Medicine
Core Concepts in Medicine and Health
Quick fact
The concept of homeostasis, first described by Claude Bernard in the 19th century and named by Walter Cannon, is considered one of the most fundamental ideas in medicine—it describes the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.
Why this is interesting
Why do doctors study physiology, pathology, and epidemiology before learning about specific diseases? Because medicine is built on a foundation of core concepts that explain how health works and how it breaks down.