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K-cure: South Korea’s booming market for traditional (and novel) hangover remedies | South Korea
“Eighteen years ago, people didn’t even know the name of this ingredient,” says 58-year-old Gil Sa-hyeon, holding up a cluster of dried brownish stems. “Now it’s everywhere.” His shop, Joseon Yakcho, sits in the heart of Seoul’s Yangnyeongsi Market, South Korea’s largest traditional medicinal herb market, its streets lined with shops displaying buckets of herbs such as liquorice root and…
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The Ongoing Debate Over E-Cigarettes and Public Health
A lively pro-con session on e-cigarettes sparked discussion on their role in smoking cessation and public health during the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress 2025 taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with experts presenting contrasting perspectives on benefits, risks, and policy implications. The speakers discussed whether the potential benefits of e-cigarettes in reducing tobacco use outweigh the risks of exposing the…
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University of Washington physician weighs in FDA adding new warning on Tylenol labels
SEATTLE — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated the process to begin changing the label on acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol. This comes after President Donald Trump said taking Tylenol is “not good” for pregnant women. President Trump claims it “can be associated with a very increased risk of autism.” “The body of evidence supporting the use of…
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Stereotactic body radiation therapy and surgery show similar outcomes for early lung cancer
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will present new data at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2025 Annual Meeting demonstrating that stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and surgery achieved similar…
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Some people are purposefully having their legs broken by cosmetic surgeons to increase height
Tibial lengthening case showing that the regeneration develops along the axis of the applied traction. Credit: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (2020). DOI: 10.1186/s10195-019-0541-3 Would you willingly have your legs broken, the bone stretched apart millimeter by millimeter and then spend months in recovery—all to be a few centimeters taller? This is the promise of limb-lengthening surgery. A procedure once…
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AARP Backs Efforts to Stop Prescription Drug Shortages
The creation of this stockpile is important because “reduced access to needed prescription drugs — whether due to emergency circumstances, supply chain disruptions or other causes — can delay or deny critical care or force prescribers to turn to less effective alternatives,” Megan O’Reilly, vice president of health and family for government affairs at AARP, wrote in her letter to…
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Gut Health Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask
Gas, bloat and poop are topics many people are too embarrassed to talk about. Most symptoms are part of normal digestion, but some may be a sign of more concerning issues. Digestive issues can be embarrassing, but talking about them with a healthcare provider is important Many of those managing chronic digestive symptoms often delay getting assistance because they are…
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Ayurveda expert shares traditional Ayurvedic superfoods that double up as nutraceuticals – ashwagandha, amla, moringa
Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine originating from India that focuses on achieving health and wellness through the use of natural remedies and holistic approaches. Among its many healing practices, some superfoods are particularly valued for their nutrition and health benefits. Three notable Ayurvedic superfoods are ashwagandha, amla, and moringa. Each of these offers unique health benefits, supported by…
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UCLA presents advances in radiation therapy at ASTRO 2025
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Physicians and scientists from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center will share the latest research and clinical trial results at the 2025 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting, including studies on targeted radioactive therapy for…
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Thinking outside the box to fabricate customized 3D neural chips
Credit: KAIST Cultured neural tissues have been widely used as a simplified experimental model for brain research. However, existing devices for growing and recording neural tissues, which are manufactured using semiconductor processes, have limitations in terms of shape modification and the implementation of three-dimensional (3D) structures. By thinking outside the box, a KAIST research team has successfully created a customized…
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