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Mon, December 16, 2019 | 08:55

E-liquids contain lung injury-causing chemical

E-liquids contain lung injury-causing chemical

A substance potentially causing serious lung diseases has been found in liquid e-cigarettes sold here, health authorities said, Thursday. The “vaping” products, however, did not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a chemical that is said to be responsible for most cases of lung damage from vaping reported in the U.S.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-12-12 17:25

BPPV: dizziness may come from ear problem

BPPV: dizziness may come from ear problem

Office worker Kim Jae-won, 35, suddenly fainted in the morning a few weeks ago after feeling very dizzy. He was not that worried in the first place, because he drank soju and beer the night before and hit his head on the edge of his bed.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-12-08 10:50

Pet-caused fires on rise in Seoul: data

Pet-caused fires on rise in Seoul: data

The number of fires caused by pets is on the rise, data showed Saturday, raising the need for pet owners to take precautionary measures.

2019-12-07 14:44

Swine fever-infected wild boars on steady rise in Korea

Swine fever-infected wild boars on steady rise in Korea

The number of wild boars infected with the deadly African swine fever (ASF) virus has been continuously increasing despite a two-month hiatus of new outbreaks at local farms, data showed Saturday. The total number of wild boars infected with the virus here has reached 39 since the first such case was reported in October, according to local quarantine authorities.

2019-12-07 09:44

WHO decries 'collective failure' as measles kills 140,000

WHO decries 'collective failure' as measles kills 140,000

Measles infected nearly 10 million people in 2018 and killed 140,000, mostly children, as devastating outbreaks of the viral disease hit every region of the world, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. In figures described by its director general as "an outrage", the WHO said most of last year's measles deaths were in children under five years old who had not been v...

2019-12-06 11:00

Public outraged over health minister's response to sexual violence among children

Public outraged over health minister's response to sexual violence among children

Health and Welfare Minister Park Neung-hoo has come under fire for his controversial remarks that many claim defend the “perpetrator” in a sexual violence case between a boy and girl, both aged five, at a daycare center.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-12-03 16:34

What to know about psoriasis

What to know about psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a genetic basis, but environmental triggers often make symptoms of the disease flare up. Skin cells of psoriasis patients proliferate up to 10 times faster than normal. The main symptoms of psoriasis are red, flaky, crusty patches and slivery scales covering them. It also causes intense itching or burning sensations.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-12-02 11:09

Seoul confirms 33rd wild boar infected with African swine fever

Seoul confirms 33rd wild boar infected with African swine fever

A wild boar found dead near the border with North Korea has tested positive for African swine fever (ASF), authorities said Saturday, bringing the number of such cases to 33 in South Korea.

2019-11-30 22:47

Ferocious dog owners to be required to buy insurance

Ferocious dog owners to be required to buy insurance

It will be mandatory for owners of dogs categorized as “ferocious canines” to buy insurance in case their animals bite other people, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said, Friday.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-11-29 16:14

No. of depression patients in 20s doubles in 5 years

No. of depression patients in 20s doubles in 5 years

The number of people in their 20s suffering from depression has nearly doubled in the last five years, according to data submitted to Rep. Lee Tae-kyu of the minor opposition Bareunmirae Party by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA), Friday.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-11-29 16:14

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