Medical Frontiers

Medical Frontiers (2015 — 2026)
Ended

6 APR 2015Drama, Talk-Show, Documentary, News30 min
  • Type: Documentary
  • Networks: NHK World
  • Country: JP
  • Language: English
  • Schedule: Mondays
Japan is a world leader in health care. This program explores cutting-edge Japanese medical technologies and tips for a healthy lifestyle.
Most recent episode (S2026E4)
Episode 4
2026-03-16
12 seasons, 205 episodes schedule 4 d 6 h 30 min
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S2026:E1 — January 5, 2026 • 5 months ago
Immunotherapy: New Hope for Uterine Cancer
S2026:E2 — January 12, 2026 • 4 months ago
New Ways to Slow Alzheimer's Disease
S2026:E3 — February 16, 2026 • 3 months ago
Better Hearing May Prevent Dementia
S2026:E4 — March 16, 2026 • 2 months ago
GLP-1 Drugs for Obesity: Benefits and Risks
S2025:E1 — January 6, 2025 • 1 year ago
Nuclear Medicine to Treat Cancer
S2025:E2 — January 14, 2025 • 1 year ago
Exercise Is the Key to Surviving Cancer
S2025:E3 — February 11, 2025 • 1 year ago
Preventing Life-Threatening Chronic Kidney Disease
S2025:E4 — February 18, 2025 • 1 year ago
Technology to Tackle Pressure Injuries
S2025:E5 — March 17, 2025 • 1 year ago
Treating COPD for Longevity
S2025:E6 — March 25, 2025 • 1 year ago
A Long-Lasting Artificial Hip Joint To Change Your Life
S2025:E7 — May 20, 2025 • 1 year ago
Capturing Awakenings for Better Sleep
S2025:E8 — May 26, 2025 • 1 year ago
Things You Should Do To Prevent CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease)
S2025:E9 — July 1, 2025 • 11 months ago
The Impact of Biologics on Inflammatory Diseases
S2025:E10 — July 8, 2025 • 11 months ago
Dementia: Long-Term Study Reveals New Findings
S2025:E11 — August 11, 2025 • 9 months ago
Rectal Cancer: Advances in Anus-Preserving Surgery
S2025:E12 — August 18, 2025 • 9 months ago
Glaucoma: The Fight to Prevent Blindness
S2025:E13 — October 6, 2025 • 8 months ago
Matcha's Power, Explained by Science
S2025:E14 — October 13, 2025 • 7 months ago
New Approach To Treating Pancreatic Disease
S2025:E15 — November 24, 2025 • 6 months ago
Dental Breakthroughs To Save Your Smile
S2025:E16 — December 1, 2025 • 6 months ago
Straightening a Bent Spine Through Exercise
S2024:E1 — January 8, 2024 • 2 years ago
Destroying Pancreatic Cancer With Ultrasound
S2024:E2 — January 15, 2024 • 2 years ago
The Power of Vitamin D: From Osteoporosis to Cancer
S2024:E3 — February 6, 2024 • 2 years ago
New Findings on Walking and Running
S2024:E4 — February 13, 2024 • 2 years ago
Detecting Heart Disease With Intravascular Imaging
S2024:E5 — March 12, 2024 • 2 years ago
Genomic Testing for Lung Cancer
S2024:E6 — March 19, 2024 • 2 years ago
Fascia: Cause of Chronic Pain
S2024:E7 — May 14, 2024 • 2 years ago
Need Good Sleep? Reset Your Body Clock
S2024:E8 — May 21, 2024 • 2 years ago
Preventing Blindness With iPS Cells
S2024:E9 — June 17, 2024 • 1 year ago
Acupuncture to Improve Quality of Life
S2024:E10 — June 25, 2024 • 1 year ago
ICIs: Key to Surviving Cancer
S2024:E11 — August 6, 2024 • 1 year ago
Bring Your Blood Pressure Down!
