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Study: 2 million babies stillborn every year

HealthApr 21, 2011

LONDON (AP) ― More than 2 million babies are stillborn every year worldwide and about half could be saved if their mothers had better medical care, according to research estimates published Thursday in the medical journal Lancet.While the vast majority of stillbirths happen in the developing world, the rates in countries including Britain, France and the U.S. have not dropped to the degree that ma
Chung-Ang sets standard with spine and thyroid treatments

HealthApr 21, 2011

This is the fourth in a series of articles on international clinics at major medical centers in Seoul. ― Ed.Chung-Ang University Medical Center in Heukseok-dong, Seoul, may have not been the first choice for foreigners in the past. But recently, with several renovations and the support of business giant Doosan, the hospital has been treating more foreign patients from Seoul as well as around the w
Atrial fibrillation increases risk of stroke

HealthApr 21, 2011

Thomas is a 58-year-old manager at a pharmaceutical company. One spring morning after jogging, he noticed a slight fluttering in his chest. He decided to ignore it. But next morning he noticed he could not move his left arm and leg. Upon careful questioning, Thomas revealed that he had had several episodes of fluttering for the last few months. Thomas was diagnosed with a stroke and a type of arrh
Learning CPR can save lives

HealthApr 21, 2011

Performed correctly, resuscitation can buy time until professional help arrivesIt is spring, time for people to put on their trainers, get out of the house and start working out again. But for those who have weak hearts, the sudden exercise regime could cause extreme pain or even cardiac arrest. “If your heart stops beating for more than four and a half minutes, you might spend the rest of your li
Mariah Carey shares nursery pictures

PeopleApr 20, 2011

Mariah Carey hasn’t even given birth to her twins yet, but she’s already dismissing the idea of more children. Mariah Carey in the nursery of her Los Angeles home in the current issue of “Life & Style” magazine. (AP-Yonhap News)The expectant mother talked about her pregnancy to Life & Style magazine in an issue that hits newsstands nationwide Friday.When asked if she would like to have more childr
Chung to head Academy of Korean Studies

PeopleApr 20, 2011

Chung Chung-kil took office as president of the Academy of Korean Studies on Wednesday, as outgoing Kim Jung-bae finished up his three-year term. Chung Chung-kilChung, who studied law at Seoul National University and obtained a Ph.D in politics at University of Michigan, had worked as professor at Seoul National University until 2008.Chung also served as presidential chief of staff last year befo
Fashion designer plants trees of hope

PeopleApr 20, 2011

Lee Kwang-hee seeks donations for Sudanese to ease hunger with mangosFashion designer Lee Kwang-hee has made clothes for the richest in society, including former and current first ladies.Two years ago, she rolled up her sleeves not to sew dresses but to grab a garden trowel in Africa. She planted mango trees in one of Sudan’s poorest areas to help people living in the troubled Sudanese village of
Asia’s addiction to technology takes its toll on its youth

PeopleApr 20, 2011

SINGAPORE (AFP) ― A baby girl starves to death as her parents raise a virtual child online; a boy scolded for excessive gaming kills his mother then commits suicide ― technology addiction is taking a toll in Asia.With more 100 million smartphones now sold annually in the Asia-Pacific region ― expected to double in five years’ time ― it is the world’s largest market for advanced mobile devices.And
Got prom dibs? Girls use Facebook to claim dress

FashionApr 20, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― Teenage girls largely live in a lookalike culture, wearing the same styles that they got in the same stores as their friends. On prom night, though, the idea is to stand out, making sure no one arrives to the big dance in the same outfit.To ensure their uniqueness ― after they’ve shopped in faraway malls and tapped into store registries ― girls are using social media to claim dibs
The Garbage Maven: A toy story of another sort

FashionApr 20, 2011

Used toys are notoriously difficult to recycle; most end up in trash binsLOS ANGELES ― Americans bought 2.9 billion toys last year. As I stumble through the house after play dates, it sometimes feels as if my 8-year-old son owns all of them.Our living room is exploding with Lego bricks, Nerf weaponry and rubbery bounce balls. My son’s bedroom is, more often than not, carpeted with Pokemon cards an
[Herald Interview] Korean cuisine at a crossroads

Food&BeverageApr 19, 2011

Rejection of new interpretations of traditional dishes hamper hansik globalizationThe following is the first in a series of articles on the contemporizing of Korean culture -- Ed. KwangJuYo CEO Cho Tae-kwon holds a special soju drinking vessel that prevents the drinker from overfilling the cup. (Park Hyun-koo/The Korea Herald)With societies becoming more affluent, food is no longer just about fill
Rights clinic for refugees on Sunday

Expat LivingApr 19, 2011

A human rights counseling clinic for refugees will run this Sunday at Seongdong District Office in Seoul.The clinic, organized by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea and the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, will have present officials from the Ministry of Justice, lawyers, medical experts and representatives of NGOsThe clinic will provide information on asylum application procedures
GVC offers excursion to kid’s musical

Expat LivingApr 19, 2011

Itaewon Global Village Center is organizing a day out for children to go see “Guess How Much I Love You,” a musical based on the children’s book of the same name by Sam McBratney.The show takes places at the Triangle Theater, Wonderspace in Daehangno on April 22, from 3-4 p.m.The trip is open to Korean and expat children. The show features simple English narration and is suitable for children aged
COME TOGETHER

Expat LivingApr 19, 2011

This is a regular feature introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Marcus von Engel of In Vino Veritas wine club ― Ed.•Name of Club: In Vino Veritas•Location: Seoul •Number of members: 80. About 50 to 80 members and guests attend each monthly tasting•Started: In 1996. It is Korea’s oldest wine clubWho is it for? Professionals ― Koreans and expats ― interested
Rugby stars help raise 105.5 million won for Christchurch, Fukushima relief

Expat LivingApr 19, 2011

The New Zealand and Australian chambers of commerce in Korea raised 105.5 million won ($97,000) with The Rugby Charity Dinner and auction held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on April 13. The New Zealand Chamber decided to convert a Rugby World Cup promotional event into an opportunity to help rebuild devastated communities on the Pacific Rim. AusCham and The Seoul-Japan Club added their support. New Zea