Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health (Spiral Bound)

Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health (Spiral Bound)
An Instant New York Times Bestseller by Johns Hopkins expert Dr. Marty Makary

Discover the shocking truth behind medical groupthink and widespread health misinformation that have led to public harm in the U.S. In Blind Spots, Dr. Marty Makary, renowned Johns Hopkins medical expert and bestselling author, exposes how flawed expert recommendations—like the misguided peanut allergy guidelines—have contributed to today’s health crises.

Learn how decades of medical mistakes fueled the opioid epidemic, hormone therapy denial for menopausal women, the demonization of natural fats, and overprescription of antibiotics causing drug-resistant bacteria. This eye-opening book reveals the biggest blind spots in modern medicine and unpacks critical topics from the microbiome to nutrition, childbirth, and longevity.

With authoritative research and compelling insights, Blind Spots offers a fresh perspective on how healthcare systems can improve by acknowledging their flaws, empowering patients, and advancing scientific understanding.

Get your copy of Blind Spots and uncover what you need to know to protect your health and navigate today’s complex medical landscape.