Physical Illness & Disease

#1 New York Times bestseller #1 Washington Post bestseller #1 Indie Bestseller USA Today Bestseller John Green, award-winning author and passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world’s deadliest infectious...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health, from a visionary physician and leading longevity expert...

Leading pain expert Dr. Rachel Zoffness bridges the gap between medicine and psychology to get to the heart of understanding—and treating—pain—it's The Body Keeps the Score for chronic pain. Every one of us will experience pain, be it back pain, the pain of childbirth, or living in an...

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER From renowned mental health expert and speaker Dr. Gabor Maté, this acclaimed, bestselling guide provides insight into the mind-body link between illness and health, and the critical role that stress and our emotional makeup play in an array of common diseases. In this...

“Why We Sleep is an important and fascinating book…Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.” —Bill Gates A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this “stimulating and important...

#1 New York Times Bestseller In Being Mortal, bestselling author Atul Gawande tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its ending Medicine has triumphed in modern times, transforming birth, injury, and infectious disease from...

"This book is a must read. It answers every question you’re too embarrassed to talk about.”—Mel Robbins A GI’s guide to the brain-gut-microbiome connection, including research on why people develop IBS and how anyone can achieve poophoria Welcome to the easy-to-digest user’s manual for...

An indispensable guide to fertility, covering everything you need to know to optimize your hormones, get pregnant, and take charge of your reproductive health. Most of us are taught there’s nothing we can do to improve our fertility. It’s simply a matter of luck—and some of us are luckier...

A groundbreaking and inspiring book that challenges our relationship with alcohol by exploring the psychological factors behind alcohol use and the cultural influences that contribute to dependency. Many people question whether drinking has become too big a part of their lives, and worry that it...

America takes 75% of the world's medications and seven out of ten people die of chronic and preventable diseases. The health care system meant to remedy this problem is now the third leading cause of death itself.

Modern medicine is lying to you. Discover the true science behind chronic diseases—and implement an actionable plan to restore your health and longevity once and for all.

Combine the surprising truth about brain food with the cutting-edge science of brain metabolism to achieve extraordinary emotional, cognitive, and physical health. Are you struggling with attention problems, mood swings, food obsession, or depression? Whatever the issue, you have far more...

Audio Bonus! Includes exclusive conversations with the authors! A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Brilliant and enthralling.”​ —The Wall Street Journal A paradigm-shifting book from an acclaimed Harvard Medical School scientist and one of Time’s most influential people. It’s a seemingly...

A highly infectious, deadly virus from the central African rain forest suddenly appears in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. There is no cure. In a few days 90 percent of its victims are dead. A secret military SWAT team of soldiers and scientists is mobilized to stop the outbreak of this exotic...

Eat your way to better health with this New York Times bestseller on food's ability to help the body heal itself from cancer, dementia, and dozens of other avoidable diseases. Forget everything you think you know about your body and food, and discover the new science of how the body heals itself...

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE * A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 100 BOOK OF THE CENTURY * A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR * A TIME ALL-TIME 100 NONFICTION BOOK Updated with FOUR NEW MAJOR CHAPTERS illuminating the new developments in cancer detection, prevention, treatment, and...

Ever hear “I believe in cars” or “I believe in tools”? Probably not. But people routinely say, “I believe in vaccines.” This saying carries a truism because claims about vaccines often require faith. Belief. It is why challenging these claims often results in an emotional, not logical, reaction.

Your whole life you’ve been programmed to believe that your body is like a car and your doctor is like a mechanic. This limiting belief has led to TRILLIONS of dollars generated by an industry with no competition.

The #1 New York Times bestselling account of a neurosurgeon's own near-death experience—for readers of 7 Lessons from Heaven. Thousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Eben Alexander was one of those scientists. A highly...

Boost mental sharpness today and prevent cognitive decline tomorrow, including Alzheimer’s disease, with science-backed strategies that will extend your brain’s longevity beyond what you thought was possible. “Dr. Tommy Wood has spent years at the intersection of neuroscience and...

It Starts with the Egg is your practical guide to the latest science, with clear guidance on strategies such as minimizing exposure to toxins, choosing the right vitamins and supplements to safeguard developing eggs, and implementing nutritional advice gleaned from the latest studies....

Today, most doctors, dietitians, and even diabetes specialists consider type 2 diabetes to be a chronic and progressive disease - a life sentence with no possibility of parole....

The New York Times bestselling author of Being Mortal and Complications reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the most expert professionals struggle to master the tasks they face. Longer training, ever more...

Learn how to free yourself from chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, and myriad debilitating conditions through the transformative process of nervous system regulation in this accessible guide from psychotherapist and leading Mindbody clinician Nicole Sachs. At a time when chronic pain and other...

There is no bigger issue for healthy infants than sleeping through the night. In this simple, straightforward book, Suzy Giordano presents her amazingly effective "Limited-Crying Solution" that will get any baby to sleep for twelve hours at night - and three hours in the day - by the age of...