S2024:E12 — August 13, 2024 • 1 year ago
Life-Saving Weight Loss Tips
S2024:E13 — September 30, 2024 • 1 year ago
Hydrogen Gas Could Save Lives
S2024:E14 — October 7, 2024 • 1 year ago
Why You Shouldn't Ignore a Stuffy Nose
S2024:E15 — November 18, 2024 • 1 year ago
Control Constipation to Control Your Life
S2024:E16 — November 25, 2024 • 1 year ago
Muse Cells: A New Stem Cell Treatment
S2023:E1 — January 23, 2023 • 3 years ago
How the Muscles Prevent Disease
S2023:E2 — January 30, 2023 • 3 years ago
Transforming Surgery With Japan's First Surgical Robot
S2023:E3 — March 6, 2023 • 3 years ago
Groundbreaking New Drug for Breast Cancer
S2023:E4 — May 22, 2023 • 3 years ago
Japanese Treatment EAT for Long COVID
S2023:E5 — May 29, 2023 • 3 years ago
Thorough Examinations for Causes of Dizziness
S2023:E6 — June 26, 2023 • 2 years ago
New Horizon in Cancer Care: Heavy Ion Radiotherapy
S2023:E7 — July 3, 2023 • 2 years ago
Oral Bacteria: The Key to Health
S2023:E8 — August 7, 2023 • 2 years ago
Breakthroughs in Stopping Aging
S2023:E9 — August 14, 2023 • 2 years ago
The Power of Natto, a Japanese Superfood
S2023:E10 — August 14, 2023 • 2 years ago
The Power of Natto, a Japanese Superfood
S2023:E11 — October 2, 2023 • 2 years ago
Treating Lumbar Disc Hernias With a Single Shot
S2023:E12 — October 9, 2023 • 2 years ago
Tackling Heart Failure Through the Kidneys
S2023:E13 — November 7, 2023 • 2 years ago
Walking Again With Robotic Rehabilitation
S2023:E14 — November 13, 2023 • 2 years ago
Challenges in Preventing Depression Relapse
S2022:E1 — January 24, 2022 • 4 years ago
Brain Regeneration: Transplanting Patients' Own Cells
S2022:E2 — January 31, 2022 • 4 years ago
Regenerative Medicine Using Living Cell Tubes
S2022:E3 — February 21, 2022 • 4 years ago
Destroying Cancer with Boron and Neutrons
S2022:E4 — February 28, 2022 • 4 years ago
The Culprit Behind Osteoporosis
S2022:E5 — March 7, 2022 • 4 years ago
The Health Benefits of Green Tea Catechins
S2022:E6 — March 14, 2022 • 4 years ago
Cancer Immunotherapy: NKT Cells, the Immune System's "Queen Bee"
S2022:E7 — March 21, 2022 • 4 years ago
Easing Chronic Pain Through the Brain
S2022:E8 — March 28, 2022 • 4 years ago
Telemedicine for Remote Areas
S2022:E9 — April 4, 2022 • 4 years ago
The Ultimate Surgery for Rectal Cancer
S2022:E10 — April 11, 2022 • 4 years ago
Atopic Dermatitis: Breaking the Itch-Scratch Cycle
S2022:E11 — April 18, 2022 • 4 years ago
Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
S2022:E12 — April 25, 2022 • 4 years ago
Treating Scars with Mechanotherapy
S2022:E13 — May 2, 2022 • 4 years ago
Gut Microbiota: An Amazing Power to Regulate Health
S2022:E14 — May 9, 2022 • 4 years ago
Gut Microbiota: Defeating Intractable Diseases
S2022:E15 — May 16, 2022 • 4 years ago
Telemedicine for Remote Areas
S2022:E16 — May 23, 2022 • 4 years ago
Exploring the Mystery of Good Sleep
S2022:E17 — May 30, 2022 • 4 years ago
Visualizing Tiny Blood Vessels in 3D
S2022:E18 — June 6, 2022 • 4 years ago
Medical Smart Revolution
S2022:E19 — June 13, 2022 • 3 years ago
Aromas' Surprising Healing Powers
S2022:E20 — June 20, 2022 • 3 years ago
Japan's Best Hospital for Parkinson's Disease
S2022:E21 — June 27, 2022 • 3 years ago
Fighting COVID-19 With Kampo Medicine
S2022:E22 — July 4, 2022 • 3 years ago
COVID-19: The Potential of Antibody Drugs
S2022:E23 — July 11, 2022 • 3 years ago
Killing Cancer Cells with a Virus
S2022:E24 — July 18, 2022 • 3 years ago
Detecting Cancer with AI
S2022:E25 — July 25, 2022 • 3 years ago
The Road to Patient Safety
S2022:E26 — August 1, 2022 • 3 years ago
Visualizing Each Patient's Heart Accurately
