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Smartphone Addiction Leads to Suicidal Thoughts among Teenagers

Smartphone Addiction Leads to Suicidal Thoughts among Teenagers

SEOUL, Jan.18 (Korea Bizwire) – A new study indicates that adolescents who are addicted to smartphones have more suicidal thoughts. Research on the relationship between smartphone addiction and depression among adolescents has been conducted in the past, but the new study marks the first time that smartphone addiction has been tied to suicidal thoughts. Professor [...]

Telemedicine Services to be Expanded

Telemedicine Services to be Expanded

SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The government has decided to expand a telemedicine system that is currently being tested. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the government will expand the region, size, and targets when it executes its third telemedicine system test run. Prior to the third test run, the Ministry of [...]

One-Shot Cancer Diagnosis Developed

One-Shot Cancer Diagnosis Developed

DAEJEON, Jan.12 (Korea Bizwire) – A Korean and American joint research team has developed a nano-capsule that makes diagnosing cancer within 24 hours possible by injecting the substance into the human body. The organic fluorescent dye contained in the capsule glows in different colors in the presence of different types of cancer cells. Professor Song [...]

Research Shows that Money Doesn’t Make You Happy

Research Shows that Money Doesn’t Make You Happy

ASAN, Jan.12 (Korea Bizwire) – New research indicates that even if you have more money, satisfaction with life doesn’t increase. At a time when the economy is slumping, leading to resignations, unemployment, and tight household finances, many people think that money and happiness are not related. A recent report entitled ‘Relationship Between Local Income and [...]

One-Third of S. Koreans Overweight, Many not Trying to Slim Down

One-Third of S. Koreans Overweight, Many not Trying to Slim Down

SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Roughly a third of adult South Koreans were overweight in 2014, with many not even trying to lose weight, government data showed Monday. The 2014 national health data by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) showed 31.5 percent of people over 19 were categorized as being [...]

Loneliness a Bigger Health Threat than Diabetes and Lack of Exercise

Loneliness a Bigger Health Threat than Diabetes and Lack of Exercise

SEOUL, Jan5. (Korea Bizwire) – Research indicates that loneliness is as bad for one’s health as a lack of exercise and diabetes. The English journal Daily Mail reported that a research team at the University of North Carolina discovered that relationships with others during adolescent and senior years influence one’s health greatly after studying the [...]