At the southernmost tip of South Africa, where fresh and salt water collide, a tiny seahorse appears to levitate. Seahorses are the ocean’s slowest swimmers, but they have one of the world’s fastest muscle contractions, using it to suction up their prey. In this episode, we meander through eelgrass with a male Knysna seahorse as he twines tails with his partner, changes color to match the sand, and even gives birth to a brood of tiny seahorses.

California’s coast redwoods are Earth's tallest living beings, some reaching more than 350 feet high. They can also live for more than 2,000 years, outlasting entire civilizations. In this episode, we spend an evening with an ancient tree. Below ground, its roots tap into a forest-wide network; above ground, its branches harbor life in its many forms.

"This book is a must read. It answers every question you’re too embarrassed to talk about.”—Mel Robbins A GI’s guide to the brain-gut-microbiome connection, including research on why people develop IBS and how anyone can achieve poophoria Welcome to the easy-to-digest user’s manual for...

Red pandas have thick bushy ringed tails like raccoons, but they aren’t related to panda bears or raccoons—in fact, they have no close relatives anywhere on Earth. In this episode, we wander the Himalayas with a red panda and her cubs as they munch on bamboo, practice walking in the treetops, and settle in to nap together as the first snowfall of the year covers their forest home.

An indispensable guide to fertility, covering everything you need to know to optimize your hormones, get pregnant, and take charge of your reproductive health. Most of us are taught there’s nothing we can do to improve our fertility. It’s simply a matter of luck—and some of us are luckier...

Anxiety disorders are common health conditions affecting many people worldwide. Anxiety is a natural human emotion that helps us prepare for challenges. However, when anxiety becomes overwhelming and interferes with daily life, individuals seek help from healthcare providers. What Do I Do Now?...

The medication family known as semaglutide or GLP-1 was first approved by the FDA to treat diabetes in 2005. Across the six lessons of Unlock the Potential of Weight-Loss Medications, Dr. Nordgren guides you through the history, science, and application of these increasingly popular medications to help you better understand how they work, who they can help, and how to use them as safely and effectively as possible.

La persona promedio pasa 26 años de su vida durmiendo, aunque muchos de nosotros seguimos cansados la mayoría del tiempo. La realidad es que el sueño no es una prioridad para muchas personas y, aunque consigamos dormir, puede que no sea el tipo de sueño que necesitamos. El Dr. Tim Sharp, Dr. Happy, te presenta 10 hábitos diarios sencillos para conseguir un sueño de mejor calidad y así lograr una vida más feliz y saludable.

For listeners with perimenopause looking to improve their health, manage their symptoms, and incorporate functional medicine into their routine, this guide is a comprehensive source of education and support. Led by Dr. Greg Mongeon, trusted healthcare provider and guide in the functional medicine space, listeners will learn how to recognize their symptoms, heal independently in conjunction with their primary care physician, and advocate for themselves when dealing with doctors.

Leading pain expert Dr. Rachel Zoffness bridges the gap between medicine and psychology to get to the heart of understanding—and treating—pain—it's The Body Keeps the Score for chronic pain. Every one of us will experience pain, be it back pain, the pain of childbirth, or living in an...

There is no bigger issue for healthy infants than sleeping through the night. In this simple, straightforward book, Suzy Giordano presents her amazingly effective “Limited-Crying Solution” that will get any baby to sleep for twelve hours at night—and three hours in the day—by the age of...

Auf einer Reise nach Sierra Leone lernt Bestsellerautor John Green den jungen Henry kennen, der mit Tuberkulose im Krankenhaus liegt. Seine bewegende Krankheitsgeschichte nimmt er zum Anlass, der ältesten und tödlichsten Infektionskrankheit der Welt auf den Grund zu gehen. Er will sich nicht damit abfinden, dass jährlich 1,5 Millionen Menschen sterben, obwohl es seit langem wirksame Medikamente gegen Tuberkulose gibt. John Green fordert Lösungen für diese globale Gesundheitskrise: weltweiten Zugang zu lebensrettender Behandlung, erschwinglichere Medikamente, Aufmerksamkeit und Engagement.

Dr. Ulrich Selz liefert fundiertes medizinisches Wissen, entlarvt weit verbreitete Mythen und zeigt, wie Sie Ihre Darmgesundheit nachhaltig verbessern können. In klar strukturierten Kapiteln deckt Ulrich Selz das gesamte Spektrum der Darmgesundheit ab – von den Grundlagen der Darmfunktion über häufige Verdauungsprobleme bis hin zu modernsten Diagnosemethoden und ganzheitlichen Ansätzen. Jedes Kapitel räumt mit weit verbreiteten Irrtümern auf und bietet stattdessen praxiserprobte Lösungen.

