The Corruption Of Healthcare & The Poisoning Of Our Food System | Dr. Marty Makary

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Oct 27, 2024

Dr. Marty Makary, a prominent cancer surgeon and public health advocate from Johns Hopkins, exposes the dire state of America's food and healthcare systems. He discusses the alarming rise in healthcare costs and how misinformation hinders effective nutrition practices. The conversation uncovers the connection between school lunches and chronic diseases, urging for better food choices and awareness of pesticides. Makary advocates for critical thinking towards expert advice and emphasizes the complexity of nutrition amidst rising health issues.

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Healthcare Waste

Healthcare waste is a significant problem, especially in the middleman industry.
Patients can bypass this by negotiating bills and making informed insurance choices.

ANECDOTE

Hospital Billing Confusion

A math genius medical student tried to decipher hospital billing markups.
He couldn't understand the rationale behind the exorbitant increases.

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Addictive Food Additives

Modern food additives, engineered by food scientists, can be addictive and increase hunger.
This is a new phenomenon not seen before in other species or prior generations.

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