For decades, we've been told to trust our doctors without question. But what happens when the medical establishment gets it spectacularly wrong? In Blind Spots, Dr. Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins medical expert and New York Times bestselling author, pulls back the curtain on the shocking medical misinformation that has caused real harm to millions of Americans.
Remember when experts told parents to avoid giving children peanut products until age three? That recommendation backfired spectacularly. Today, the US leads the world in peanut allergies—all because medical experts got the science perfectly backward. This isn't just about peanuts; it's about a pattern of medical hubris that has shaped our health decisions for decades.
When doctors claimed opioids weren't addictive, they ignited the worst drug crisis in American history. When they refused menopausal women hormone replacement therapy, they caused unnecessary suffering. When they demonized natural fats in foods, they drove Americans toward processed carbohydrates as obesity rates soared. These weren't isolated mistakes—they were part of a systemic problem in how medical knowledge is applied.
Blind Spots isn't just about pointing fingers; it's about empowering you to make better health decisions. Dr. Makary explores cutting-edge research on critical topics from the microbiome to nutrition to longevity, revealing what modern medicine still gets wrong and what you can do about it. This book will change how you think about medical advice and give you the tools to navigate our complex healthcare system with confidence.
Whether you're a parent making decisions for your children, someone managing chronic conditions, or simply curious about why medical advice changes so often, this book is for you. It's entertaining, jaw-dropping, and absolutely essential—because when it comes to your health, you deserve the truth, not just the consensus opinion.