Juan Antonio Madrid, pionero en cronobiología en España, ofrece una visión integral del sueño que combina ciencia, historia y conciencia social. A través de un lenguaje accesible y un enfoque riguroso, El sueño del sapiens nos revela por qué dormimos, cómo lo hacemos y qué consecuencias tiene ignorar nuestras necesidades biológicas más básicas. Un ensayo revelador, divulgativo y profundamente humano que nos invita a reconectar con uno de los actos más naturales —y menos valorados— de nuestra especie.

Many of us overlook the power of sleep—until we struggle to get enough of it. Our culture glorifies productivity and achievement, yet millions suffer from chronic exhaustion, stress, and anxiety. If we could sleep better, could we live better? Ken Wytsma, an author and educator who has...

No one goes into healthcare with the intention of hurting people, or wanting to come off as callous, cold, or unfeeling. Fortunately, most people working in healthcare understand that kindness and compassion are key, even foundational to success in the care they provide to patients and families...

Chronic lung disease is rarely dramatic at the beginning. It does not usually announce itself with a single moment of crisis or a clear dividing line between health and illness. Instead, it creeps into life quietly, reshaping ordinary moments long before it earns a formal name. A walk becomes slower. Stairs are taken one step at a time. Conversations pause so that breath can catch up with words. Sleep becomes lighter, more fragmented. The body adjusts long before the mind accepts that something fundamental has changed. For many people, the first signs are easy to explain away.

Wir träumen. Jede Nacht. Fast ein Viertel unseres Lebens verbringen wir im Schlaf, versunken in Bilder, Gefühle und Geschichten aus unserem Innersten. Bei Träum weiter trifft Host Teresa Sickert führende Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler aus der Hirn- und Schlafforschung und aus der Psychologie, um den Fragen zum Träumen auf den Grund zu gehen. Was passiert wirklich in unserem Kopf, wenn wir träumen? Welche Bedeutung haben Träume? Und wie können wir dieses verborgene Potenzial für unseren Alltag nutzen?

Alzheimer’s doesn’t arrive all at once. It unfolds — slowly, quietly, and in stages. In The 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease: Walking Betty Home, Joshua Pettit shares both a clear explanation of each stage of Alzheimer’s and the deeply personal lessons he learned while caring for his mother for eleven years. This is more than a medical overview. It is a real-world guide from a son who walked through every phase — from the first subtle memory lapses to full-time caregiving and final goodbyes. Inside, you’ll find: A simple breakdown of all seven stages of Alzheimer’s What’s ...

Explorando os cinco pilares fundamentais do corpo humano–músculos, pulmões, pele, sistema imunológico e cérebro–Giulia Enders revela como nossos órgãos respondem ao estresse, às doenças e à busca pela felicidade, oferecendo perspectivas inéditas sobre como viver melhor.

Francis Crick Explained: DNA Discovery, The Double Helix, Genetic Code, Molecular Biology, Consciousness, Neuroscience, and the Scientific Revolution That Transformed Modern Life Discover the life and groundbreaking ideas of Francis Crick, the visionary scientist who helped unlock the secret of life itself. This engaging and accessible guide explores Crick’s role in the discovery of DNA’s double helix, his development of the central dogma of molecular biology, and his contributions to cracking the genetic code. Written for curious readers and lifelong learners, this book brings complex ...

When your body is already carrying pain, fatigue, uncertainty, or flare cycles, even good advice can feel like one more demand. This book is for readers living with chronic illness who feel trapped in nervous-system overload: body scanning, symptom fear, pacing pressure, shutdown after appointments, and the constant stress of never knowing what your body will cost you next. Nervous System Regulation for Chronic Illness gives you a gentler way to work with overwhelm. Instead of asking you to push harder, stay positive, or do a long routine on your worst days, it helps you lower the load, ...

You're exhausted. You lie down. Your brain turns on! Sound familiar? If you live and work on screens, your sleep isn't broken - it’s been hijacked. And the fix isn't another 4am wake-up routine or a white noise machine. ‘Wired and Tired’ contains the first sleep protocol designed specifically for remote workers, freelancers, and anyone whose brain has been rewired by hours of daily screen exposure. Based on the science of circadian biology and behavioral sleep medicine, the 14-Night System rebuilds your sleep from the ground up - without sleeping pills, without blackout curtains, and ...

Do constant inflammation, stubborn skin issues, or daily fatigue make it feel impossible to live with the energy and comfort you deserve? Wishing you could gift someone a year of natural healing, deeper sleep, restored balance, and real vitality—something far more meaningful than another holiday item?

Transform your blood sugar, energy levels, and overall health in just 30 days with a proven ketogenic meal plan designed specifically for people managing diabetes. If you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, this step-by-step guide removes all the guesswork. You'll know exactly what to eat, when to eat it, and how to prepare delicious meals that support healthy blood sugar levels while keeping you satisfied. Inside this comprehensive diabetic keto guide, you'll discover: A complete 30-day structured meal plan with breakfasts, lunches, ...