Hype: A Doctor's Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice - How to Tell What's Real and What's Not

As a physician and writer I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Dr. Shapiro laid out each major issues in a clear, and easy-to-understand way, with great examples from her clinical practice. I was also impressed with how each chapter was organized: she opens the chapter with some very common questions, while ending the chapter with take-home points. Much of this information is changing as new research comes in, and it's enough to make all of our heads spin. This is a must-read book to get up to speed on where we are now, and where we are headed.

Interesting read, some things you knew and some you didn't. Makes you step back and think about food and products you use.

Excellent livre sur le flux d'informations médicales qui nous entoure, comment les analyser et les interpréter.

This is a good book for anyone who hasn't followed the health field. I have to admit I was a little disappointed. Much of what the author said seemed to be obvious to me, but I have always been interested in health and nutrition and at one time was subscribing to a half dozen university newsletters. The other disappointment was that there were no footnotes. In particular I was looking for one where she was discussing vitamin C. She stated in an offhand comment that vitamin C could increase bleeding risk, and I was under the impression it helped strengthen capillary walls. There was no further mention of that, and I wanted to be referred to a study. Other people might want to be referred to other studies. Having a list of references at the back of the book seemed inadequate to me. I took off a star for the lack of footnotes, but many people won't mind.

Not ten minutes into reading HYPE, I wanted to stand up and CHEER. THANK YOU, Dr. Shapiro, for taking the time, energy, dedication and effort to put into writing what so many of us in primary care spend ALL DAY sharing with our patients! Obviously our 15-30 minute visits contain a small fraction of the info in this book, which is why I'm telling you PLEASE buy and read and learn from this fabulous collection of myth-busting medical TRUTHS. My biggest frustration with social media is that all voices seem equal...or maybe just the LOUDEST voices seem the "best", but in reality, a google search does not equal years of research nor practice. Please everyone, QUESTION what you hear. Do not take advice from your friend, or Facebook or a website as gospel truth. The "facts" are NOT equal. Evidence-based medicine is teaching ALL of us that not everything we do has equal outcomes. Just because we've always used cough syrup to treat coughs doesn't mean it is effective shortening the course of a cold, and we don't need antibiotics every time snot is green. Treat yourself to some REAL medical information that will help YOU to sort through all the HYPE. Thank you, Dr. Shapiro! I'd love to meet you some day, but for now, please accept my virtual HIGH FIVE for this wonderful book!