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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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S. Korea to Launch 'Disabled-Friendly Hospitals' Under First National Health Master Plan: (C) Nature SEOUL – In a landmark move to dismantle barriers to healthcare for people with disabilities, the South Korean go ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.02.23

Lawmaker Proposes 'Chronic Kidney Disease Management Act' to Expand State Support: [SEOUL] — In a significant move to address the skyrocketing medical costs and health challenges posed by renal diseases, a d ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.19

South Korea to Implement 95% Co-payment 'Managed Care' for Overtreated Procedures: The South Korean government is set to crack down on medical overuse by integrating high-expenditure non-reimbursable treatments in ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.19

From Farm Waste to Mental Wellness: Rice By-products Proven to Combat Stress and Depression: (C) Springer A research team at Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital (PNUYH) has unlocked a new potential for treating me ...; Desk 2026.02.19

New Special Act Proposed to Launch Independent Probe into South Korea’s ‘ER Merry-Go-Round’ Deaths: (C) TBS SEOUL – In a decisive move to tackle the chronic issue of "emergency room (ER) merry-go-rounds"—where ambul ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.19

"Sudden Performance Drop and Irritability?" Male Menopause Targets Men as Early as Their 40s: When people hear the term "male menopause" (andropause), they often think only of declining sexual function. However, the reality ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.02.15

"Even Ailing 90-Year-Olds Can Sign Up": The Explosive Rise of Ultra-Aged Insurance: (C) SBS As South Korea rapidly transitions into a "super-aged society," the insurance landscape is shifting under the feet of s ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.02.15

A Single Drop to Cure Presbyopia: 'Dream Eye Drops' Set to Enter Korean Market: (C) AARP SEOUL — The era of managing "old-age vision" (presbyopia) with eye drops instead of reading glasses is expected ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.02.15

The "Miracle" Myth: New Cochrane Review Debunks Intermittent Fasting as Superior Weight Loss Strategy: (C) Brain & Life For years, the digital landscape has been dominated by the allure of "Intermittent Fasting" (IF). From Hol ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.15

Staying Strong Without Breaking the Bank: Middle-Aged Koreans Turn to 'At-Home Workouts': (C) Aday SEOUL — As sarcopenia (muscle loss) becomes increasingly recognized as a significant health risk, South Korea&rs ...; Shin Yeju 2026.02.13

New Frontier in Hospital Infection Control: Korean Researchers Unlock Pre-emptive Immune Defense: (C) KBR Secondary infections occurring within hospital environments—often involving bacteria or viruses—have remain ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.02.11

Alzheimer’s: Starting in the Eyes, Not the Brain? The Unexpected Link to Common Bacteria: (C) SCI Tech Daily For decades, the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease was confined strictly to the gray matter of the brain. ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.11

Inha University Hospital Celebrates 200th Kidney Transplant with 97% Survival Rate Leading the Way in Regional Transplantation Excellence and Donor Honor Systems: INCHEON — Inha University Hospital’s Organ Transplant Center announced on Wednesday that it has successfully reached t ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.02.05

K-Science Breakthrough: The "Smart Hat" That Fights Balding with 92% Efficiency: (C) X.com In a groundbreaking move that could redefine the future of hair loss treatment, South Korean researchers have unveile ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.05

Court Rules Sequence of Medical Procedures is a Matter of Physician Judgment, Not Patient Choice: CHEONGJU – In a significant ruling regarding the boundaries of patient autonomy and medical expertise, a South Korean court ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.05

Long-term Exposure to Cell Phone Radiation Shows No Link to Cancer, Joint Study Finds: (C) Scientific American DAEJEON, South Korea — In a landmark international study aimed at addressing long-standing public h ...; Desk 2026.02.03

Health Deteriorates as Grade Levels Rise; High School Sophomore Girls’ E-Cigarette Use Surpasses Regular Cigarettes for the First Time: (C) Reason Foundation Health indicators for South Korean adolescents are noticeably worsening as they progress through school. ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.01.29

Two Infants Dead in France Due to Contaminated Formula; MFDS Confirms No Imports to South Korea: (C) OnlyMyHealth SEOUL – The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued an urgent safety warning on Monday following ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.01.26

Winter Woes for Diabetics: Why Blood Sugar Spikes in the Cold: (C) Apex Hospitales SEOUL – As temperatures plummet and wind chills reach as low as $-19$°C, health experts are issui ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.21

Not Just Simple Gum Inflammation? If It Persists for 8 Weeks, Beware of Jaw Necrosis: (C) Avalon Dental Group Long-term use of osteoporosis medication or anticancer drugs may cause "Medication-Related Osteonecrosi ...; Shin Yeju 2026.01.21

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