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Doctors Are Making You Sick: The Shocking Truth About Overdiagnosis

Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health

H. Gilbert Welch

You go to the doctor feeling fine. You leave with a disease. This is the dark side of modern medicine. Dr. Gilbert Welch and colleagues reveal how the relentless pursuit of health is actually making millions of people sick. From lowered thresholds for diabetes and hypertension to unnecessary cancer screenings, we are turning healthy people into patients. Discover why more diagnoses don't mean better health, and how to protect yourself from the hidden harms of overdiagnosis. In this video, we break down the key findings from the book 'Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health' and show you why sometimes, doing nothing is the best medicine.