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In Under the Big Tree, public health leader Ellen Agler and award-winning writer Mojie Crigler tell the moving stories of those struggling with these diseases and the life-saving work that can be-and has been - done to combat these NTDs. They introduce listeners to people from all walks of life - from car washers in Lake Victoria and surgeons on motorbikes to under-resourced local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and Big Pharma scientists - as they chronicle what has been called the largest public health program in the world. 

‘A tour de force, debunking the myths and scams of the modern wellness industry. A great read’ – Dr Chris Van Tulleken, best-selling author of Ultra-Processed People The health and wellness industry isn’t your friend. It isn’t a reliable path to wellbeing, nor a source of sound advice...

When Kinari Webb first traveled to Indonesian Borneo at 21 to study orangutans, she was both awestruck by the beauty of her surroundings and heartbroken by the rain forest destruction she witnessed. As she got to know the local communities, she realized that their need to pay for expensive health care led directly to the rampant logging, which in turn imperiled their health and safety even further. Webb realized her true calling was at the intersection of medicine and conservation.

Bloomsbury presents The Age of Ageing Better? by Dr Anna Dixon, read by Gabrielle Glaister. 'Dr Anna Dixon has written a must-read for anyone interested in the future of ageing. Learn from one of the best informed about an issue, and opportunity, that is facing us all.' – Andy Briggs, Head of...

Gain hope and encouragement from authors Keith and Dare Ford as they walk you through their journey navigating the healthcare system for 25 of their 46 married years, seeking solutions and treatment options to cope with Dare's diagnosis of chronic, progressive multiple sclerosis. Through this story of love, commitment, and dedication, they carry one another's burdens in a walk of faith as they are presented with the frustrations, challenges, and unexpected gifts they received on their journey.