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A Medicine Not Yet Named: The ‘27th Karte’ We Will Write

A Medicine Not Yet Named: The ‘27th Karte’ We Will Write

Not long ago, I binge-watched a Japanese medical drama titled The 19th Karte. What is a "karte"? A quick search reveals it stems from the German word...
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The "Complete Protein" Myth: How Animal Meat Triggers Cancer, Hypertension, and Diabetes

Animal protein is widely celebrated as a "complete protein" because it contains all essential amino acids.
The Next Level of Joint Care: Why Robot-Assisted Hip Surgery Demands a Higher Class of Surgical Expertise

The Next Level of Joint Care: Why Robot-Assisted Hip Surgery Demands a Higher Class of Surgical Expertise

A man in his 60s, referred to as Mr. A, recently visited a clinic to address chronic knee pain.
Beyond the Paleolithic Myth: Why Human Biology Clashes with the Carnivore Diet

Beyond the Paleolithic Myth: Why Human Biology Clashes with the Carnivore Diet

What proportion of human history does the Paleolithic era actually represent? The Paleolithic period spans from roughly...
Odds of Alien Life Near Zero—and What Sci-Fi Reveals About Human Nature

Odds of Alien Life Near Zero—and What Sci-Fi Reveals About Human Nature

Co-written and directed by Steven Spielberg, the upcoming film Disclosure Day takes the existence of extraterrestrial...
Why Starvation Diets Deprive Women of Sleep: The Critical Role of Energy Balance

Why Starvation Diets Deprive Women of Sleep: The Critical Role of Energy Balance

A new study has revealed that dieting purely for health or cosmetic appearance can inadvertently lead to severe sleep...
[Japan - Jichi Medical University] “Even if I'm told to come to Tokyo, I will go to my hometown”

[Japan - Jichi Medical University] “Even if I'm told to come to Tokyo, I will go to my hometown”

Professor Minako Kamimoto, who teaches community medicine at Tottori University School of Medicine in Japan, is from...
Seeking the Right to a Dignified Death: The Growing Debate Over End-of-Life Autonomy

Seeking the Right to a Dignified Death: The Growing Debate Over End-of-Life Autonomy

When a patient with a terminal illness says, “I’d rather die,” it is rarely an empty complaint.
Reversing Pediatric Fatty Liver: The Power of a 3% Weight Loss

Reversing Pediatric Fatty Liver: The Power of a 3% Weight Loss

The obesity rate among children and adolescents is climbing annually, bringing with it a sharp rise in metabolic...
The Genealogy of the 'Reptilian Brain' Myth: Look at 'Behavior' Rather than 'Brain'

The Genealogy of the 'Reptilian Brain' Myth: Look at 'Behavior' Rather than 'Brain'

"The reptilian brain forms a primitive brain that is sensitive to fear and has a desire for desired rewards.