S2022:E27 — August 8, 2022 • 3 years ago
Lifelike Surgical Training Model
S2022:E28 — August 15, 2022 • 3 years ago
Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Treatment
S2022:E29 — August 22, 2022 • 3 years ago
Superfoods in Shiga - Blessings of Lake Biwa
S2022:E30 — August 29, 2022 • 3 years ago
Superfoods in Shiga - A Diet Influenced by Buddhism
S2022:E31 — September 5, 2022 • 3 years ago
Ningen Dock for Your Health
S2022:E32 — September 12, 2022 • 3 years ago
Reawaken the Ovaries to Give Birth
S2022:E33 — September 19, 2022 • 3 years ago
Cutting-Edge Regenerative Medicine for the Knees
S2022:E34 — September 26, 2022 • 3 years ago
Stopping Migraines in Their Tracks
S2022:E35 — October 25, 2022 • 3 years ago
Vitamin C: The Key to Health and Longevity
S2022:E36 — November 1, 2022 • 3 years ago
Virtual Reality's Potential to Change Medicine
S2022:E37 — December 6, 2022 • 3 years ago
Transforming Ophthalmology With AI
S2022:E38 — December 13, 2022 • 3 years ago
Nursing Technology for Care With Dignity
S2021:E1 — January 18, 2021 • 5 years ago
COVID-19: Lessons from the "Japan Model"
S2021:E2 — January 25, 2021 • 5 years ago
COVID-19: Preventing Infection Through Visualization
S2021:E3 — February 15, 2021 • 5 years ago
Treating Scars with Mechanotherapy
S2021:E4 — February 22, 2021 • 5 years ago
COVID-19: The Mystery of Prolonged Symptoms
S2021:E5 — March 16, 2021 • 5 years ago
Gut Microbiota: An Amazing Power to Regulate Health
S2021:E6 — March 23, 2021 • 5 years ago
Gut Microbiota: Defeating Intractable Diseases
S2021:E7 — May 10, 2021 • 5 years ago
Cancer Immunotherapy: Targeting Tumors with Light and Antibodies
S2021:E8 — May 17, 2021 • 5 years ago
Cancer Immunotherapy: NKT Cells, the Immune System's "Queen Bee"
S2021:E9 — June 28, 2021 • 4 years ago
Telemedicine for Remote Areas
S2021:E10 — July 19, 2021 • 4 years ago
Preemptive Medicine for Dementia
S2021:E11 — July 26, 2021 • 4 years ago
Tackling Dementia After Onset
S2021:E12 — August 16, 2021 • 4 years ago
Medical Smart Revolution
S2021:E13 — September 20, 2021 • 4 years ago
Aromas' Surprising Healing Powers
S2021:E14 — October 11, 2021 • 4 years ago
Game Changers in Cancer Testing
S2021:E15 — October 18, 2021 • 4 years ago
COVID-19: The Potential of Antibody Drugs
S2021:E16 — October 25, 2021 • 4 years ago
Killing Cancer Cells with a Virus
S2021:E17 — November 22, 2021 • 4 years ago
The Health Benefits of Green Tea Catechins
S2021:E18 — November 29, 2021 • 4 years ago
Burning Fat with Fat Cells
S2021:E19 — December 6, 2021 • 4 years ago
Medical Smart Revolution
S2021:E20 — December 13, 2021 • 4 years ago
Preemptive Medicine for Dementia
S2021:E21 — December 20, 2021 • 4 years ago
Tackling Dementia After Onset
S2021:E22 — December 27, 2021 • 4 years ago
Aromas' Surprising Healing Powers
S2020:E1 — January 13, 2020 • 6 years ago
Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatments: Fluorescence-Guided Surgery
S2020:E2 — January 20, 2020 • 6 years ago
Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatments: Advancing Genomic Medicine
S2020:E3 — February 17, 2020 • 6 years ago
Superfoods in Shimane - Turning to Tradition for Health
S2020:E4 — February 24, 2020 • 6 years ago
Superfoods in Shimane - Clues to Becoming a Centenarian
S2020:E5 — March 16, 2020 • 6 years ago
iPS Cells Part 1: Regenerating Organs and Nerves
S2020:E6 — March 23, 2020 • 6 years ago
iPS Cells Part 2: Drug Development for Intractable Diseases
S2020:E7 — April 20, 2020 • 6 years ago
Early Detection of the "Silent Killer"
S2020:E8 — April 27, 2020 • 6 years ago
The Ultimate Surgery for Rectal Cancer
