SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – A surge in the misuse of growth hormone injections, often mischaracterized as “height-increasing shots,” has led to a sharp increase in adverse effects, prompting calls for urgent measures to curb their overuse, according to a report released by a South Korean lawmaker on October 10. Representative Jeon Jin-sook of the [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of deaths and hospitalizations resulting from unexpected serious adverse reactions during clinical trials in South Korea has increased significantly over the past five years, according to data released by the country’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. Representative Seo Mi-hwa of the Democratic Party, a member of [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Cancer, heart disease and pneumonia were among the key causes of death for South Koreans in 2023, data showed Friday, with suicide remaining the top factor among those in their 30s and younger. Last year, the total number of deaths reported in the country came to 352,511, down 5.5 [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has revealed that an overwhelming majority of South Koreans are preoccupied with their health, with 7 out of 10 individuals expressing concern about their physical well-being and a staggering 9 out of 10 regularly consuming health supplements. These findings come from the “2024 Korea Wellness Report,” released [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – In a breakthrough that could revolutionize infectious disease testing, South Korean researchers have developed the world’s first platform capable of detecting COVID-19 infection through tears, with a reported sensitivity of approximately 99%. The innovative technology, announced on September 26 by Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, was developed by a team led by [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent government report has revealed significant disparities in the availability and cost of postpartum care centers across South Korea, highlighting concerns about equitable access to maternal health services. According to data obtained by Democratic Party lawmaker Park Hee-seung from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, over half of the [...]
ASAN, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Soonchunhyang University has announced a new initiative to provide students with a hearty breakfast for a mere 100 won, starting from the fall semester. The program, revealed on September 24, aims to ensure students begin their day with a nutritious meal. This move comes on the heels of a broader [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent evaluation of the world’s best cancer hospitals, three South Korean medical institutions have secured positions within the top 10, marking a significant achievement for the country’s healthcare system. According to Newsweek’s “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals” rankings released on September 18, Samsung Medical Center, Asan Medical Center, and [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea prepares for the launch of Wegovy, a highly anticipated weight loss medication, next month, questions are arising about its coverage under private health insurance plans. Wegovy, produced by Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk and famously touted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk as his weight management secret, is [...]
SEOUL, Sept.17 (Korea Bizwire) – With South Koreans reuniting with family members for the Chuseok holiday, a growing number of individuals are finding themselves grappling with an intensifying sense of isolation. Far from being a mere emotional inconvenience, loneliness has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an “urgent global health threat,” while the [...]