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Cleaning teeth of children

Positioning children between the legs of parents is the best way to help them brush their teeth, according to dentists.By Yoon Ja-youngHye-bin’s mom wishes that she could turn back the clock. After visiting the dentist, she found out that the three-year-old had cavities in her front teeth. As Hye-bin had a habit of falling asleep while sucking milk from a bottle, the milk residue caused cavities.Some moms don’t pay attention to the hygiene of babies’ teeth as the primary ones will be replaced later. However, the primary teeth determine dental health for the rest of a person’s life, according to Lee Jae-cheoun, the head of the Seoul Children’s Dental Center (CDC) in Cheongdamdong, southern Seoul.“Cavities in children proceed very fast. Their tooth often rots after only one month of poor management. In some serious cases, infections in the primary teeth affect the permanent teeth underneath. The cavities can also cause psychological problem as children can feel bad about how they look,” Lee said.According to Lee, cleaning should start from

Jan 11, 2013By Yoon Ja-young
Cleaning teeth of children

Pinkeye increasing despite cold weather

By Yoon Ja-youngPinkeye is known as a disease prevalent in the summer, but the number of patients this winter is increasing as more people spend time together indoors. The Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (KCDCP) advised that people should wash their hands regularly to prevent the disease.According to the center’s survey on 80 sample ophthalmology clinics around the country, the number of patients diagnosed with acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, often known as pinkeye, was 338 between Dec. 23 and 29, up 65 percent from the average of the previous four weeks.The disease is caused by enterovirus type 70 or coxachievirus type A24var. It is also known as the “Apollo eye disease” here as it was epidemic in 1969 when Apollo 11 landed on the moon.The main symptoms include red eyes, pain, feelings of irritation, itching, tears, and swelling.The centers noted that the disease, which is generally widespread in summer, is spreading among children, teenagers and salaried workers this winter as these people often gather in groups to spend their day collectively

Jan 11, 2013By Yoon Ja-young

Green Cross to build plasma factory in Thailand

Green Cross President Cho Soon-tae, third from left, shakes hands with Phan Wannamethee, secretary general of the Thai Red Cross Society, at the National Blood Center in Bangkok, Jan. 4, after signing a contract to build a plasma factory in Thailand. With them are Dr. Soisaang Phikulsod, left,director of the National Blood Center, and Green Cross Executive Vice President Kim Young-ho.                                                    / Courtesy of Green CrossBy Park Yoon-baeGreen Cross Corp. has signed a $68.48 million (73 billion won) contract with the Thai Red Cross Society to build a plasma derivative plant in Thailand.A company spokesman said Friday that the contract was signed between Green Cross Corp. President Cho Soon-tae and Phan Wannamethee, secretary general of the Thai Red Cross Society, at the National Blood Center in Bangkok, Jan. 4.The spokesman said the company will soon hold a groundbreaking ceremony in order to complete th

Jan 11, 2013By Park Yoon-bae

(219) Smart ways to embrace New Year's energy

By Janet ShinPeople like to rearrange the interior of rooms or change furniture to refresh their living environment in the New Year. It is more recommended before Feb. 4, the first month of the saju calendar. In order to activate energy around us letting the old one out and allowing the new one in, we usually purchase fresh objects to decorate or substitute for used ones.We have deliberated once or twice about what would be the best gift for our loved ones on their special days. Accessories and scarves or other types of hand-carrying or wearing items are frequently considered.When it comes to household objects, purchasing and placing a new piece of furniture or small decorative item brings extremely good luck on or before the lunar New Year’s Day. The introduction of new items should be accompanied by the removal of old pieces. They can be outdated home appliances or an old blanket and even a chipped dish. The new object doesn’t have to be expensive but simple, which emits better qi energy with genuine fortune colors.How can we discern the lucky objects? I usual

Jan 10, 2013
(219) Smart ways to embrace New Year's energy

The worst moments of job interviews

A group of jobseekers wait for an interview at a company in Seoul in this undated file photo. Job applicants sometimes experience embarrassment due to unexpected questions during job interviews.                                /  Korea TimesBy Kim Bo-eun, Jung Min-ho, Bahk Eun-jiKim Jeong-yeon, a 26-year-old graduate student, still shudders every time she recalls a job interview she had two years ago.Kim, who studied French for several years, stated on her resume that she had intermediate skills in the language.At the job interview, which required strong skills in foreign languages, she was first asked several questions in English which Kim answered confidently.Then one of the interviewers asked in impeccable French, a question she could not understand.“I did the only thing one could do in such a situation ― I honestly responded, in French, that I did not understand the question,” she said. “The interviewer looked dumbstruck,” Kim recalled.Kim, who remembered the words in

