Medical Articles

The Difference Between “White,” “Green,” and “Black”

05.07.2026

白・緑・黒の違い
There are various eye conditions that people experience, such as dry eye, styes, and conjunctivitis. In this article, we will discuss “cataracts,” “glaucoma,” and “black cataracts”...
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Is it better not to take painkillers?

28.06.2026

痛み止めは飲まない方がいい?
Some patients feel that they “don’t want to take painkillers.” Perhaps you’re thinking, “Painkillers just mask the pain; they don’t actually cure the root cause, so there’s no poin...
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What is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?

21.06.2026

The fairy tale Alice in Wonderland is known throughout the world. In the story, Alice takes a special medicine that causes her to grow larger or smaller. Alice in Wonderland Syndro...
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Doodling Boosts Concentration!

14.06.2026

You may have experienced the urge to doodle aimlessly on a piece of paper in front of you during meetings or while studying. Even U.S. President John F. Kennedy notoriously doodled...
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Is it really true that you should limit yourself to one egg a day?

07.06.2026

When people hear the word “cholesterol,” many probably think of it as something bad for the body. In fact, cholesterol is essential for the human body; it serves as a crucial build...
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Beware of Eye Strain!

31.05.2026

Eyeglasses and laptop representing eye strain, tired eyes, and vision fatigue from prolonged screen use.
We’ll be discussing eye strain, a condition commonly seen in modern people who spend long hours working on computers or constantly looking at their smartphones. Medically speaking,...
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Understanding Fever (Part 4)

24.05.2026

Parent measuring a child’s fever with a thermometer, representing febrile seizures and fever care for children.
This time, we’ll discuss febrile seizures—a common concern when children have a fever. When a child’s temperature rises, they may experience a febrile seizure (commonly known as...
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Understanding Fever (Part 3)

17.05.2026

Child with a fever holding a thermometer while resting at home, illustrating common concerns about fever and brain damage in children.
Last time, we discussed how important it is to manage dehydration when your child has a fever. Today, we will address "brain damage"—a common concern shared by many parents. To ...
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Understanding Fever (Part 2)

05.05.2026

Mother caring for a child drinking water in bed while recovering from a fever.
Last time, we discussed that by Japanese standards, a fever is defined as 37.5°C or higher and a high fever as 38.0°C or higher, with 38.0°C serving as a common benchmark for seeki...
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Understanding Fever (Part 1)

05.05.2026

Child sleeping while a caregiver checks their temperature with a digital thermometer.
When a child falls ill, fever is often the symptom that causes parents the most anxiety. It’s perfectly natural to feel worried when your child’s temperature rises. Over the next f...
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