A medieval concept is gaining attention on social media. The idea of an imbalance of bodily fluids, known as plétora, was described by doctors in 12th century Italy. They noted symptoms such as a reddish face, large and bright eyes, and a swollen body.
In a more recent statement, the US Secretary of Health and Human Services commented on the health of children. The secretary mentioned observing children with various health issues, including inflammation and mitochondrial problems, which can be noticeable in their appearance and behavior. Further information on this topic is available from the source, KVIA ABC-7.
Details about the resurgence of interest in medieval remedies and the secretary's comments can be found there.
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