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Bloomsbury presents Systemic by Layal Liverpool, read by Diana Yekinni. Racism is a public health crisis – and we can do something about it. 'A work of towering importance that will undoubtedly change science and save lives, but it will also change the way you see yourself and the people...

Wellbeing isn’t a luxury: it’s within your reach. I know you have many other demands on your time and money, so the book offers many small but effective strategies that won’t add to your stress or deplete your bank balance. You don’t need a personal trainer or exotic and expensive foods to be healthy. I will show you what you need to do. Can you be healthy whatever your age? So much advice involves building a huge new lifestyle with a strict plan about what you must do. I start from a different approach – putting you in charge of deciding what’s doable.

Brought to you by Penguin. A gripping, provocative exploration of the National Health Service, told through the most critical moments in its history, and published ahead of the 75th anniversary of its foundation. Since its foundation in 1948, the NHS has been a cornerstone of British life - we...

A collection of 30 true stories about unsung heroes who quietly changed the world through acts of courage, innovation, and compassion, from inventors to everyday people.

Brought to you by Penguin. A Financial Times Best Book of the Year The most timely and informative history book you will read this year, tracing a century of pandemics. Ever since the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic, scientists have dreamed of preventing catastrophic outbreaks of infectious...

In this fun-filled dive into the wellness industry, journalist Rina Raphael looks at the roots of a sector that is now worth $4.5 trillion dollars and explores why it's been so alluring to women all over the globe, promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package. At times both fun and funny, from interviews with leading players in the industry to adventures in more bizarre practices, The Gospel of Wellness reveals how its growth is a direct result of gender inequalities and structural sexism within medicine and society.

This mental health workbook combines three of the most effective therapeutic approaches into one structured 12-week program. Developed with input from licensed therapists and grounded in decades of clinical research, this workbook adapts evidence based techniques for self guided practice, bringing proven strategies into your hands for daily use. No therapy hopping. No information overload. No vague advice like "just think positive." This is structured, skill focused guidance designed for real time change, because you're capable of more than you think, and you deserve tools that work.

"Is This Normal? is a book that all women need on their bookshelves." Sarah E. Hill, Ph.D. author of How the Pill Changes Everything When discussing period pain or mood swings, hormonal imbalance or fertility issues, women everywhere consistently ask their doctors one thing: Is this normal?...

Brought to you by Penguin. AS FEATURED IN THE BBC DOCUMENTARY BABY BRAIN: WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON? 85% of women experience pregnancy at some point in their lives. It is an experience enabling the very existence of our species. Yet the neuroscience of this first step in the process of nurturing...

Oliver Sacks died in August 2015 at his home in Greenwich Village, surrounded by his close friends and family. He was 82. He spent his final days doing what he loved: playing the piano, swimming, enjoying smoked salmon – and writing . . . As Dr Sacks looked back over his long, adventurous life...

Turn clinical frustrations into actionable patient safety solutions with this practical healthcare management toolkit. Perfect for your daily commute to the clinic, this empowering audio experience demystifies quality improvement for busy medical professionals. You will learn to bypass...

After losing his mother to cancer at age 12, best-selling author Mark Sloan has conducted a historic and monumental investigation into the cancer industry to find out why she died such an agonizing death. I’m here to ask the difficult questions. Did my mother die of cancer? Or was she murdered for profit by an industry that cares more about making money than saving lives?

Beginning in the 1970s, several scientific breakthroughs promised to transform the creation of new medicines. As investors sought to capitalize on these Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, the biotech industry grew to thousands of small companies around the world. Each sought to emulate what the major pharmaceutical companies had been doing for a century or more, but without the advantages of scale, scope, experience, and massive resources. From Breakthrough to Blockbuster focuses on both the companies themselves and the broader biotech ecosystem that supports them. 

Read by Mark Meadows, with Last Words and Dedication read by the author, Dr Nick Barber. How do you know if the medicine you’re taking is right for you? Should you worry about side effects, and, if so, how much? And how can you advocate for a loved one when it comes to being prescribed...

Prediabetes For Dummies is an essential guide for anyone looking to take control of their health and prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes. This updated edition covers the latest research, practical tips, and easy-to-follow advice on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. With clear explanations and actionable steps, it empowers you to make informed decisions and optimize your blood sugar for energy, ideal weight, and health.

You've got your textbook in one hand, highlighter in the other, and yet, there's that nagging voice at the back of your head that asks, "Am I really ready for this?" You know the stakes-your career depends on passing this exam, and the last thing you need is to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information. But what if I told you it doesn't have to be this hard? What if learning for the NCLEX-RN could actually be, dare I say it... fun? Welcome to the most interesting way to prepare for your exam. This audiobook is different from your typical dry study guide.

The acclaimed author of Carved in Sand—a veteran investigative journalist who endured persistent back pain for decades—delivers the definitive book on the subject: an essential examination of all facets of the back pain industry, exploring what works, what doesn't, what may cause harm, and...

From a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian comes a riveting history of New York's iconic public hospital that charts the turbulent rise of American medicine. Bellevue Hospital, on New York City's East Side, occupies a colorful and horrifying place in the public imagination: a den of mangled crime...

A hospice nurses unflinching look at life, death, and redemption. Death is undeniable and unavoidable. We must accept it; there is no other choice. But coming to terms with our mortality can profoundly influence how we liveand how we die. Having been a hospice nurse for decades, Penny Hawkins...

AudioLearn's Medical School Crash Courses presents Rheumatology. Written by experienced professors and professionally narrated by a physician for accuracy, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you're simply interested in the subject of rheumatology. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical medical school rheumatology course.