The Korea Herald

Alzheimer’s wave to make Florida ground zero

Sept 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

Sept 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

Sept 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
‘Humidifier disinfectants might have caused fatal lung disease’

Aug 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
U.N. warns of bird flu resurgence, new Asian strain

Aug 30, 2011

ROME (AP) _ The United Nations warned Monday of a possible resurgence of the deadly bird flu virus, saying wild bird migrations had brought it back to previously virus-free countries and that a mutant strain was spreading in Asia. (MCT)A mutant strain of H5N1, which can apparently sidestep defenses
Three decades of arduous struggles against HIV/AIDS epidemic

Aug 28, 2011

In the three decades since HIV and AIDS were first identified, patients, activists and medical researchers have been struggling against not only the disease itself but also the social stigma it brings.Thanks to their strenuous efforts, AIDS is now perceived as a chronic illness rather than a death s
Prejudice about HIV/AIDS persists

Aug 28, 2011

Experts say continuing stigma makes medical situation worseBUSAN ― Despite advancements in treatment, the struggles of people living with HIV/AIDS will never end as long as stigma and discrimination against them continues, activists and medical researchers said during an international forum here las
‘Break your silence and speak out’

Aug 28, 2011

BUSAN ― Leaders at the forefront of global endeavors to combat HIV/AIDS called on those suffering from the epidemic to break their silence and speak out during an international forum here last week. They also stressed that an embracive social, legal environment is crucial to help them come out and g
Call to unite against HIV/AIDS

Aug 26, 2011

Busan forum ICAAP10 seeking ways to wipe out stigma and prejudiceBUSAN ― Activists, medical researchers and other participants in an international forum on AIDS here called for more concerted global efforts to combat the disease and wipe out prejudice and stigma surrounding it.The 10th International
Obesity costs set to surge, with US in lead - Lancet studies

Aug 26, 2011

PARIS, Aug 26, 2011 (AFP) - One in every two American adults will be obese by 2030, adding hugely to the country's health costs, according to studiespublished on Friday that highlight the growing burden of the world's obesitypandemic.On present trends, 50-51 percent of American men and 45-52 percent
Sanofi Pasteur releases influenza vaccine

Aug 25, 2011

Sanofi Pasteur on Tuesday launched “IDflu 15 microgram (intradermal),” the world’s first intradermal-influenza vaccine product, targeting people over 60 years old. IDflu is a pre-filled syringe product with Vaxigrip, an influenza vaccine product in a 1.5 mm micro-injection system that is only one te
Hospital warns of colon inflammation

Aug 25, 2011

Ewha Womans University Medical Center warned people of enteritis ― or inflation of the small intestine ― as the number of patients tend to soar during summer. The hospital’s professor Jung Sung-ae said that the number of people visiting the hospital with the condition last month was up by 70 percent
Care to prevent tooth decay

Aug 25, 2011

While going to the dentist may be your greatest fear, overwhelming treatment costs can worsen your experience. Park Ki-taeThe best way to minimize visits to the dentist or high cost bills is to seek prevention methods to improve your dental health. Tooth decay is the most common cause for youn
Have you been vaccinated?

Aug 25, 2011

It isn’t easy to avoid being sick. Vaccines are considered one of the most effective ways to prevent viral infection; sometimes, in fact, the only way. Vaccines also have eradicated some of the most fearful diseases from the country: the World Health Organization pronounced Korea a polio-free s
USFDA OKs gene-targeting cancer drug

Aug 25, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) ― The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-a-kind drug to treat the deadliest form of skin cancer by targeting a particular genetic mutation found in about half of patients.The pill called Zelboraf, made by Roche, is the first treatment for melanoma that targets a spe