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Cervical cancer vaccine approved for men

HealthSept 1, 2011

The Gardasil vaccine, given to women to help prevent infection of four types of the human papillomavirus, the main cause of cervical cancer, got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration of the European Union for men as well. The decision came after the Committee for Medicinal Products f
Alzheimer’s wave to make Florida ground zero

HealthSept 1, 2011

ORLANDO ― As baby boomers head for retirement, population experts have warned Americans to brace for what they call a “silver tsunami.” But that tsunami could pose a special danger to Florida ― because of Alzheimer’s disease.Today, an estimated 500,000 Floridians have Alzheimer’s disease, but that n
Understanding osteoarthritis arthritis

HealthSept 1, 2011

Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA), also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. It is associated with a progressive breakdown of cartilage in joints. This can cause discomfort in the affected joints ― perhaps an ac
Doctors’ advice for healthy, merry Chuseok

HealthSept 1, 2011

Chuseok, the Korean Thanksgiving Day which falls on Aug. 15 in the lunar calendar every year and Sept. 12 in this year’s solar calendar, is one of the two most important holidays in Korea. During the three-day Chuseok holiday, family members scattered across the country gather to talk and eat togeth
Ancient humans used hand axes earlier than thought

CultureSept 1, 2011

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ancient humans fashioned hand axes, cleavers and picks much earlier than believed, but didn‘t take the stone tools along when they left Africa, new research suggests. (AP)A team from the United States and France made the findings after traveling to an archaeological site alo
‘Humidifier disinfectants might have caused fatal lung disease’

HealthAug 31, 2011

Health authorities said Wednesday that disinfectants used to clean humidifiers might have caused a fatal lung disease which killed four people, including two pregnant women. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised people to refrain from using humidifier disinfectants in a bid to
Hiking through Seoul’s militant past

TravelAug 31, 2011

One of the best ways to get a bird’s eye view of Seoul is to climb the Seoul Fortress Wall that encircles the sprawling metropolis teeming with modern skyscrapers ― and culture and heritage.The view of Seoul from any vantage point on the stone wall is just fantastic and breath-taking. From the city
Focus on fusing tradition with the contemporary: Choe

CultureAug 31, 2011

Combining Korean traditional culture with contemporary culture, sports and tourism will be key to promoting the country, said Choe Kwang-shik, 58, culture, sports and tourism minister designate. “Patchworks best represent Korean culture. It shows a unified beauty by connecting different pieces. I wi
Mandela museums booming in S. Africa

CultureAug 31, 2011

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) ― Nelson Mandela covered most of South Africa during five decades fighting apartheid and five years as president, and it sometimes seems a museum has sprouted everywhere he set foot.The 93-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner is among the world’s most famous living icons, and re-trac
Nation branding led by government?

CultureAug 30, 2011

Inconsistent projects on nation branding may hinder promotion of hallyu and other successful eventsThe Lee Myung-bak administration has repeatedly stressed its desire to improve the Korea brand.It became the first country to establish a presidential council on the issue, to coordinate and support ef
New POSTECH president receives Morlock Award

PeopleAug 30, 2011

By Bae Ji-sookKim Yong-min (By Bae Ji-sook)Kim Yong-min, president-to-be of POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology), has been honored with the 2011 William J. Morlock Award given by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
SKC chief Choi vows to create ‘sharing culture’

PeopleAug 30, 2011

SKC chairman Choi Shin-won pledged to breathe new life into “sharing culture” in Gyeonggi Province as he takes office as new chairman of the Community Chest of Korea’s regional unit.In an inaugural address last week, Choi said he plans to lay out creative fundraising projects and make best efforts t
Artists set to surprise subway passengers

Expat LivingAug 30, 2011

Artists have issued an open call to creative people who want to join them for a second day of performance art on the Seoul subway system this Saturday.The first Performance Art in Subway Cars on Aug. 20 involved the work of nine groups and individuals from six countries, including Morocco and Myanma
Camarata choir holds autumn concert

Expat LivingAug 30, 2011

Camarata Music Company is holding its autumn concert Saturday.The concert will feature music ranging from the 16th to the 20th centuries, sung by the CMC Chorale. The program will include a range of musical styles from classical to jazz and pop.The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Chung Dong Firs
Play lets you dine out on restaurant chat

Expat LivingAug 30, 2011

Probationary Theater Company will present “If These Tables Could Talk” from Friday through Sunday at White Box Theater in Seoul.The comic drama is set in a New York restaurant, where the diners’ private conversations are shown in turn. Threading this together are the waitresses who move from table t