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The Caffeine Trap in Zero-Sugar Colas: Sweeteners Drop, But Caffeine Stays

As zero-sugar beverages surge in popularity among health-conscious consumers looking to cut calories, a common misconception is coming to light: the belief that removing sugar also means removing caff
Ulsan Ranks First Nationwide in Heart Disease Mortality After Adjusting for Aging Effects

Ulsan, a relatively "young city" with an average population age lower than the national median, has long maintained a low crude mortality rate. However, a deeper look into age-standardized

46% of Single-Household Individuals Lack Confidants, Showing an 18%p Increase Compared to Multi-Person Households

An analysis has revealed that 46% of individuals living alone fall under the "non-intimate type," characterized by having few people to share their inner thoughts with and infrequent conta

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Caution Against Scrub Typhus Infection During Grave-Visiting and Weed-Pulling Season: The Chungnam Institute of Health and Environment emphasized on the 16th that as outdoor activities such as grave-mowing (beolcho) ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.18

Staying Safe from Infectious Diseases During Chuseok: Chungcheongnam-do announced preventive guidelines on the 16th for water-borne and food-borne infectious diseases, tick- and rodent ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.18

Unraveling the Mysteries of Dementia with Lewy Bodies: Two Distinct Disease Pathways and Their Clinical Implications: Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), widely recognized as the second most common neurodegenerative dementia following Alzheimer's dise ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.09.16

Unseen Risks of Reused Plastic Water Bottles: From Bacterial Growth to Proper Hygiene: Many people have the habit of drinking bottled water, closing the cap, and saving it to drink again later. It is also common in ho ...; Myung Sun Yim Correspondent 2026.09.16

Summer Kitchen Invader: The Truth Behind the 2mm Bug Found in Rice and Spices: Have you ever opened a container of pepper or a rice bin only to find tiny, brownish bugs wriggling around? Because they measure o ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.09.16

How to Perfectly Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs: Beyond Just Cold Water Soaking: When you are craving a hard-boiled egg, there is perhaps nothing more frustrating than having the shell stick stubbornly to the eg ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.16

Restaurant Hygiene Debate: Is Putting Napkins Under Utensils Actually Cleaner?: When dining out, many people instinctively pull out a paper napkin and place it on the restaurant table before setting down their ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.09.16

Hands Age Faster Than Your Face: Essential Care Guide to Prevent Hand Aging: It is common practice to meticulously apply sunscreens, serums, and rich creams to the face every day, yet the hands are frequentl ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2026.09.13

Five Types of Shoes to Avoid When Walking Long Distances for Foot Health and Stability: When planning autumn foliage trips or preparing for long-distance walking exercises in the refreshing weather, choosing the right ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2026.09.13

Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Surpasses 7,000 Cases and 3,300 Deaths Amid Geographic Expansion: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing an unprecedented health crisis as the cumulative number of confirmed Ebola ca ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.09.12

South Korea Considers Expanding Life-Sustaining Treatment Discontinuation from 'Dying Phase' to 'Terminal Stage': South Korea is moving forward with a significant review to expand the legal framework surrounding life-sustaining treatments. The ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.10

South Korea’s Uninsured Medical Expenses Approach 9 Trillion Won Amid Persistent Overuse of Non-Benefit Services: The scale of non-benefit (uninsured) medical expenses in South Korea continues to grow at a staggering pace, reigniting concerns o ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.10

Health Checkup Pre-Medication Guide: What You Must Stop Taking on the Day of Your Exam: As many individuals plan their health checkups for the second half of the year, health authorities emphasize that obtaining accura ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.09.02

“I touched my face again without realizing it” — Why our hands wander to our faces dozens of times a day: When lost in thought, we rest our chin in our hands; when nervous, we touch our nose or mouth; and when our eyes itch, we rub them ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.01

Meta Reaches Historic $18 Billion Settlement Over Teen Social Media Addiction: Meta has agreed to a massive legal settlement of approximately $18 billion (around 25 trillion KRW) to resolve extensive lawsuits ...; Yongwon Ko Senior Reporter 2026.08.27

The U.S. Battles "Lettuce Parasite" Outbreak Amid Climate Change Pressures on Dining Tables: The United States is currently grappling with widespread public anxiety and economic strain following a massive foodborne parasite ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.08.27

South Korea Bans Terms Like 'Warehouse' and 'Factory' in Pharmacy Names under Revised Pharmaceutical Affairs Act: The South Korean National Assembly has officially passed a partial amendment to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, prohibiting pharma ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.08.27

Gut Microbe Breakthrough: KIST Researchers Discover Natural Compound to Combat Deadly Cancer Cachexia: SEOUL — Up to 80 percent of cancer patients face a debilitating complication known as cancer cachexia, a severe metabolic sy ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.17

Nationwide Malaria Alert Issued as Parasite Detected in Mosquito Carriers: The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) announced on August 13, 2026, that it has issued a nationwide malaria alert ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.15

Emma Expands Collaboration with Interior Design Experts to Present Sleep Space Solutions: Sleep technology brand Emma announced on August 7 that it is launching a relay collaboration series with leading domestic interior ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.09

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