Is a high PSA level ‘prostate cancer’ unconditionally? [건강톡톡]
The number of prostate cancer patients in Korea is increasing rapidly. According to data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, the number of prostate cancer patients in Korea increased from 75,000 in 2017 to 110,000 in 2021, an increase of about 45% in 4 years. We studied in detail with a specialist in […]
Muscle soreness that is worse than usual after exercise… Is it a sign of muscle growth?
I often suffer from muscle soreness the day after a workout. It is caused by microscopic damage to muscle fibers. Our bodies increase muscle volume through the process of tearing and repairing muscle fibers. This means that muscle soreness can be a sign of muscle gain. Of course, if the severity is severe, the story […]
‘Shedding phenomenon’ after using minoxidil, hair loss treatment… What are the causes and solutions?
Haidak Medical Journalist Director Yongwook YongㅣSource: Haidak Minoxidil is a popular product for people with thinning hair. People who start using minoxidil to restore hair will experience symptoms where more hair starts to fall out over a short period of time. This symptom is called ‘shadowing’. There are many clinical trials and medical evidence supporting […]
‘This animal’ coexists with 137 types of viruses… Hope to eradicate infectious diseases?
The new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) that has plagued us terribly for the last three years. First discovered in a fish market in Wuhan, China, this infectious disease is a zoonotic disease, and according to what is known so far, it most likely originated from wild animals. Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be transmitted […]
If you want to manage weight effectively?… Understanding your body is ‘first’
Haidak Medical Journalist Director Koh Chang-hyeonㅣSource: Haidak Usually when dieting, there are many causes that go along with a goal. One month diet, two month diet, 100 day diet, etc. ‘to lose a few kg over a period of time’ is a representative plan. It cannot be said that this method is inefficient or harmful […]
Vitamin D, which reduces cancer deaths if consumed daily, rich foods? [푸드인사이트]
This is a corner that identifies foods or foods that cause hot problems that are good to eat at this time.Clinical nutritionists present the nutrition and effectiveness of foods, how to choose, how to store, and how to eat. Vitamin D is also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’. The reason is that when our skin […]
Eat less but not lose weight?…4 good ingredients for ‘hypothyroidism’
There are people who do not lose weight even though they usually eat well and exercise hard. There are cases where the body does not lose weight well, but surprisingly, these people often suffer from hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism refers to a condition where thyroid hormones are not produced properly. When the thyroid hormone is not sufficient, […]
“Just my smartphone all day…” 6 Signs You’re Stressed
We experience stress big and small in our lives. The causes vary from external factors such as schoolwork, employment, and conflicts with friends to internal factors such as perfectionism and workaholism. Appropriate stress increases concentration and maintains tension. However, when excessive stress is received for a long time, various abnormal symptoms begin to appear in […]
Infertility cause ‘Polycystic Ovary Syndrome’… What are your lifestyle habits to improve?
polycystic ovary syndrome. It is one of the common diseases that occurs in women of childbearing age, and it is a disease in which multiple small cysts occur in the ovaries due to hormonal imbalance. The typical symptom is an abnormal period, which is not a period or skips several months. In addition, hirsutism and […]
‘Three chronic diseases’, influence each other and create a vicious cycle
Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes (hyperglycemia) are chronic diseases that threaten vascular health. According to statistics, it is estimated that hypertension among adults in their 20s and older in Korea is about 12.6 million, 11,558,000 adult hyperlipidemia patients, and 10 million diabetes patients, including pre-diabetic patients. Just looking at the statistics, it deserves to be called […]
