Ewha Womans University Medical Center will hold a free health lecture and doctors’ panel discussion next week as part of events to mark the fifth anniversary of its women’s cancer center and heath promotion center, officials said Friday. Ewha medical experts will deliver a talk on various issues, such as maintaining brain health and preventing women’s diseases, next Monday at the hospital. The Kyunghyang Shinmun journalist will also give a lecture on how to make life happier in the discussion fo

Kidney cancer refers to most types of renal cancer that occur in the kidneys (accounting for more than 85 percent). Kidney cancer accounts for approximately 1.6 percent of all cancers that occur in Korea, according to data from 2002. It is twice as likely to occur in men as in women, and is most common in the 40-60 age group. Kidney cancer is being diagnosed earlier due to heath checks and widespread use of ultrasound. SymptomsThe kidneys are retroperitoneal organs, so kidney cancer can be asymp

The number of patients with retinopathy is on the rise, with the exact cause of the increase unknown, a report showed Thursday. According to a report released by the National Health Insurance Service, the number of patients with retinopathy surged to 860,000 in 2012, jumping 58 percent from 2008. The annual increase was 12.2 percent, the report said. “Retinopathy” refers to all noninflammatory disorders of the retina ― the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the eye. The retina creates an image o

NEW YORK (AP) ― In the midst of the diabetes epidemic, a glimmer of good news: Heart attacks, strokes and other complications from the disease are plummeting.Over the last two decades, the rates of heart attacks and strokes among diabetics fell by more than 60 percent, a new federal study shows. The research also confirms earlier reports of drastic declines in diabetes-related kidney failure and amputations.The drop is mainly attributed to better screening, medicines and care. The improvements c

(A scene from the movie 'Shopperholic')It is difficult to satisfy materialistic people who constantly want more even when they have the latest gadgets and newest cars. It has long been believed that materialistic people are less happy, and a recent study from Baylor University, published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, has proven that materialistic people are in fact more likely to be miserable and depressed.The research team used a set of survey questionnaires to conduct

(A scene from the movie 'Grown Ups')In swimming pools, chlorine is added for hygiene purposes -– to stop microorganisms from developing. However, when chlorine combines with urine, harmful chemicals are produced such as cyanogen chloride (CNCl) and trichloramine (NCl3), which can also be found in chemical weapons.According to a study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, when uric acid in urine interacts with chlorine, “volatile disinfection byproducts” are generated, whic

Hwang Young-soon, 61, recently heard a creaking sound from her knees while climbing a mountain. Pain in her knees lasted more than three weeks and caused them to swell up. She was later diagnosed with gonarthrosis, a knee joint disorder. Gonarthrosis refers to all inflammation that occurs in the knee joints. It mostly starts from damage to the overlying cartilage or gristle, caused by either aging, injuries or even infection. While minor pain and a creaking sound signal the disease, the shape of

In the spring, the changes in daily temperature and windy weather lead to an unstable biorhythm and can cause reduced body defense. In addition, it is the time of the year when school and kindergarten starts. Hence, children spend more time with their friends, and are more exposed to respiratory infections. Pollen, which is an important cause of allergies, is also more abundant in the spring, so allergic symptoms are also more common during this season. Children have a weaker ability to control

Health Magazine published a list of reasons why some people are not having sex. It estimated the number of sexless couples -- those having sex less than 10 times a year -- at 40 million in the U.S. alone. Many studies have shown the benefits of sexual intercourse, both physically and emotionally, as certain hormones are secreted during sex. (123rf)Here are some of the reasons why people may suffer from a lack of sex.1. Invasion of third parties into the bedTechnology such as laptops, personal di

To stay healthly, the quality of medical checkups is as crucial as that of medical treatment, Ewha Womans University Health Promotion Center chief Kim Joung-sook said. “Three components of the medical process determine your health: the quality of medical checkups, medical service provider and after-care,” Kim added. Ewha Womans University Health Promotion Center, one of the key health divisions of Ewha Womans University Medical Center in southwestern Seoul, has served as a pioneer in medical exa

Each year, we are affected by yellow dust, particularly from the end of March to April. Yellow dust mixes with air pollutants that can adversely affect the respiratory tracts and the eyes. What is yellow dust?Yellow dust refers to dust from the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts, other deserts in China and Mongolia, and the upper regions of the Yellow River of China. This dust travels on upper air currents to reach Korea on western winds.The particles range from 10 micrometers, the size of silt, to 100

(123rf)According to a study published in the journal BMC Medicine from the University of Oxford, unmarried women have higher chances of dying from heart disease compared to married women, Medical News Today reported.The research, led by Sarah Floud, conducted an analysis of more than 1.3 million women aged 50 and over who were recruited between 1996 and 2001 via the U.K.’s Million Women Study data base project. The participants were asked to complete a health survey at the baseline of the study

(123rf)According to an article by Business Insider, there are certain foods we should avoid for breakfast. Bacon, sausages, hash browns, processed cheese, biscuits with gravy, and granola bars are foods that contain a lot of saturated fat or are high in sugar. These foods, commonly found in an English breakfast, could be alright to eat once in a while but not on a regular basis.Eating a healthy breakfast can prevent weight gain, boost short-term memory and lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Here

Everybody knows the importance of consuming healthy foods to better combat diseases, but not everybody knows what foods are nutritious and what impact they have on our health.   As there is only a limited amount of food you can eat a day, it would be wiser to maximize the intake of the key nutrients, Business Insider reported.The U.S. news outlet compiled an ultimate list of 10 most nutrient dense foods on the planet that carry the greatest amount and variety of nutrients. 　    1. Salmon 　Salmon