Frequent Consumption Raises Cancer Risk... The Refrigerator Food You Should Stop Eating Now

A domestic study has found that women who frequently consume processed meat have a significantly higher risk of developing breast cancer. In contrast, the study also revealed the intriguing finding that beef consumption may lower the risk of breast cancer.Breast cancer, the most common cancer among women in Korea, sees nearly 30,000 new diagnoses each year. Experts cite Westernized dietary habits, alcohol consumption, smoking, lack of exercise, obesity, and genetic factors as causes of breast cancer. Recently, a research team led by Professors Kang Daehee and Lee Hyobin from the Department of Preventive Medicine at Seoul National University, Professor Han Wonsik from the Department of Breast Surgery, and Professor Lee Jungeun from the Department of Food and Nutrition analyzed the correlation between processed meat consumption and breast cancer incidence using the urban-based cohort study (HEXA study). This study, published in the latest issue of the international journal Clinical Nutri

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09.30 21:16

Don't Just Blame Genetics... Foods That Can Cause Hair Loss Revealed

Experts have advised that dietary management is key to preventing hair loss. In particular, they warn that certain foods, such as refined carbohydrates and those with accumulated heavy metals, can trigger or worsen hair loss and should be approached with caution. The British daily newspaper Daily Mail reported on September 13 (local time), citing the opinions of dermatologists and hair loss treatment experts, that both deficiencies and excessive intake of specific nutrients can have a direct impact on hair health. Dermatologist Dr. Elly Rashid explained, "Diet can either accelerate or alleviate hair loss," adding, "If the nutrients required for hair production and maintenance are lacking, hair can become weaker or fall out more quickly." Key nutrients for hair health include iron, zinc, vitamin D, and folic acid. Dr. Rashid advised, "It is important to check the levels of these nutrients through regular blood tests and maintain a balanced diet." Iron can be obtained from red meat and g

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09.21 13:51

"After Eating Freshwater Snails"...Rare Parasitic Infection Reappears in South Korea After 10 Years

Experts are urging heightened caution to prevent parasitic infections after a rare case was recently confirmed in South Korea. This case, discovered during a routine endoscopic health check, marks the first report of this rare fluke infection in the country in a decade. The Medichek Research Institute of the Korea Association of Health Promotion announced on the 11th that four adult parasites were found during a colonoscopy in a woman in her 60s. The patient, who had long suffered from indigestion, constipation, and intermittent diarrhea, visited an internal medicine clinic, where flukes were detected in the terminal ileum and colon during the examination. Genetic analysis and morphological review identified the parasite as Echinostoma cinetorchis, a species rarely reported in South Korea, with the last known domestic case occurring in 2014. Notably, while most flukes typically inhabit the small intestine, adult flukes were also detected in the colon in this case. This finding was pub

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09.13 14:47

Another Sellout Frenzy Begins... Daiso's 5,000 Won Speaker Causes a Stir for Its "Insane Value for Money"

Breaking the long-held stereotype of "you get what you pay for," electronic products from the household goods retailer Daiso are gaining attention for their quality that goes beyond just being affordable. In particular, the 5,000 won speaker is being praised online as "insanely cost-effective" for its performance that rivals much more expensive products. Even IT YouTubers Are Impressed... The 5,000 Won Speaker Confused With MacBook Sound QualityA video from the IT YouTube channel "The Edit," which has 550,000 subscribers, recently became a hot topic. Editor H connected the 5,000 won Daiso wired speaker to an Apple MacBook and tested its sound. Amazed by the sound coming from the speaker, he remarked, "Why have I been using such expensive speakers all this time?" He was so surprised by the excellent sound quality that he even mistook the sound for coming from both the MacBook and the Daiso speaker at the same time. The production team confirmed that the sound was coming only from the

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09.06 13:07

"Intermittent Fasting"?Diet or Danger? ... 135% Higher Risk of Death from Heart Disease

