Humans have always searched for truth by finding rules in the midst of uncertainty, and medicine is no exception. Medicine has developed treatments based on empirical data, but uncertainty remains when it comes to applying them to individual patients. Modern medicine is based on scientific principles, but because of its limitations and complexity, it is not a perfect science and relies on...

Since the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, nuclear power has remained both a powerful source of energy and a dangerous weapon for mankind. Nuclear power plants are developing a variety of devices to increase safety, and nuclear fusion technology is being touted as a future source of energy without the problems of radiation. However, given the dangers of nuclear power, there...

  Addiction to technology, including smartphones, the internet, and gaming, is a growing problem in the modern world. Unlike simple substance addiction, the main cause of this addiction is the breakdown of human relationships and social isolation. In order to overcome addiction, we need to work on both personal and social levels to restore relationships.   Introduction Not long ago, the...

Depression can stem from feelings of self-blame, self-compassion, and self-pity. Here’s a look at how these emotions contribute to depression and how to overcome them, based on the theories of clinical psychologist Paul A. Hauck.   Depression is a condition in which feelings of sadness or lethargy persist for more than two weeks and interfere with daily life. Depression is divided into...

Keeping wild animals as pets increases the risk of disease and accidents for their keepers and the people around them, and causes suffering for the animals by not providing them with a suitable environment. For human and animal safety, there is a growing need for legislation to prohibit the keeping of wild animals as pets.   Not long ago, the animals that were considered pets were mainly...

Eating three meals is an ancient custom in human history, and intermittent fasting offers a new alternative to this traditional way of eating. Intermittent fasting may have positive effects such as activating longevity genes, controlling weight, and preventing disease, but there is a lack of long-term data and caution for specific populations.   “Eat three meals a day to get your energy up,”...

Smartphone addiction is a huge problem not only for teens, but also for adults. Government regulation is an attempt to solve this problem, but it’s controversial because it can stifle personal freedom. It is argued that individual reasoning and self-regulation are more important to prevent smartphone addiction than enforcement.   I always arrive at lectures 5-10 minutes early and...

Since the 2016 U.S. presidential election, fake news has become a social controversy, and both mainstream and non-mainstream media have been affected. Fake news has become easier to spread thanks to the development of information and communication technologies, and it is used as a political tool by encouraging confirmation bias. To solve this problem, it is necessary to strengthen the credibility...

Humans have historically been social animals, and the need for bonding still exists in the modern world. Even though social bonds may seem less important than in the past, living in isolation has a negative impact on survival, and they will be essential in the future.   Humans are social animals. This was stated by Aristotle, and it means that we cannot exist without society, and that even...

There are three main methods of treating cancer: surgery, drugs, and radiation therapy, and radiation therapy uses the difference in repair rates between normal cells and cancer cells to destroy cancer cells. Proton therapy, which minimizes the impact on normal cells and targets cancer cells more precisely than radiation therapy, has been attracting attention as the most effective and safe...