Very few figures of the ancient Greek world of medicine loom as large as Diocles of Carystus, even though he is not as known as he should be.

Ancient Greek physicians observed symptoms of sleep apnea and relied on surgery to treat airway issues, as shown in Dionysius ...

But is salad healthy? According to Galen (Claudius Galenus, 129-216 AD), a balanced diet should include plenty of meat, but vegetables and fruit? Not so much. He took particular offense at ...

Galen C. Whiteman, loving husband, father, and grandfather, 89, of Millbury, Ohio, died peacefully, surrounded by his family Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Galen was born ...

Ancient Greek Olympians, researchers say, ate sheep’s testicles for a testosterone boost, while gladiator physician Claudius Galen prescribed the boiled hind hooves of Abyssinian asses ...

Famous contributors to medical knowledge and practice? U. S. students last week compared two lists, a U. S. selection recorded in the Journal of the American Medical Association and a British ...

Claudius Galen (130-200 AD) furthered the understanding of hydrocephalus by recognizing the role of vasodilation in intracranial compartments. 2.2. Advances in Anatomy and CSF Dynamics Thomas Willis ...

One of the most well-known doctors during ancient times was Claudius Galen, a physician who worked with gladiators at Pergumum for four years. He reportedly saved many lives at the time while also ...

But Galen noted these people did not always use ... Similarly, the writer Claudius Aelian (2nd-3rd century AD) said holidays were simply devised as an excuse to be lazy: Look at you men ...

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Gladiator II. The gladiator doctor named Ravi in Gladiator II is based on some real-life ...

Claudius Galen—a celebrated Roman physician—believed this made them too flabby for serious combat and criticized the practice. 5. Your pre-workout routine should include lots of body oil.