A new study has found that intermittent fasting, a popular weight loss method, may increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. On August 31 (local time), the BBC in the United Kingdom reported findings from a team of researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in China and Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in the United States. The researchers tracked and analyzed the eating habits and health data of about 19,000 American adults over eight years. According to their results, individuals who restricted their eating window to less than eight hours per day had a 135% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared to those who ate over a period of 12 to 14 hours per day. The study was published on August 22 (local time) in the journal "Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews." Prolonged Fasting Can Be Fatal for Heart HealthIntermittent fasting typically involves eating only within an eight-hour window each da

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09.01 18:18

"I Ate It for Health Because It Was '100% Korean'... Shock as Carcinogen Found in Peanut Butter"

A peanut butter product marketed with the emphasis of being "100% Korean peanuts" has been found to contain carcinogens, prompting food authorities to initiate a recall. On August 29, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced that the "Nutiful Peanut Butter Smooth" product, produced by Foodholic in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province and sold by Kubrick Corporation in Gangnam, Seoul, was found to contain levels of the mold toxin "aflatoxin" that exceeded regulatory limits. Aflatoxin is a toxic substance that can develop in grains and nuts in hot and humid environments. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified it as a Group 1 carcinogen. If accumulated in the human body, it can cause severe health effects such as liver damage, bleeding, and diarrhea. The affected product has a marked expiration date of August 18, 2026, and a total of 567.8 kg (approximately 2,839 units) was distributed in the market. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has instructed the Goyang

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08.31 12:32

"Is the Cost Just for the Bag?"... Luxury Tote Resembling a Garbage Bag Priced at Shocking Level

Balenciaga, the French luxury brand known for its bold and unconventional designs, has now released a tote bag reminiscent of a standard garbage bag, priced at 1.5 million won. On August 25 (local time), British media outlets such as the Daily Mail and The Times reported that Balenciaga began pre-orders earlier this month for its new "Marche Packable Tote Bag," part of the 2025 winter collection.This product is a men's tote bag measuring 50 cm wide by 52.8 cm high. The front of the bag, which closely resembles a plastic shopping bag, is printed with the Balenciaga logo, brand name, official website address, and the address of its Paris store. However, the materials set it apart from ordinary polyethylene (PE) bags. Balenciaga used polyamide, a synthetic fiber, and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) to enhance durability. UHMWPE is known as the strongest plastic material currently available in terms of load-bearing and impact resistance. The company stated that the bag ca

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08.26 14:04

[Kim Jaeho's Life Story] <271> Protecting Knee Cartilage Health

Diseases affecting the knee joint are not life-threatening, but they can significantly reduce quality of life due to the various inconveniences experienced in daily activities. The number of people receiving treatment for various knee joint diseases has steadily increased from 2.72 million in 2016 to 3.31 million in 2024, which is only slightly less than the 3.96 million patients treated for diabetes. Knee joint diseases include knee osteoarthritis, which involves inflammation and pain as the cartilage in the knee joint wears away; chondromalacia patellae, where the cartilage in the knee joint weakens or becomes damaged; and patellar tendinitis, which is inflammation of the patellar tendon that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone (tibia). Among these, knee osteoarthritis is the most common, so this article will mainly focus on it. The knee joint is where the femur (thigh bone) above the knee, the tibia (shinbone) below the knee, and the patella (kneecap) in front of the knee

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08.22 12:00

"Is Leftover Pizza Safe to Eat the Next Day?"... Even Scholars Puzzled by Surprising Results Stir Debate

Frequent Consumption Raises Cancer Risk... The Refrigerator Food You Should Stop Eating Now

Don't Just Blame Genetics... Foods That Can Cause Hair Loss Revealed

"After Eating Freshwater Snails"...Rare Parasitic Infection Reappears in South Korea After 10 Years

Another Sellout Frenzy Begins... Daiso's 5,000 Won Speaker Causes a Stir for Its "Insane Value for Money"

"Intermittent Fasting"?Diet or Danger? ... 135% Higher Risk of Death from Heart Disease

"I Ate It for Health Because It Was '100% Korean'... Shock as Carcinogen Found in Peanut Butter"

"Is the Cost Just for the Bag?"... Luxury Tote Resembling a Garbage Bag Priced at Shocking Level

[Kim Jaeho's Life Story] <271> Protecting Knee Cartilage Health

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