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Secondhand Smoke (Passive Smoking)
#secondhand smoke, #passive smoking, #smoking cessation, #heart disease, #stroke, #lung cancer, #diabetes mellitus, #respiratory system, #headache, #a splitting headache, #migraine, #back-of-head pain, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop, #blood-streaked sputum, #coughing up blood, #weakness in arms and legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body
Secondhand smoke exposure, also called passive smoking, means that a person who does not smoke breathes in smoke from a smoker's cigarette. Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, including carcinogens (substances that can cause cancer), and long exposure in an enclosed space can be harmful even to nonsmokers. If you are concerned about secondhand smoke, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Stroke
#stroke, #dementia, #vascular dementia, #high blood pressure, #snoring, #weakness in the arms or legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body
Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or ruptures. A blocked blood vessel is called a cerebral infarction, and a ruptured one is called a cerebral hemorrhage. If symptoms appear, going to the emergency room immediately is the most important way to reduce aftereffects. Stroke is also closely related to dementia. The main symptom of stroke is the loss of a specific bodily function, such as paralysis of the arms or legs. The most important factor in treatment is the golden time (the critical time window for treatment), so please be sure to consult a medical specialist for an accurate diagnosis. If abnormal symptoms appear, call 119 (Korea's emergency number) or go to the emergency room immediately.2026-06-26
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Sugar Intake and Health
#Sugar, #Table sugar, #Blood sugar, #Obesity, #Carbohydrates, #Simple sugars, #Diabetes prevention, #Diet
Simple sugars, such as table sugar, need little digestion and are absorbed into the bloodstream quickly, which can cause blood sugar to rise sharply. Excessive intake raises the risk of obesity and metabolic disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting free sugars to less than 10% of daily energy intake and suggests a further reduction to less than 5% for additional health benefits. Free sugars include added sugars and sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, and fruit juices.2026-06-26
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Vaginitis
#vaginitis, #bacterial vaginosis, #candidal vaginitis, #trichomoniasis, #atrophic vaginitis, #vaginal discharge, #itching
Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina and is common among women. Depending on the cause, it is classified as bacterial vaginosis, candidal vaginitis, trichomonas vaginitis, or atrophic vaginitis, among others. If you have symptoms such as discharge, odor, or itching, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26