Jan 8, 2013
The worst moments of job interviews

Healthline

Professor Yoo Han-wookProfessor at AMC gets commendationAsan Medical Center (AMC) in Seoul said that professor Yoo Han-wook, who is head of the Children’s Hospital at AMC, has received a commendation from the health and welfare minister for his contribution to people’s health.Yoo, who is one of the leading doctors in the country in rare metabolism diseases, has achieved success in the treatment of diverse conditions, including operating a genetics center at the hospital to offer tailored treatment to patients.He recently succeeded in developing a medicine for Gaucher’s disease, a rare hereditary disease. Before, patients of the disease had no other option than the high-priced, imported medicineSeverance to hold surgical robot classThe Severance Hospital in downtown Seoul announced that will hold a surgical robot demonstration for children on Jan. 12.The class aims at boosting children’s interest in medicine through the use of robotic surgery. The hospital was the first in the country to use laparoscopic surgery robots in 2005, and has performed around 8,000 op

Jan 4, 2013
Healthline

Professor at AMC gets commendation

Asan Medical Center (AMC) in Seoul said that professor Yoo Han-wook, who is head of the Children’s Hospital at AMC, has received a commendation from the health and welfare minister for his contribution to people’s health.Yoo, who is one of the leading doctors in the country in rare metabolism diseases, has achieved success in the treatment of diverse conditions, including operating a genetics center at the hospital to offer tailored treatment to patients. He recently succeeded in developing a medicine for Gaucher’s disease, a rare hereditary disease. Before, patients of the disease had no other option than the high-priced, imported medicine.

Jan 4, 2013By Yoon Ja-young

Severance to hold surgical robot class

The Severance Hospital in downtown Seoul announced that it will hold a surgical robot demonstration for children on Jan. 12. The class aims at boosting children’s interest in medicine through the use of robotic surgery. The hospital was the first in the country to use laparoscopic surgery robots in 2005, and has performed around 8,000 operations using robots so far.The children who attend the demonstration will be presented with a certificate, gift and pictures. To apply or ask for more information, contact the robot training center at the hospital at 02-2228-6320.

Jan 4, 2013By Yoon Ja-young

Recipe for healthy blood pressure

By boiling chicken with red tea, you can get rid of the greasy taste and smell of chicken. The astringent taste of red tea will make up for the bland soup in this recipe.Hongcha samgyetang: Chicken soup with ginseng and red teaNutritional factsCalories 746 kcalSalt 1 gSodium 487 mgCholesterol 156 mgCarbohydrates 37gProtein 60gFat 39gIngredients    You will need a pullet, weighing approximately 300 grams, 30 grams of brown rice, 20 grams of garlic, 10 grams of fresh, undried ginseng, 10 grams of scallions, and a teabag of green tea, approximately 4 grams. You will also need 2 grams of Dong quai, or Korean angelica root, 2 grams of sansuyu, or corni, 8 grams of jujube, 1 gram of salt and some water.Step by step      1. Get rid of the fat around the neck and the tail of the chicken, and remove the guts.2. Wash brown rice and soak it in water for around 30 minutes. Chop scallions in 0.2 centimeter length. 3. Put brown rice, garlic and fresh ginseng into the torso of the chicken, and cross the legs.4. Make red tea with warm water. Boil chi

Jan 4, 2013By Yoon Ja-young
Recipe for healthy blood pressure

Koreans lack confidence in health

Professor Yoon Young-hoBy Yoon Ja-youngKoreans nowadays expect to live longer than any of their ancestors, but they don’t seem to be as healthy or happy as they are supposed to be. Professor Yoon Young-ho at Seoul National University Hospital said that Koreans should take more heed of their mental, social and spiritual health.He conducted a survey on 1,000 adults around the country regarding their health conception and practices. They regarded 83.5 years on average as the ideal life span. The expectation was higher among younger respondents, or those with higher income and education.When asked to evaluate their own health, only 21 percent said they felt healthy. The ratio was especially small among those in their 40s with only 14.4 percent perceiving themselves as healthy.When asked what comes to mind when they think of “health,” half picked exercise and near one-quarter chose diet.The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity but Koreans seem to be

Jan 4, 2013By Yoon Ja-young
Koreans lack confidence in health
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