2025.05.26 21:20
Just 30 minutes of daily sunlight exposure can profoundly impact your health. This isn’t mere advice—it’s a scientifically established fact. Sunlight is the primary natural stimulus for vitamin D synthesis in the skin. Yet, modern lifestyles often keep people indoors, far from the sun’s benefits. The Korean Medical Association reports that 96.8% of Korean men and 93.9% of Korean women are deficient in vitamin D.When this deficiency accumulates, the body sends subtle warning signals. Everyday symptoms like back pain, low mood, or skin issues may hint at a deeper issue, and even conditions s
2025.05.26 18:55
As summer brings green plums—known as cheongmaesil in Korean—into season, this tart fruit shines as both a culinary delight and a time-honored remedy. Documented in the Joseon Dynasty’s medical text Donguibogam, green plums were used to treat chest discomfort, thirst, and diarrhea. Modern research confirms their benefits, including improved liver function, fatigue relief, and enhanced digestion.Plum extract, or maesil-cheong, is a Korean household staple, valued for stimulating appetite and boosting energy during hot summer months. Its versatility makes it an accessible addition to daily di
2025.05.26 18:45
INCHEON, South Korea — A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Youn You Suk, Dr. Lee Sang Ho, and Dr. Choi Young Jin from Incheon Hi Hospital has garnered global attention for its innovative approach to treating neuropathic pain. The research team developed a novel pharmacopuncture treatment called ENU (Entrapment Neuropathy Unties), which has demonstrated significant therapeutic effects in alleviating chronic neuropathic pain, a condition often resistant to conventional treatments. Their findings, published in the SCI-indexed *Journal of Pain Research* (Impact Factor: 2.5, Volume 18, 2025), mark a
2025.05.26 17:10
As summer nears and water activities beckon, health experts are urging vigilance beyond safety accidents, highlighting a less obvious threat: urinary tract infections (UTIs). These infections affect the urinary tract, the system responsible for producing and expelling urine, from the kidneys to the urethra. Wearing wet swimsuits for prolonged periods after swimming fosters a moist environment that promotes bacterial growth, elevating infection risk.Dr. Jeongho Lee, a urology specialist at Incheon Hi Hospital, clarifies, “Wet swimsuits don’t directly introduce harmful bacteria, but they creat
2025.05.26 16:14
INCHEON, South Korea — Shingles, a painful condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), affects approximately 10.4 out of every 1,000 people annually in South Korea, according to data from the country’s Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. The disease is notably more prevalent among women, with 12.6 cases per 1,000 compared to 8.3 per 1,000 for men, making women about 1.5 times more likely to develop it. With a lifetime prevalence rate of around 30%, roughly one in three South Koreans may experience shingles at some point in their lives.Dr. Jeongho Lee
2025.05.21 19:00
Today's teenagers routinely spend three hours or more on social media daily. Experts warn this isn't just a harmless pastime, but a potential mental health minefield linked to surging rates of depression and anxiety. What began as a tool for connection has morphed into what many now consider a public health emergency, triggering calls for intervention to shield young minds.A Troubling Link to DepressionDuring adolescence, when identity forms and peer comparisons cut deep, social media's impact can be particularly damaging. Research increasingly backs this up with hard numbers. U.S. Surgeon Gen
2025.05.15 13:49
[Physician's Column] By Dr. Sangwon Kim, Director of Yonsei Sungmo Eye ClinicBucheon, South Korea_Smartphones have transcended their role as mere communication devices, becoming indispensable tools for work, leisure, learning, and shopping. Yet, beneath this convenience lies a health concern that is often overlooked: retinal disease, once primarily associated with older adults, is increasingly affecting younger generations in their 20s and 30s. Medical experts are sounding the alarm about the link between prolonged smartphone use and eye health, particularly retinal disorders. The retina, a c
2025.05.14 16:46
[Physician's Column] By Jeongho Lee, Director of Incheon Hi HospitalExcessive underarm sweating, known as axillary hyperhidrosis, often leads to social anxiety and stress, impacting personal relationships and professional life. In summer, when lighter clothing is common, many seek surgical solutions for osmidrosis—a condition marked by foul-smelling underarm odor—to address both sweat and odor. Osmidrosis, caused by abnormalities in the apocrine glands, results in a distinctive unpleasant smell and is frequently accompanied by hyperhidrosis. While soaps, antiseptics, and deodorants offer te
2025.05.14 16:22
[Physician's Column] By Dr. Ko Jung-a, Director of KoJungAClinicSEOUL_SOUTH KOREA_ Many individuals undergo various procedures or cosmetic surgeries to achieve firmer, smoother skin and a youthful appearance. As managing one’s appearance and maintaining beauty are increasingly viewed as integral to self-care, the demand for dermatological and cosmetic procedures or surgeries continues to rise across all ages and genders.Anti-aging treatments addressing wrinkles and loss of elasticity, as well as surgeries for sharper facial features—such as eyelid surgery or rhinoplasty—have long been mains
2025.05.14 15:42
SEOUL, South Korea — A revolutionary surgical technique developed by Dr. Chang Min Lee, a professor of gastrointestinal surgery at Korea University Ansan Hospital, is transforming gastric cancer treatment, offering hope to elderly patients and those facing high surgical risks. Known as Trans-Umbilical Lymphadenectomy Using an Articulating Bipolar Vessel-Sealing Device (TULAB), this procedure is earning acclaim for its precision and reduced patient burden.TULAB equips robotic surgery systems with an articulating bipolar vessel-sealing device, enabling precise lymph node removal through just th
2025.05.08 23:11
The recent passing of Pope Francis, attributed directly to stroke and related heart failure, followed a prolonged period during which he battled recurring respiratory issues, including severe bouts of pneumonia. His health struggles, marked by hospitalizations for lung infections, underscore a critical and often underestimated danger: the distinct and profound threat pneumonia poses to the elderly. While commonly mistaken for a severe cold, pneumonia is fundamentally different. Both are respiratory illnesses, but the common cold typically affects the upper airways – the nose and throat – ca
2025.05.08 16:37
Smartphones have transcended their role as communication tools to become indispensable fixtures in our daily lives, seamlessly integrating into how we work, learn, shop, and socialize. But beneath this convenience lurks a troubling health concern that medical professionals are increasingly sounding the alarm about: retinal disorders appearing in unprecedented numbers among adults in their 20s and 30s.For generations, diseases affecting the retina – the light-sensitive tissue responsible for converting visual information into signals the brain can interpret – were primarily associated with ag
2025.05.02 14:33
ON Re:Young Hospital in Cheonan, South Korea, hosted the ‘Rejuviel ART Live Seminar,’ attended by approximately 20 domestic medical professionals, a hospital spokesperson said.Dr. Jeon Eun-soo, Director of ON Re:Young Hospital, delivered a comprehensive lecture on advanced techniques using ‘Rejuviel V’ and ‘Rejuviel W’ fillers, covering foundational theories to sophisticated procedural methods.A live demonstration, during which Dr. Jeon performed procedures on actual patients, drew significant interest and enthusiastic responses from attendees.The seminar focused on strategies to enhance
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