2014, with the death rate from the disease also rising steadily, government data showed Wednesday. A total of 75,334 people died of cance...

Sept 23, 2015
Health
Koreans need to consume more meat: study

Many would think of Korean barbecue as one of the best-known -- and common -- Korean foods. But a recent study claimed that more than 70 percent of Koreans are in fact not consuming enough meat, whic...

Aug 27, 2015
Health
Treating, avoiding sunburn

Lee Jong-hee Many people tan during the summer because it makes them look healthy and thin. Spending prolonged hours outside during the summer, particularly during vacation periods, results in skin ...

Aug 27, 2015
Health
Summer can be vulnerable time for those with chronic conditions

While summer offers great opportunities for outdoor activities and sports, the warm weather can be a serious health threat especially to those with chronic medical conditions. According to Ewha Wom...

Jul 30, 2015
Health
Just Juice for a day: a detox review

Kick-start to durable plan of healthy living

Jul 22, 2015
Health
How robotic surgery can contribute to women’s health

Surgeon Moon Hye-sung shares her view on benefits of robotic surgery for leiomyoma patients

Jul 16, 2015
Health
Healthcare workers worried about hospital-acquired infections: poll

Nearly two-thirds of South Korean healthcare workers are worried about hospital-acquired infections, a poll showed Tuesday. According to the survey, 65.3 percent of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and ...

Jul 14, 2015
Health
Be fitter and better

Bootcamp and CrossFit workout programs aim to improve overall physical ability and help you feel stronger and energized in daily life

Jul 8, 2015
Health
Avoiding surfer’s eye in the summer

One of the most common eye conditions in the summertime is pterygium, a growth of fleshy tissue on the white of the eye ― usually caused by prolonged exposure to the sun. In other countries, it is be...

Jul 2, 2015
Health
Long and lean: exercise for a dancer's body

Exercise regimes that focus on stretching and deep breathing for health and beauty

Jul 1, 2015
Health

The Korea Herald by Herald Corporation

Address : Huam-ro 4-gil 10, Yongsan-gu,Seoul, Korea
Online newspaper registration No : Seoul 아03711
Date of registration : 2015.04.28
Publisher. Editor : Kwon Chung-won
Juvenile Protection Manager : Shin Chang Hoon
Tel : 02.727.0114