S2020:E9 — May 25, 2020 • 6 years ago
Unmasking the Virus
S2020:E10 — June 15, 2020 • 5 years ago
Fighting COVID-19: The Role of Immune Cells
S2020:E11 — June 22, 2020 • 5 years ago
Strengthening Immunity Against COVID-19
S2020:E12 — July 20, 2020 • 5 years ago
The Autonomic Nervous System: A Regulator of Immunity
S2020:E13 — September 21, 2020 • 5 years ago
COVID-19: The True Value of Vaccines
S2020:E14 — September 28, 2020 • 5 years ago
COVID-19: Healthcare's New Normal - Protecting Both Staff and Patients
S2020:E15 — October 19, 2020 • 5 years ago
Preventing Infection with Mucosal Immunity
S2020:E16 — October 27, 2020 • 5 years ago
Understanding Depression: A Disorder Surging amid the Pandemic
S2020:E17 — November 30, 2020 • 5 years ago
Atopic Dermatitis: Breaking the Itch-Scratch Cycle
S2020:E18 — December 7, 2020 • 5 years ago
Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
S2019:E1 — January 8, 2019 • 7 years ago
Series Acupuncture: Complementary Cancer Treatments
S2019:E2 — January 13, 2019 • 7 years ago
Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Niigata
S2019:E3 — January 15, 2019 • 7 years ago
Series Acupuncture: Painless Needles for Pain
S2019:E4 — February 19, 2019 • 7 years ago
High-Tech Fall Prevention
S2019:E5 — February 26, 2019 • 7 years ago
Warmth is Good Medicine
S2019:E6 — March 19, 2019 • 7 years ago
Obesity as Disease
S2019:E7 — March 26, 2019 • 7 years ago
Robotic Hand for the Future
S2019:E8 — April 5, 2019 • 7 years ago
Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Okinawa
S2019:E9 — April 23, 2019 • 7 years ago
Robotic Surgery Revolution
S2019:E10 — April 29, 2019 • 7 years ago
Training the Brain to Boost Hearing
S2019:E11 — May 13, 2019 • 7 years ago
Your Cells Can Cure Joint Pain
S2019:E12 — May 20, 2019 • 7 years ago
Detecting Cancer with AI
S2019:E13 — July 15, 2019 • 6 years ago
The Road to Patient Safety
S2019:E14 — July 22, 2019 • 6 years ago
Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Treatment
S2019:E15 — September 16, 2019 • 6 years ago
Superfoods in Shiga - Blessings of Lake Biwa
S2019:E16 — September 23, 2019 • 6 years ago
Superfoods in Shiga - A Diet Influenced by Buddhism
S2019:E17 — October 21, 2019 • 6 years ago
Ningen Dock for Your Health
S2019:E18 — October 28, 2019 • 6 years ago
Super-micro Surgery
S2019:E19 — November 26, 2019 • 6 years ago
Reawaken the Ovaries to Give Birth
S2019:E20 — December 2, 2019 • 6 years ago
Treating Cancer with CyberKnife
S2018:E1 — January 2, 2018 • 8 years ago
Walking Again With Robotics
S2018:E2 — January 9, 2018 • 8 years ago
Practice Makes Perfect
S2018:E3 — January 16, 2018 • 8 years ago
Detecting Traces of Cancer
S2018:E4 — January 23, 2018 • 8 years ago
Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Kanazawa -
S2018:E5 — February 6, 2018 • 8 years ago
3D Surgical Revolution
S2018:E6 — February 13, 2018 • 8 years ago
Muscles to the Rescue
S2018:E7 — February 20, 2018 • 8 years ago
Healing Headaches Naturally
S2018:E8 — February 24, 2018 • 8 years ago
Medical Frontiers Special - Hug Me, Robot! -
S2018:E9 — February 27, 2018 • 8 years ago
Omega-3 for Better Health
S2018:E10 — March 6, 2018 • 8 years ago
Stiff Shoulders: A Health Warning Signal
S2018:E11 — March 13, 2018 • 8 years ago
Our Internal Clocks and Health
S2018:E12 — March 20, 2018 • 8 years ago
Gut Flora: Fighting Lifestyle-Related Diseases
S2018:E13 — March 27, 2018 • 8 years ago
Gut Flora: Enhancing Immunity
S2018:E14 — April 10, 2018 • 8 years ago
Getting Back on Your Feet
S2018:E15 — April 17, 2018 • 8 years ago
Growing New Blood Vessels
S2018:E16 — April 24, 2018 • 8 years ago
Back Off, Back Pain!
