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What Modern Medicine Gets Wrong (with Marty Makary)

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Navigating the Nuances of Hormone Replacement Therapy

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This chapter explores the controversial topic of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for postmenopausal women, highlighting how misinformation and fear have shaped public perceptions and medical guidelines. It discusses the significant benefits associated with estrogen replacement while critiquing the medical community's response to past research linking HRT with breast cancer. The conversation emphasizes the need for transparency, rational engagement with medical knowledge, and the recognition of personal biases in health-related decision-making.

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