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2026年9月23日•1分で読めます
South Korea launches newborn whole-genome screening project AGIJIGI to detect rare diseases early
South Korea's public health initiative 'AGIJIGI' begins recruiting newborns for whole-genome sequencing to identify treatable rare genetic disorders before symptoms appear.
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2026年9月20日•1分で読めます
Samsung Seoul Hospital Chosen for Korean ARPA‑H Project to Tackle Elderly Depression
Samsung Seoul Hospital was selected as lead institute for a new Korean ARPA‑H research project aimed at addressing elderly depression and mental‑health crises in Korea’s super‑aged society.
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2026年9月15日•1分で読めます
KCDC adopts whole-genome sequencing to trace TB transmission in Korea
Korea Disease Control Agency will revamp TB strain genotyping using whole-genome sequencing to better identify transmission links, aiming to meet the 2027 target of <20 cases per 100,000.
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2026年9月6日•1分で読めます
KCDC releases 2025 injury statistics highlighting age‑specific risks in ER patients
The 2025 Korean injury report shows 98,615 ER cases, with children prone to falls and seniors to slips, 23.8% hospitalized and 2.3% mortality.
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2026年9月6日•1分で読めます
High-Intensity Unpaid Caregiving Linked to Depression and Lower Life Satisfaction, Canadian Study Finds
Canadians providing unpaid care over 20 hours weekly show more depressive symptoms and lower life satisfaction, study shows.
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2026年9月6日•1分で読めます
Leisure Exercise Lowers Dementia Risk; Occupational Labor May Raise It, Study Shows
A review of 74 studies by USC researchers found that physical activity during leisure time is linked to reduced dementia risk, whereas heavy physical labor jobs may increase risk.
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2026年9月6日•1分で読めます
Study suggests combining potassium increase with sodium reduction improves hypertension control
A recent report in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition argues that adding potassium to sodium‑reduction diets may better manage high blood pressure.
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2026年9月4日•1分で読めます
WHO/IARC predicts up to 66.7% rise in global cancer cases by 2050
A WHO/IARC report forecasts a 66.7% increase in cancer incidence by 2050, highlighting prevention potential and greater impact on low‑income nations.
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2026年8月30日•1分で読めます
Vaccination with Varicella, COVID‑19, HPV, and Shingles Reduces Idiopathic Uveitis Risk, Study Finds
A US study reports that recipients of varicella, COVID‑19, HPV and shingles vaccines have a markedly lower risk of developing idiopathic uveitis, with varicella showing the strongest effect.
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2026年8月30日•1分で読めます
Curtin University Study Shows Lifestyle Changes Can Prevent Dementia
A study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity finds that managing modifiable risk factors can significantly reduce dementia risk, highlighting need for personalized approaches.
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2026年8月30日•2分で読めます
Ireland and WHO Partner on €12.5 M Initiative to Boost Global Assistive Technology Access
Ireland pledged €12.5 million to WHO to accelerate affordable assistive technology, targeting 2.5 billion people worldwide through digital solutions and training.
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2026年8月25日•1分で読めます
Chile's Food Labelling Law Linked to Reduced Child Obesity Risk, Study Finds
A Lancet study shows Chile's Food Labelling and Advertising Law lowers overweight and obesity risk among children by promoting healthier eating habits.