5 superfoods that don’t get enough attention

The news website of business and technology magazine Forbes reported on five healthy food. Experts on nutrition Kristin Kirkpatrick and Liz Bedell made the list. 1. SpinachIn terms of daily recommended intake, spinach contains 52 percent for beta carotene, 460 percent for vitamin K and 34 percent for vitamin C. It contains 21 percent for iron and 15 percent for vitamin B6. Spinach also contains glycoglycerolipids, which help in the fight against cancer.2. Olive oilOlive oil’s big claim to fame i

Feb. 9, 2014

Samsung chairman wins inheritance lawsuit

The Seoul High Court turned down Thursday an inheritance suit against Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee lodged by his elder brother Maeng-hee, upholding a lower court’s previous ruling in favor of the younger Lee. “The court judged that the plaintiff (and other siblings) implicitly agreed on (Samsung chairman) Lee’s inheritance of shares in Samsung Group affiliates including Samsung Life Insurance and Samsung Electronics since they did not file any complaint about it for a long period of time,” said

Feb. 6, 2014

‘Cancer not a death sentence’

Cancer remains one of the most deadly diseases in human history that has no ultimate cure.According to a report released on Feb. 4, World Cancer Day, the disease killed about 8.2 million people globally in 2012 and the number of cancer cases is on rise with 14 million reported the same year. The International Agency for Research on Cancer under the United Nations predicts that the number will rise 75 percent to nearly 25 million over the next two decades.Despite the bleak outlook, Shim Young-mog

Feb. 6, 2014

Peritonitis

The peritoneum is a membrane that covers various organs in the abdomen. Peritonitis is an inflammation of this structure.Peritonitis can be divided into acute and chronic types depending on the progress, or as infective and non-infective depending on the cause.Acute peritonitis is associated with abdominal pain, whereas in chronic peritonitis the pain may actually decrease in severity. Other symptoms such as abdominal distention and nausea can also develop.Causes of acute peritonitis include per

Feb. 6, 2014

Experiment adds sense of touch to artificial hand

WASHINGTON (AP) ― To feel what you touch ― that’s the holy grail for artificial limbs. In a step toward that goal, European researchers created a robotic hand that let an amputee feel differences between a bottle, a baseball and a mandarin orange.The patient only got to experiment with the bulky prototype for a week, and it’s far from the bionics of science fiction movies. But the research released Wednesday is part of a major effort to create more lifelike, and usable, prosthetics.“It was just

Feb. 6, 2014

AfreecaTV aims to outdo YouTube

New media has ushered in a new era where anyone can produce and broadcast content, and become a star instantly.Easier access to the Internet, high-quality cameras and editing software have made video production and distribution simple, allowing platforms such as Google’s YouTube and Korea-based AfreecaTV to gain ground over traditional media.The two share similarities as video-sharing sites and have proven to be effective in marketing brands and stars, as seen from Korean rapper Psy’s “Gangnam S

Feb. 5, 2014

Korea’s culture industry should be as diverse as its culture

We talk a lot about corporate culture, but it’s worth dwelling on how Korea’s dominant corporate structure has affected the arts and the ability of Korea’s artists to succeed. The success of Korea’s conglomerates in recent years hasn’t been matched by other parts of the economy. Just two companies ― Samsung Group and Hyundai Motor Group ― generated over 30 percent of Korea’s operating profits in the fourth quarter. That’s a tribute to those companies’ innovations and hard work. But surely Korea

Feb. 5, 2014

Am I carbohydrate addict?

A quiz to self-evaluate one’s carbohydrate addiction is drawing netizens’ attention. Carbohydrate addiction is defined as an excessive craving for high-carb foods such as rice, cookies and chocolate to feel normal.  Ask yourself if any of these statements applies to you. If you agree with more than 4 statements, you might be a carb addict. 1. I eat bread rather than rice in the morning.2. I lack concentration at around 3-4 and feel hungry.3. I feel tired after having a meal.4. I always have choc

Feb. 5, 2014

Not-so-sweet facts about sugar

A new study showed that sugar in the diet may cause cardiovascular-related deaths, Forbes reported. Researchers estimated that people who consumed between 10 and 25 percent of their calories from added sugar had a 30 percent higher chance of cardiovascular mortality. For people who consumed more than 25 percent of their calories from added sugar, the risk nearly tripled.According to the research, sugar has adverse health effects as “empty calories” that supply food energy but little or no other

Feb. 5, 2014

Samsung, LG to supply batteries for Apple’s iWatch

Contrary to recent news reports of solar-powered smart watches, Apple has confirmed that it will stick with lithium-ion batteries for its upcoming iWatch. These batteries are to be supplied mainly by Samsung SDI, LG Chem and Tianjin Lishen Battery, according to industry sources.This means the local manufacturers would be providing products for Samsung’s largest rival. “Apple will utilize LG Chem’s stepped battery since it offers better longevity than others and can be applied for different shape

Feb. 4, 2014