S2018:E17 — May 1, 2018 • 8 years ago
Regenerative Medicine: Fat-derived Stem Cells
S2018:E18 — May 8, 2018 • 8 years ago
Regenerative Medicine: Cell Sheets
S2018:E19 — May 15, 2018 • 8 years ago
Gamma Rays for the Brain
S2018:E20 — May 22, 2018 • 8 years ago
Another Chance for Stroke Patients
S2018:E21 — May 29, 2018 • 8 years ago
The Science of Fatigue
S2018:E22 — June 5, 2018 • 8 years ago
Eat to Cure
S2018:E23 — June 12, 2018 • 7 years ago
Cancer Treatment on Target
S2018:E24 — June 16, 2018 • 7 years ago
Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Japanese Superfoods -
S2018:E25 — June 19, 2018 • 7 years ago
Attacking Cancer Through Blood Vessels
S2018:E26 — June 26, 2018 • 7 years ago
Boosting the Immune System: New Cancer Drug
S2018:E27 — July 3, 2018 • 7 years ago
Restoring Speech
S2018:E28 — July 10, 2018 • 7 years ago
Japan-Crafted Artificial Joints
S2018:E29 — July 17, 2018 • 7 years ago
From Apnea to Zzz
S2018:E30 — July 24, 2018 • 7 years ago
Communication Robots and Elderly Care
S2018:E31 — July 31, 2018 • 7 years ago
A Sea Change in Medicine
S2018:E32 — August 7, 2018 • 7 years ago
Never Too Late
S2018:E33 — August 14, 2018 • 7 years ago
Saliva Talks
S2018:E34 — September 4, 2018 • 7 years ago
The Brain Can Be Regenerated
S2018:E35 — September 8, 2018 • 7 years ago
Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Okinawa -
S2018:E36 — September 11, 2018 • 7 years ago
Eye-Opening Treatments
S2018:E37 — September 16, 2018 • 7 years ago
Medical Frontiers Special - Search for Superfoods in Oita -
S2018:E38 — October 16, 2018 • 7 years ago
Custom-Made for Your Heart
S2018:E39 — October 23, 2018 • 7 years ago
Gums, Germs and Healing
S2018:E40 — November 20, 2018 • 7 years ago
Joint Resolution
S2018:E41 — November 27, 2018 • 7 years ago
Put Your Best Foot Forward
S2018:E42 — December 11, 2018 • 7 years ago
Nobel Laureate Changed Cancer Treatments
S2017:E1 — October 24, 2017 • 8 years ago
Steering Clear of Spikes
S2017:E2 — October 31, 2017 • 8 years ago
Power of Periodontal Care
S2017:E3 — November 7, 2017 • 8 years ago
New Tools for Breast Cancer
S2017:E4 — November 14, 2017 • 8 years ago
Eradicating Stomach Cancer
S2017:E5 — November 21, 2017 • 8 years ago
Telemedicine Transforms Healthcare
S2017:E6 — November 28, 2017 • 8 years ago
Robotic Elderly Care
S2017:E7 — December 5, 2017 • 8 years ago
Harnessing Brain Signals for Rehabilitation
S2017:E8 — December 12, 2017 • 8 years ago
Power of Kampo Medicine: Easing Cancer Treatment
S2017:E9 — December 19, 2017 • 8 years ago
Power of Kampo Medicine: Improving Mental Health
S2016:E1 — January 1, 2016 • 10 years ago
Medical Frontiers Special, Search for Japanese Superfoods
S2015:E1 — April 6, 2015 • 11 years ago
Early Cancer Detection
S2015:E2 — May 4, 2015 • 11 years ago
Preventing Dementia
S2015:E3 — June 1, 2015 • 11 years ago
Kampo: Wisdom of Japanese Traditional Medicine
S2015:E4 — July 6, 2015 • 10 years ago
Relief for Aching Backs
S2015:E5 — September 7, 2015 • 10 years ago
Sleepless No More