July 9, 2023
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The Island of Hippocrates: God of Medicine
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, was born in Kos around 460 B.C. A contemporary of Sophocles, Socrates, and Democritus, Hippocrates eschewed superstition in medical practice, emphasizing the importance of diet, fresh air, healthful waters, physical exercise, climate, and healthy living. According to David H. Newman, MD, director of clinical research at the Department of […]