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59 high blood pressure drugs banned for containing cancer-causing substance

South Korea's drug safety watchdog said Monday that it has banned Daebong LS Co., a local maker of valsartan, from selling and making the active ingredient meant to treat high blood pressure over a cancer-causing substance in the drug.The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has also prohibited 22 South Korean pharmaceutical firms from selling 59 products made by Daebong LS that ...

Diseases & welfare | 2018-08-06 14:33

Freshly-squeezed juices contain 10 lumps of sugar

Freshly-squeezed fruit juice at major franchise juice outlets contain the equivalent of about 10 teaspoons of sugar per serving on average, research by Seoul City and a consumer's group showed Friday. Between May and June, the city government and Consumers Korea analyzed five types of juice _ green grape, kiwi, strawberry, grapefruit and a mix of strawberry and banana _ at 31 outlets of top five juice franchise brands.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-08-03 17:40

Ex-marathoner appointed honorary ambassador of World Firefighters Games

Marathon hero Lee Bong-ju, 46, has been appointed as an honorary ambassador of the 13th World Firefighters Games that kick off Sept. 10 in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province. The National Fire Agency held the appointment ceremony at the Government Complex in Sejong, Tuesday, with Fire Commissioner Jo Jong-mook giving Lee the certificate of ambassadorship.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-08-03 16:26

Beware: Gov't wants to regulate your eating habits

Opinion is split over the government's recent move to set up guidelines against what it deems “unhealthy eating habits,” primarily targeting “mukbang,” binge-eating shows that are available online. Supporters of the move say regulations are needed to raise awareness about mindless overeating and the consequent health risks including obesity.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-08-02 17:06

Korea Love Sharing Community President Lee Eun-deuk, fifth from right, poses at an event during which the group received a combined 400 million won ($355,000) in medicine and medical supplies from Medica Korea and Shin Poong Pharm, at the organization's office in Seoul, Thursday. The donated materials will be shipped to 10 countries in Africa and Southeast Asia. / Courtesy of...

Diseases & welfare | 2018-08-02 17:06

Dutch doctor campaigns to lift Seoul's abortion ban

Rebecca Gomperts, founder and executive director of the legendary abortion rights groups Women on Waves and Women on Web, visited Korea recently to discuss ways to legalize abortion ahead of the upcoming decision by the Korea's Constitutional Court on whether to overturn the abortion ban.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-08-01 18:06

Suspected MERS patient tests negative, awaits 2nd test

A woman, 20, suspected of having Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), has tested negative to the disease, the Busan Public Health and Environment Research Institute said.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-31 13:15

Elderly involved in most car accidents near traditional market crosswalks

More than half of car accidents involving senior citizens happen at crosswalks near traditional markets. Because elderly people walk slowly, extending the “walk” signal duration could be the first step to reduce such accidents.

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-30 16:20

Government to enlarge graphic warnings on cigarette packs

The government is set to beef up anti-smoking efforts to further raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Sunday, it is planning to enlarge the graphic warning signs on cigarette packs from the current 50 percent of the package to 70 percent. The plan is part of the ministry's envisaged comprehensive anti-smoking count...

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-29 18:34

Korea moves to enlarge warning images on cigarette packs

The health ministry is pushing to enlarge the size of graphic warning images on cigarette packs, officials said Sunday, a move aimed at discouraging people from smoking. The Ministry of Health and Welfare said it plans to announce the measure in September or October to send a stronger message to smokers by expanding the size of the warning images from the current 50 percent o...

Diseases & welfare | 2018-07-29 11:02

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