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Foods that can help you give up smoking

Jan 22, 2015

Compared to nonsmokers, most smokers tend to consume more alcohol and high caloric food ― such as fatty foods. They also have lower intake of antioxidant vitamins (vitamins C, E and A) from healthy v...
Vitamin D deficiency grows in Korea

Jan 22, 2015

A growing number of Koreans are seeking medical attention for vitamin D deficiency, a common condition among those who do not get enough exposure to sunlight, a government report showed. According t...
Welcome to New Year’s resolution month: Tips to save on gyms

Jan 21, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) ― How’s that new year, new you fitness pledge going? January, the start of New Year’s resolution month, sees a healthy uptick in sign-ups at gyms and specialized studios offering such ...
[Herald Interview] Aussie lawyer spreading passion for CrossFit

Jan 14, 2015

‘Sense of community is secret behind CrossFit craze in Korea’
Working too hard can drive you to booze: Study

Jan 14, 2015

It's true: working too hard can drive you to drink, said researchers Wednesday who warned of the health risks of such dual excess. An overview of studies covering more than 400,000 people showed tha...
Men in 60s, women in 40s most vulnerable to alcohol-induced mental disorders

Jan 8, 2015

A state-run health research institute said it has found that Korean men in their 60s and women in their 40s were most vulnerable to alcohol-induced mental conditions including dementia and alcoholic ...
9 measles cases linked to Disney parks

Jan 8, 2015

SANTA ANA, California (AP) ― Nine Americans have confirmed cases of measles likely contracted on trips last month to Disney theme parks in California, state officials said Wednesday. Three more Cali...
Heart attack (acute myocardial infarction)

Jan 8, 2015

Heart attack has been the No. 1 killer in the world for the last decade and deaths from the disease are still on the rise. As the human heart works continuously during one’s lifetime, a healthy coron...
Prostatitis

Dec 25, 2014

The prostate is a male organ located below the bladder. It wraps around the urethra and is responsible for making the main components of semen. Prostatitis refers to inflammation of the prostate, but...
Preventing winter health hazards

Dec 25, 2014

While the crisp air and snow-covered streets can paint a pleasant wintry picture, cold weather can also bring a number of serious health hazards, including hypothermia and frostbite. This winter has...
[Herald Interview] Doctor offers advice on IBS and indigestion

Dec 11, 2014

For many people with irritable bowel syndrome, their symptoms don’t give a clear indication of their condition. While IBS is a common gut disorder which causes abdominal pain, bloating, and sometime...
Gall stones

Dec 11, 2014

Bile is made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder. It is secreted into the duodenum as the gall bladder contracts when food is consumed, aiding in digestion. Gallstones refer to stone formatio...
Ireland pushes Europe’s antismoking drive with plain packaging plan

Dec 3, 2014

DUBLIN (AFP) ― Ten years since setting a trend with its workplace smoking ban, Ireland is pushing ahead to be the first EU state with plain packaging for cigarettes despite fierce opposition from tob...
South African AIDS group says treatment stalling

Dec 3, 2014

JOHANNESBURG (AP) ― In T-shirts boldly declaring “HIV Positive,” members of the Treatment Action Campaign marked the 10th anniversary of their court victory that brought the South African government ...
Cancer mortality rate in rural areas higher than in cities: report

Nov 30, 2014

The number of people living in rural regions who succumb to cancer is 1.36 times greater than that in cities, a report by a public health agency said Sunday. The report showed the so-called age stan...