Medical Articles

Can Chocolate Help Prevent Summer Fatigue?

30.08.2026

Although August is coming to an end, hot days are still continuing in Japan. In the Philippines, where the climate remains warm throughout the year, many people may also experience...
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Reset Your Mind and Body in “Just 3 Minutes”!

23.08.2026

In modern society, busy daily lives, changing environments, and ongoing stress can easily disrupt the autonomic nervous system, making it simpler for mental and physical fatigue to...
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Have you ever experienced a sudden gout attack?

16.08.2026

Men in their 30s and older are particularly prone to this condition, which can cause severe swelling in the joints of the feet and intense pain sharp enough to make walking complet...
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Lying Dormant in Over 90% of Japanese People

09.08.2026

There is a painful skin disease that frequently affects Japanese expatriates living and working abroad: shingles (scientifically known as herpes zoster). Shingles is a distinct ...
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At what age does “empathy” begin to develop?

02.08.2026

“Empathy” is the profound ability to understand and share the feelings of others, and it is absolutely essential for building meaningful social bonds. So, are we naturally born wit...
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What Is a Herniated Disc?

26.07.2026

We often hear the term “hernia,” but few people may know exactly what it medically means. A “hernia” simply refers to a condition where an organ or tissue protrudes from its normal...
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What Is Nasal Discharge, Really?

19.07.2026

鼻水の正体は
Whether it’s from a cold or allergies, a runny nose can feel unstoppable. Having to blow your nose frequently or dealing with the discomfort of a stuffy nose—it’s really a nuisance...
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Can You Guess the Taste Based on the Color of a Pill?

12.07.2026

薬の色で味を想像できる?
What comes to mind when you hear the word “medicine”? Naturally, white tablets are often the first thing we imagine. However, if you type “medicine” into an online image search, yo...
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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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