Medicine
Core Concepts in Medicine and Health
Quick fact
The concept of homeostasis was first described by Claude Bernard in the 19th century, yet it remains the central principle behind nearly every treatment—from fever reducers to blood pressure medications.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered how doctors can diagnose a condition you've never heard of? It's because all of medicine rests on a handful of powerful ideas that serve as the GPS for health and disease.