SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study found that Bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine disrupting chemical referred to as an environmental hormone, raises the obesity risk for adults. BPA-based plastics are used to make food containers, water bottles, sports equipment, CDs and DVDs. A research team from the Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Remote schooling at home following the coronavirus outbreak is resulting in the spread of obesity among children. A research team from the College of Medicine of the Catholic University of Korea measured the body mass index (BMI) of 226 children between 4 and 14 years of age. While it [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean children are gaining weight as the coronavirus pandemic drags on, forcing them to stay home. A lack of physical activity and increased consumption of snacks and late-night meals are seen as primary factors. At a local academic conference last year, one of the studies pointed to a [...]
DAEJEON, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — A research team consisting of local and international staff has mathematically identified the reason why obesity causes sleep disorder. A joint research team set up by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Florida State University announced on Monday that they had identified the principle of [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Recent statistics have revealed that despite having a far lower obesity rate than men, South Korean women account for an absolute majority in the use of drug-type anorexic agents. According to the data that Rep. Nam In-soon of the ruling Democratic Party received from the Ministry of Food and [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Teenagers living near convenience stores are more exposed to the risk of obesity, a recent study revealed. The Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs reported on Tuesday that obesity among teenagers is influenced by multiple variables including the area of residence, individual, and family practices. The institute collected [...]
SEJONG, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A customized anti-obesity education video will be aired to show the importance of a proper and balanced diet for infants and children, and to show adults how to prevent obesity. The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Health Promotion Institute announced that they will co-produce educational videos [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The buzz and popularity of ‘brown sugar bubble tea’ from Taiwan is continuing in South Korea. However, brown sugar drinks are high in calories and sugar, which requires the attention of some consumers, including those with diabetes. Brown sugar drinks are often advertised as having ‘healthy sweetness’ that is natural and unprocessed, but they [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government will be introducing obesity prevention program at schools, teaming up with three institutions to begin test driving the program this month. The Seoul Health Promotion School Program educates students on the principles of a healthy diet while lifting the educational burden from parents and teachers. [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The obesity rate for young South Korean students swelled to 25 percent last year from 21.2 percent in 2014, marking the fifth straight annual increase, the Ministry of Education said Wednesday. The overall health statistics of elementary, middle and high school students were also found to have deteriorated in [...]