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Nxera Pharma To Receive US$4.8 Million In Milestone Payments Following Centessa's Initiation Of Clinical Development Of ORX142, A Novel Orexin Receptor 2 (OX2R) Agonist
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Tokyo, Japan and Cambridge, UK, 4 July 2025 – Nxera Pharma Co., Ltd. (“Nxera” or“the Company”; TSE 4565) today announces that it will receive US$4.8 million in milestone payments from Centessa Pharmaceuticals...
SNUBH infectious disease expert wins 2 editorial awards from Springer Nature
Korea Biomedical Review
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July 4, 2025
Professor Song Kyoung-ho of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) has received dual recognition at the 2025 Editor of Distinction Awards, a prestigious editorial honors program hosted by global...
South Korea's Exports Of Food, Agro Products Hit All-Time High
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 3 (IANS) South Korea's exports of agricultural and food products climbed to a record high in the first half on the growing popularity of Korean culture, the agriculture ministry said on Thursday.The combined outbound...
Full-Body MRIs Promise To Detect Disease Early. Do They Work?
Science Friday - New York
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FLORA LICHTMAN: This is Science Friday, and I’m Flora Lichtman. The latest trend in celebrity health care– full-body MRI scans. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian are endorsing them. They aren’t covered by health insurance and run over $2,000 out of...
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Setback for Trump: South Korea calls trade talks ‘very difficult’, deal unlikely before July 9 deadline
Firstpost
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July 3, 2025
South Korea’s president has expressed scepticism that fraught trade talks with the United States can be concluded before Washington’s July 9 deadline to avert steep tariffs, saying that “the two sides are not really clear on what they want”....
Việt Nam emerges as Southeast Asia’s rising star in high-tech medical treatment
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Once regarded as a low-cost destination offering basic healthcare services mainly for overseas Vietnamese and foreign patients, Việt Nam’s medical sector has undergone a rapid and impressive transformation. With growing mastery of...
N. Korea holds dog meat cooking contest, touts it as summer health food
Yonhap News Agency
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July 4, 2025
SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea hosted a dog meat cooking contest in Pyongyang to elevate culinary standards for the red meat, state media has reported, touting it as a traditional source of energy for the summer season. The "sweet meat"...
Impact of Low Hand Grip Strength on Quality of Life, Utilization of Healthcare, and Mental Health in Individuals with Airflow Limitation
Dove Medical Press
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July 3, 2025
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity, disability, and mortality worldwide.1 The prevalence and burden of COPD are projected to increase in the coming decades as global life expectancy...
Seoul is going easy on its ‘lovebugs’, many people want them dead
The Straits Times
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July 3, 2025
SEOUL – They’re called “lovebugs” but nobody seems to love them. In fact, a lot of people in South Korea want them dead. The thumbnail-size insects began swarming parts of Seoul and nearby cities in mating pairs in June. The infestation is...
Treetop relaxation and gourmet cuisine in the heart of Seoul at Surak Hyu
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 3, 2025
Three tree houses at newly built relaxation village Surak Hyu are seen surrounded by lush greenery in Nowon District, northern Seoul, on June 28. [LEE SOO-JUNG] [GIVE IT A GO] On an overcast Saturday afternoon, my college friend and I arrived at a...
South Korea closely tracking radioactivity after North Korea reportedly dumps nuclear waste into rivers
The Independent
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July 2, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
South Korean Ex-Prez Yoon To Appear For Special Counsel Questioning Saturday: Lawyers
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 2 (IANS) South Korean former President Yoon Suk Yeol will appear for a special counsel team's second round of questioning over his martial law bid this weekend, his lawyers said Wednesday.Yoon has accepted special...
How K-Dramas are reclaiming Mental Health Narratives
allkpop
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Mental health isn’t a subject that K-dramas used to talk about much. For a long time, it was seen as shameful, something to be hidden or feared. But times are changing, and Korean dramas are helping lead the conversation. Whether it’s depression,...
From Seoul to Silicon Dreams: Korea’s Unicorn Startups Ranked
TechNews180
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July 3, 2025
South Korea's startup ecosystem is booming to become one of Asia's hottest innovation places. More than 20 Korean unicorns are officially recognized in 2025; the names Yanolja and Market Kurly are some common ones. These companies are not just...
Doctor fights disease and war in two Koreas
Youth Journalism International
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July 3, 2025
Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea – A doctor with roots in both South Korea and America traveled 29 times to North Korea – a place usually out of reach – to fight disease. “Even though North Korea is not that friendly with South Korea or the United...
From South Korea to Paraguay: A Woman’s Journey To Elevate Coffee Standards
The Asunción Times
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July 2, 2025
‘Road to Asu Coffee Fest’ is a five-part storytelling series by The Ascunción Times, leading up to the lively Asu Coffee Fest, Paraguay’s premier coffee celebration on July 12 and 13 2025. Guided by Sol and Diego, two passionate coffee enthusiasts...
‘The сow died — but there's allegedly no foot-and-mouth disease’: Tajik farmers raise alarms as authorities deny outbreak
Asia Plus
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15:38, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus While Turkiye closes all livestock markets due to a surge in foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) cases, farmers in parts of Tajikistan suspect a similar outbreak among their cattle — yet national authorities firmly deny any...
Watch as millions of ‘lovebugs’ swarm hikers on South Korean mountain
The Independent
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July 2, 2025
Millions of “lovebugs” have invaded South Korea, swarming hiking trails and urban areas across the capital. Clouds of the insects, which do not transmit diseases or sting humans, can be seen flocking over the peak of Gyeyang Mountain in Incheon...
South Korean Exports Rebounded In June, Driven By Solid Chip Demand
Seeking Alpha
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July 1, 2025
Summary South Korean exports increased in June despite drops in goods shipments to the US and China, the two largest trading partners. The data reflects stable global demand, particularly for chips, vessels, and bio-health products. Imports also...
“Yeah, no, pass. Hard pass” — General Hospital fame Bryce Durfee recalls how his wife almost rejected him before their lasting romance began
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
Bryce Durfee, the actor who plays WSB Agent Vaughn on General Hospital, recently revealed how his real-life romance with wife Amber Rood Durfee nearly didn't occur. Talking to Soap Opera Digest, the actor explained how their relationship, now more...