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Busan to host international AIDS forum

Aug 23, 2011

4,000 experts from 70 countries to attend 10th Asia-Pacific AIDS CongressA major international conference on AIDS kicks off its five-day run on Friday at BEXCO in the southern port city of Busan, the local organizing committee said Tuesday. The 10th International Conference on AIDS in Asia and the P
Most students drink to get drunk: study

Aug 23, 2011

The majority of people, particularly college students, drink alcohol not because of its taste, but to get drunk, a study found. “They intend to get intoxicated,” Scott Geller, a psychologist and professor from the University of Virginia, was quoted as saying by USA Today. (MCT)Although the indi
‘Seaweed may improve hearing’

Aug 18, 2011

Eating kelp, one of the most favored seaweeds in Korea, could help improve hearing ability, a group of doctors here said Tuesday, raising hopes for those with hearing difficulties. According to Dr. Moon In-suk of Chung Ang University Medical Center and Dr. Choi Jae-young of Severance Hospital, the s
St. Mary’s Hospital opens heart clinic

Aug 18, 2011

The Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital opened the “Heart One-Stop Clinic” inside its Cardiovascular Center on the second floor of its main building. The center provides all examinations needed for diagnosis on the very day of the check-in: CT, 24-hour blood pressure check ups, angiography, ultrasonography am
Warning on use of hair remover

Aug 18, 2011

The Korea Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday advised people not to use deodorant or perfume right after using depilatory products to remove hair. According to its report, skin rashes or swelling can occur when deodorant or perfume is applied after depilatory use because of the alcohol content
15 minutes of daily exercise can help lengthen life: study

Aug 18, 2011

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Don’t despair if you can’t fit in the recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise. Growing evidence suggests that even half that much can help.It’s still no excuse to slack off. Regular exercise strengthens muscles, reduces the risk of some diseases and promotes mental well-being. Th
Do you know about male menopause?

Aug 18, 2011

Men are sometimes thought to be stronger and healthier than women. However, this perception can be easily disproved by taking a look at a simple statistical review. Lee Sung-wonThe mortality rate of men in their 40s is more than three times the rate of women. Women are likely to outlive
Vacation tips for breast cancer patients

Aug 18, 2011

Reports claim that cancer, one of the most feared diseases, is something that one out of every three Koreans faces during their lifetime. Fifty-four-year-old Yu was diagnosed with stage-2 breast cancer two years ago. She had exercised regularly and enjoyed outdoor sports before, but chemotherapy and
‘Amazing’ therapy fights leukemia

Aug 18, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― Scientists are reporting the first clear success with a new approach for treating leukemia ― turning the patients’ own blood cells into assassins that hunt and destroy their cancer cells.They’ve only done it in three patients so far, but the results were striking: Two appear cancer-f
Chocolate wards off hunger, and maybe sunburn too

Aug 17, 2011

MONTREAL (AFP) -- Scientists in Canada said Monday that they plan to study whether eating dark chocolate not only satisfies sweet tooth cravings, but protects against sunburn as well.(MCT)The study by researchers at Laval University in Quebec will monitor the effects of chocolate consumption o
Studies show 15 minutes of daily exercise can help

Aug 16, 2011

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Don't despair if you can't fit in the recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise. Growing evidence suggests that even half that much can help.It's still no excuse to slack off. Regular exercise strengthens muscles, reduces the risk of some diseases and promotes mental well-be
83-year-old woman gets breast implants

Aug 15, 2011

83-year-old woman gets breast implantsAn 83-year-old American woman had a breast implant surgery last month to improve her appearance, the New York Times reported.Marie Kolstad, from California, has four children, 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.“Physically, I’m in a good health, and I j
Ultraviolet rays could trigger eye diseases

Aug 11, 2011

Ultraviolet rays, abundant in the sunlight, could prompt aging of the eyes, B&VIT Eye Center said Monday. “When the eyes receive ongoing exposure to ultraviolet rays, a variety of diseases could result including corneal burns, macular degeneration and cataract,” Kim Jin-kook, chief of the clinic, sa
Health insurance corporation warns of sunburn

Aug 11, 2011

Beware of sunrays. According to the National Health Insurance Corporation, 16,962 were treated for sunburns in 2010, 10,856 of which sought treatment in July and August. Among the patients, the largest demographic were those in their 20s, followed by those in their 30s and those younger than 9. The
What are stem cells?

Aug 11, 2011

Stem cells are drawing attention and playing an important role in advance therapy for incurableness diseases. Kim Dong-IkInternational competition in this area began a few years ago but notable treatment results have already been reported through clinical and preclinical trials. This yea