The Healthy Skeptic by Robert Davis
Discusses about diets and why they don't work, dietary supplements, and the campaign to reduce cholesterol. This book also discusses about celebrity exhortations to 'get tested'; sunscreen and its promoters' claims; and, the antichemical activists.
"Simplifies the process of divining what is true science out of the hype.. Belongs where everyone can access it." Booklist " Davis guides the reader in analyzing and thinking critically about health-related information." Library Journal "Cuts the myth from the reality. More importantly, he helps us sort through the information available." January Magazine An insightful and informative look at a number of health issues, this should be enlightening." Publishers Weekly "Useful to all consumers who seek reliable sources of health information." Choice
Robert J. Davis is an award-winning medical journalist whose work has appeared on CNN, PBS, WebMD, and in the Wall Street Journal. He holds a master's degree in public health from Emory University and a PhD in health policy from Brandeis University. A sought-after speaker on health and the media, he also teaches at Emory's Rollins School of Public Health.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780520249189 |
| ISBN 10 | 0520249186 |
| Title | The Healthy Skeptic |
| Author | Robert Davis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Year published | 2008-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 254 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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