

Dr. Marty Makary Challenges Medicine's Blind Spots 161
Dr. Marty Makary challenges deeply ingrained medical dogmas that have shaped healthcare for decades. From hormone replacement therapy to low-fat diets, Dr. Makary exposes how outdated assumptions can adversely affect patient care and health outcomes.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Introduction and background
00:05:30 - Hormone Replacement Therapy controversy
00:15:45 - Low-fat diet myths
00:25:00 - Challenging medical dogma
00:35:00 - The future of medicine and AI
BIO
Dr. Marty Makary is a surgeon, public health expert, and New York Times bestselling author. He is a professor at Johns Hopkins University and has been a leading voice in medical innovation and health policy. Dr. Makary's work focuses on making healthcare safer, more transparent, and more patient-centered.
DID YOU KNOW
While discussing the dangers of medical dogma, Dr. Makary reveals an unexpected connection between C-section births and an increased risk of colon cancer in young people. This surprising link highlights the complex interplay between medical practices and long-term health outcomes, further emphasizing the need for continuous reevaluation of established medical norms.
RESOURCES
- Dr. Marty Makary's book: Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong and What It Means for Our Health
- Dr. Makary's website: https://martymdmph.com/
- Twitter: @MartyMakary
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martymakary/
- Instagram: @martymakary
- Facebook: Marty Makary
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