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Study Reveals Adequate Vitamin D Intake May Prevent Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease from Aging

Study Reveals Adequate Vitamin D Intake May Prevent Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease from Aging

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — New research findings suggest that proper intake of Vitamin D can inhibit the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition commonly associated with aging. The National Institute of Health, which operates under the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, shared these results in the January online edition of ‘Experimental & [...]

Medical Authorities Suggest Staying Active Indoors to Maintain Bone Strength

Medical Authorities Suggest Staying Active Indoors to Maintain Bone Strength

DAEJEON, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of South Koreans are gaining interest in health management at home as they are spending more time indoors due to the coronavirus. Medical authorities are asking the public to exercise as often as possible since staying indoors prevents people from being exposed to appropriate amounts of [...]

Lack of Outdoor Activity Leads to Atopic Dermatitis in Children

Lack of Outdoor Activity Leads to Atopic Dermatitis in Children

SEOUL, July 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Eight out of ten children in Korea suffer from a vitamin D deficiency that could eventually lead to atopic dermatitis or allergic rhinitis. A research team led by professor Kim Ji-hyun and clinical study researcher Yang Hye-kyung at Samsung Medical Center conducted a study in which 3,720 elementary school students [...]

Lack of Exposure to Sunlight May Lead to Chronic Fatigue

Lack of Exposure to Sunlight May Lead to Chronic Fatigue

SEOUL, Jan.19 (Korea Bizwire) – Research suggests that those who always feel tired might be lacking vitamin D, which is synthesized in the body when exposed to sunlight. The English journal ‘Daily Mail’ quotes the research of Professor Emad Al Duzahiri and his team at Queen Margaret University, Scotland, which concludes that you might be [...]