Published Jan. 8, 2025 | Read More | The tomb of a royal doctor was found at a necropolis full of the ancient elite in Egypt. Screengrab from Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Facebook ...

While ancient Egypt is well known for its architectural marvels, the society also made great strides in the field of medicine, and the oldest known document mentioning doctors comes from Egypt.

Some advice for staying healthy may sound familiar. But other recommendations – such as a fig-only diet for athletes – may raise eyebrows.

During this period the philosophical thinking of Yin-yang and five elements was formed, and in the field of medicine the ancient physicians had a preliminary understanding of pulse, blood ...

As the primary antibiotic used to treat gonorrhoea - an ancient STI referenced in the Bible and early Greek and Roman writing - resistance to ceftriaxone can make infections difficult to heal. Doctors ...

In the modern world, we know good nutrition is essential for our health. Doctors in ancient Greece and Rome knew this too—in fact diet advice was a mainstay of medical practice and health routines.