ORLANDO, Florida ― Andrew Kahn thought after he got his weight under control, his problems would be over. Instead, he, like many gastric-bypass-surgery patients, traded his food addiction for an alcohol habit.“Drinking for me became like eating used to be ― instant satisfaction,” said the 60-year-old resident of southern Florida. “But I eventually realized food and alcohol were cover for me not ta

Children can develop many different types of urological disease. Unlike adults, small children have difficulty describing their symptoms, which means that doctors often miss the best moment for treatment. This can lead to various pathological conditions arising from disease or injury, so special attention is required. The most common cause of urinary tract infections in children is vesicoureteral

The most widely used treatment is medication to relieve painIt is not unusual to feel back pain: it is common after sitting in one posture too long or standing still for a long period of time. But if the pain wakes you up in the middle of the night and is relieved by moving you should visit a doctor as it is possible you are developing ankylosing spondylitis. According to Pfizer, one of the world’

(MCT)Beverage makers advertise that diet soft drinks help customers control their calorie consumption. However, a study suggests that such beverages may not be an appropriate solution.Prof. Helen Hazuda of the University of Texas tracked the health and habits of 474 adults for around 10 years and discovered that those who frequently drank diet drinks saw their waists expand 70 percent faster than

Guinness World Records Ltd. has recognized a piece of traditional Korean pottery, also known as “onggi” in Korean, as the world’s biggest.Guinness World Records, the world’s leading authority on record-breaking achievements, on Tuesday presented a certificate to the Ulju municipal government that declares the “Ulsan Oegosan Onggi” as the world’s “Largest Earthenware Pot.”  “Ulsan Oegosan Onggi,” a

Contemporary Christian music band Markers, which has sold more than 100,000 albums since its 2007 debut in the Christian music market, is planning an overseas tour to provide English worship services later this year, the leader of the band said. The Korean CCM band was formed in 2003 for a “culture ministry” through which they help lay believers lead a “Christian cultural life” with easy-to-follow

Located just minutes away from Incheon International Airport, Hyatt Regency Incheon forms an integral part of the city’s primary business and leisure destination -- the International Business Centre. With more than 3,300 square meters of flexible conference and meeting facilities, the hotel is an ideal venue for conferences, conventions and corporate or private functions. The hotel has a spacious

Volunteer group BBB is celebrating its annual International Friends Day on July 10 with a trip to Namiseom in Gangwon Province. The river island near Chun­cheon is famous for its tree lined paths that have appeared in several films and dramasThe event is open to all foreign nationals in Korea. The program includes the Hallyu Tour Train, Making Mak-guksu (a buckwheat noodle dish) and a visit to the

This is a series introducing associations and clubs that expats can get involved in. This week, Expat Living spoke to Maria Lisak of Gwangju Artist Collective ― Ed.•Name of Club: Gwangju Artist Collective•Location: Gwangju•Number of members: 101•Started: 2009Who is it for? Gwangju Artist Collective is a multicultural artist community for Gwangju and Jeolla. Originating in 2009 from a Global Villag

English-language cartoonist group Polar Bear Comix will be making their first foray into Comic World Busan at the Haeundae Convention Center on July 9. The cartoonists plan to meet some new fans, and will sell comic books, mini comic-books and merchandise.The outing has been organized by English teacher Joseph Hewitt, who has been in Korea since 1998, and has had work featured in Comment is Free a