8+ hour, 20+ min ago   (436+ words) As sweltering heat waves and high humidity force air conditioners and cooling equipment to run continuously, public health authorities are raising renewed concerns about Legionella infections—often referred to colloquially as "air conditioner disease." With many households operating air conditioners…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (476+ words) A country where you can find all four seasons in a single day When conversations turn to travel, people inevitably start asking questions: Which country was the best? Which country would you recommend? Which place do you want to visit…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (194+ words) High in protein and satiety: The health benefits of Greek yogurt Mind the hidden sugars in yogurt, granola, and fruit Similarly, fruit selection requires moderation. Rather than consuming large quantities at once, it is better to opt for a single…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (493+ words) A family that placed their father, who is in his late 80s, in a nursing home paid approximately 2.8 million won per month for the first two months. Because he had not yet received an official long-term care grade at the time…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (275+ words) Daegu has been selected to host the 2034 World Congress of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology (WCP 2034), marking the first time South Korea will hold the discipline’s flagship international conference. Daegu secured the 2034 hosting rights after competing against candidate cities from Europe and…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (608+ words) "Some family members still view moving a parent into a facility as a modern-day Goryeojang [a traditional myth of abandoning elderly relatives]. It is heartbreaking," says Han Jong-yeon, 59. "In reality, moving into a facility doesn't mean family caregiving ends. It…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (241+ words) Functional status and heart failure history emerge as key risk factors Crucially, the study revealed that the physical severity of the valve defect alone did not determine pregnancy outcomes. While risk generally increased with more severe valvular disease, valve severity…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (899+ words) When a parent receives a dementia diagnosis, many families immediately assume a nursing home is the only path forward. If the parent loses the ability to walk or becomes largely bedbound, relatives often conclude that a long-term care hospital is…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (190+ words) A recent study has revealed that women who have been pregnant three or more times face a significantly higher risk of experiencing fractures after menopause. A research team at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital reached this conclusion after analyzing health data…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (221+ words) The red rash and painful blisters of shingles eventually clear completely. However, for a significant portion of patients, an excruciating pain—often described as being stabbed with a knife or burned by fire—continues to linger for months or even…...