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Scientists Discover Relationship between Depression and Suicide

Scientists Discover Relationship between Depression and Suicide

SEOUL, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Severe depression can sometimes drive a person to make one of the most extreme decisions: committing suicide. And until now, medical science was not able to provide a clear reason for such behavior despite high interest in the relationship between depression and suicide. On Tuesday, a team of scientists [...]

Onions Effective for Male Infertility Treatment and Improved Blood Circulation

Onions Effective for Male Infertility Treatment and Improved Blood Circulation

MUAN, South Korea, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Officials from Muan County, South Jeolla Province, revealed Monday that onions are effective in the treatment of male infertility and improved blood circulation. The research was conducted by the department of pharmaceutical sciences at Mokpo National University. The research revealed that extract from the skins of Muan [...]

Air Purifiers in Spotlight amid Toxic Substance Controversy

Air Purifiers in Spotlight amid Toxic Substance Controversy

SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) – The Oxy toxic humidifier sterilizer scandal has made Korean consumers highly alert to potential toxic substances included in other daily products. These concerns expanded to odor eliminators, and now to air purifiers. As part of steps being taken to address rising concerns, air purifier manufacturers are offering free filter [...]

Korea Suffers from Significant Light Pollution

Korea Suffers from Significant Light Pollution

SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Light pollution refers to excessive and obtrusive artificial light that often hinders the natural cycles  of inhabitants living in an affected area, and it is becoming a big problem in Korea. In fact, Korea has the second highest level of light pollution after Italy among the G20 nations.  Night satellite [...]

Graphic Warnings to be Put on Upper Part of Cigarette Packets from December

Graphic Warnings to be Put on Upper Part of Cigarette Packets from December

SEOUL, June 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The government decided on Tuesday to mandate tobacco companies to place graphic images showing the harmful effects of smoking on the upper part of a cigarette packet starting from December.  A revised enforcement ordinance, which requires the pictorial warnings to occupy more than 30 percent of the front and [...]

Emergency Ambulances Designated for Heatwaves Now Equipped with Ice Vests

Emergency Ambulances Designated for Heatwaves Now Equipped with Ice Vests

SEOUL, June 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Public Safety and Security’s Central Fire Service has designated 1,317 ambulances across Korea specifically for use during heatwaves, according to a report released on Sunday. These ‘heatwave ambulances’ will have nine different first aid kits, including ice vests, saline solution, intravenous injection set, and oral electrolyte solution. [...]