Global Health Trends: Reduction of Major Diseases and Impact of COVID-19 on Life Expectancy
▶ Reduction of stroke, heart disease, etc. ▶ COVID-19 is the second leading cause of death Over the 30 years since 1990, deaths from serious diseases such as diarrhea, respiratory infections, stroke and ischemic heart disease have declined, leading to an average increase in life expectancy worldwide of 6.2 years. However, with the outbreak of […]
Warning Issued for Bacterial Meningitis Outbreak in New York City: 1 Death and 11 Infections Reported
▶New York City, 1 death and 11 infections this year The New York City Department of Health has issued a warning for “bacterial meningitis.” The city health bureau said on the 1st: “As bacterial meningitis is spreading, one person has died and 11 people have been infected in five districts of the city so far […]
Understanding Stomach Cancer in Korea: Causes, Prevention, and Early Detection
▶ Stomach cancer, the fifth largest cancer in Korea, 10 times the rate of the United States Stomach cancer is the “fifth most common cancer” with 30,000 cases occurring each year. The incidence rate of gastric cancer per 100,000 people is 10 times that of the United States. For this reason, early diagnosis of stomach […]
The Importance of Planning for Long-Term Care Needs: Why Women Need to Pay More Attention
Preparing for future care needs is important regardless of gender. This is because as men and women age and progress naturally, the likelihood of needing some form of nursing care increases. According to a previous Social Security Administration (SSA) survey, about 70 percent of people over age 65 will need long-term care and nursing services, […]
Treating Facial Spasms with Microvascular Decompression
▶ Facial spasms can be treated with “microvascular decompression” When the area around your eyes tightens due to tiredness or stress, people around you often say that this is due to a lack of magnesium. However, most cases of tremor around the eyes are caused by inadequate nutritional status, such as magnesium deficiency, and are […]
Revolutionary Blood Test Method for Colon Cancer Detection Unveiled by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, a world-renowned cancer research institute, announced groundbreaking research results showing that colon cancer can be detected using just a blood test. According to an article published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine, this method is not limited to colon cancer and is likely to be […]
The Neurochemical Connection: How Addiction and Depression are Related
Neuroscientists say addiction is not caused solely by psychological dependence, but also by abnormalities in the neurotransmitters that transmit thoughts and emotions between nerve cells in the brain. The experience of pleasure refers to a state in which more of the hormone dopamine is produced in the brain than normal. When engaging in addictive activities […]
Study Shows Drinking Coffee May Reduce Colon Cancer Recurrence and Mortality Rates
▶ Compared to less than 2 drinks per day by a Dutch research team. ▶ The mortality rate for all risks was 29% lower.▶Rich in various antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid One study showed that if colon cancer patients drink more than four cups of coffee a day, they can reduce their risk of recurrence […]
Lung Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Early Detection Strategies
▶ Worldwide, 2.2 million people are diagnosed and 1.8 million people die every year. ▶ The main factor is smoking… Rapid increase in young people between 20 and 30 years old▶There are many cases of women who do not smoke due to cooking fumes. Every year, March 21 is designated “Cancer Awareness Day” by the […]
US Court Rejects Donald Trump’s Request to Ease $454 Million Fine
former president donald trump[로이터=사진제공] On the 28th, a US court rejected former President Donald Trump’s request to ease enforcement procedures for a fine of about $454 million (about 605.1 billion won). According to American media such as Reuters and CNN, Judge Anil Singh of the Appellate Division of the New York Court rejected Trump’s request […]