One of the most common eye conditions in the summertime is pterygium, a growth of fleshy tissue on the white of the eye ― usually caused by prolonged exposure to the sun. In other countries, it is better known as surfer’s eye, as it often affects surfers in the summer.In South Korea, about 80 percent of all patients who sought medical help for the condition from 2010-2014 were aged 50 or older. In 2014 alone, some 83,000 Koreans were treated for pterygium, spending 99 billion won ($8.8 million).

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Founded in 2009, Ewha Womans University Health Promotion Center in Seoul established itself as the go-to place for female patients at home and abroad.The institution, a special unit of Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, is known for its medical examination services for female patients, especially its screening tests for female-specific cancers. The facility also offers services for its male patients at a separate location. The institution was the first in the world to offer medical examina

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Christine Cho, a plant-based private chef based in New York City and one of the flavor masterminds behind Organica’s “Juice Just Cleanse” detox juice line, has returned to Korea to once again join hands with Organica in extending her healthy eating expertise for the next line of products from the premium organic whole foods company. Christine Cho (Lee Sang-sub/The Korea Herald)With the global trend of heart-smart eating and the ever increasing demand for natural and organic foods, Organica’s non

Seoul identifies five more affected hospitals

The Korean government on Friday named the hospital in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, where 71 percent of all confirmed Middle East respiratory syndrome cases in Korea have occurred since May 20, backtracking on its previous stance to withhold a list of affected facilities.Visitors to the facility ― now identified as Pyeongtaek St. Mary’s Hospital ― from May 15-29 have been urged to report themselves to the authorities.As of Friday afternoon, the virus had killed four people, infected 42 and push

Seoul confirmed on Friday the fourth death from Middle East respiratory syndrome, while five more have been diagnosed with MERS in the country. One of the newly confirmed patients is an air force officer.As of Friday morning, the virus has killed four people, infected 41 and pushed public health officials to quarantine more than 1,600 others. The numbers are expected to rise as the Seoul municipal government said Thursday that the 35th confirmed patient, a medical doctor, may have exposed 1,500

Quarantine list grows to more than 1,600

Summer can be a vulnerable time for one’s ear health, as many problems can be triggered from swimming and loud outdoor concert music. According to South Korea’s Health Ministry, Koreans seek medical help for ruptured eardrums the most in July and August. From 2010 to 2014, an average of 3,803 people per year saw doctors for the condition during the two summer months, as compared to 2,780 people from January to February.The condition, which may lead to hearing loss, is especially common in male t