Medical

Grain Brain

In 'Grain Brain', Dr. David Perlmutter reveals how carbohydrates, particularly grains and sugars, can harm brain health, leading to conditions like dementia and anxiety, while advocating for a diet rich in healthy fats.

David Perlmutter, Kristin Loberg (With)
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Brain on Fire

Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness chronicles Susannah Cahalan's harrowing journey through misdiagnosis, madness, and recovery from anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.

Susannah Cahalan
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The Andromeda Strain

In "The Andromeda Strain," Michael Crichton explores the consequences of extraterrestrial contamination through a thrilling narrative about a deadly microorganism that poses a threat to humanity after crashing to Earth.

Michael Crichton
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Dopesick

Dopesick by Beth Macy is a poignant exploration of America's opioid epidemic, detailing the devastating effects of addiction on communities and families from various socioeconomic backgrounds while exposing the systemic greed behind the crisis.

Beth Macy
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How Not to Die

In 'How Not to Die,' Dr. Michael Greger reveals how dietary and lifestyle changes can prevent and even reverse the leading causes of death in America, advocating for a whole-food, plant-based diet backed by scientific evidence.

Michael Greger, Gene Stone
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Phineas Gage

Phineas Gage's extraordinary survival of a horrific brain injury in 1848 provides pivotal insights into brain science, particularly the role of the frontal lobe in personality and behavior changes.

John Fleischman
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John Murtagh's General Practice

John Murtagh's General Practice is a comprehensive guide and gold standard reference in general practice and primary health care, ideal for both new and experienced practitioners.

John Murtagh
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