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Constipation doubles probability of Alzheimer's disease: study

Constipation could double the probability of getting Alzheimer’s disease, according to a survey released on Friday.

Dec 23, 2023By Lee Hae-rin
Constipation doubles probability of Alzheimer's disease: study

Korea seeks to develop 2 blockbuster drugs worth $768 bil. by 2027

The government will make efforts to assist domestic pharmaceuticals to develop at least two blockbuster novel drugs that can secure over 1 trillion won ($768 billion) in sales by 2027, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said, Friday.

Dec 22, 2023By Nam Hyun-woo
Korea seeks to develop 2 blockbuster drugs worth $768 bil. by 2027

51 bedbug cases reported last week following weekly peak of 70 in November

A total of 51 confirmed bedbug cases were reported nationwide last week in line with the stabilizing trend following a weekly peak of 70 cases seen last month, officials said Wednesday.

Dec 20, 2023
51 bedbug cases reported last week following weekly peak of 70 in November

INTERVIEW Korea to spearhead global initiative to fight disease threats

Korea will take the lead in strengthening global preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks by coordinating countries and organizations, and connecting health experts worldwide particularly in the fields of diagnostic testing, surveillance and rapid response, the head of the public health agency said.

Dec 20, 2023By Jun Ji-hye
[INTERVIEW] Korea to spearhead global initiative to fight disease threats

Few support doctors' protest against medical school quota expansion plan

Doctors are protesting the government’s push to increase the enrollment quota of medical schools but a recent public survey revealed that a majority disagree with the protest and support the hike plan.

Dec 18, 2023By Jun Ji-hye
Few support doctors' protest against medical school quota expansion plan

Full telemedicine adoption remains distant

The government's national telemedicine pilot is under pressure, as a growing number of medical professionals are boycotting the trial project due to safety concerns.

Dec 17, 2023By Lee Hae-rin
Full telemedicine adoption remains distant

Korea to step up quarantine efforts against avian influenza

Korea's agricultural ministry said it will bolster efforts to implement all-out antivirus measures against the recent spread of avian influenza (AI).

Dec 14, 2023
Korea to step up quarantine efforts against avian influenza

Generational health paradox: Millennials are aging faster than boomers

HONG KONG — In an alarming trend, millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, have become the subject of a paradox: they are facing a faster decline in health compared to older generations despite a heightened awareness of fitness among younger people.

Dec 12, 2023By Kwak Yeon-soo
Generational health paradox: Millennials are aging faster than boomers

Doctors begin vote on collective action against gov't plan to expand medical school quota

Tensions between doctors and the government over a plan to increase the medical school quota reached another level, Monday, as the doctors' group began an in-house vote on whether to hold another massive strike to protest the government’s plan.

Dec 11, 2023By Lee Hae-rin
Doctors begin vote on collective action against gov't plan to expand medical school quota

Korea to open office supporting global move to address infectious diseases

Korea's public health agency said Sunday it plans to open a coordination office this week, supporting a global move to prevent, detect and respond to infectious diseases.

Dec 10, 2023
Korea to open office supporting global move to address infectious diseases
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