The Planet Has a Fever—and So Do We
June 26, 2026
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The Planet Has a Fever—and So Do We When physicians encounter a patient with fever, we understand that the elevated temperature is not the disease
The Planet Has a Fever—and So Do We When physicians encounter a patient with fever, we understand that the elevated temperature is not the disease
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In medicine, we often confront diseases at their most advanced stages—when breath is already short, arteries are already blocked, or a mass is already visible
In the clinic, I often meet patients who approach fasting with two extremes: enthusiasm or fear. Some see it as a miracle solution—“Doc, magfa-fasting na
