This chapter reveals that the most lethal form of ovarian cancer originates from the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries. It discusses new recommendations for risk reduction, advocating for the removal of fallopian tubes after childbirth and stressing the need for awareness in both the medical community and the public.
Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary talks about his book Blind Spots with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. Makary argues that the medical establishment too often makes unsupported recommendations for treatment while condemning treatments and approaches that can make us healthier. This is a sobering and informative exploration of a number of key findings in medicine that turned out to be wrong and based on insufficient evidence.