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What Modern Medicine Gets Wrong (with Marty Makary)

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Peanut Allergy Paradox

This chapter explores the controversial history of peanut allergies in the U.S., focusing on how avoidance recommendations inadvertently increased their prevalence. It contrasts dietary practices between cultures, particularly Israeli and Jewish children, to highlight the need for evidence-based medical guidelines.

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