Live Better, Live Longer

The scientific answers to the biggest medical controversies—"A tremendously useful book" (Nicholas H. Fiebach, MD, professor of clinical medicine, Columbia University).

"With wisdom and wit, Sanjiv and Alan Lotvin show how to navigate the vast sea of health information, from vaccines to vitamins, cold remedies to colonoscopies, marijuana to mammograms. The reader will benefit from this prescription of a healthy dose of skepticism and common sense." —Jerome Groopman, New York Times–bestselling author of How Doctors Think

Every day, you hear about new medical studies touted as the "next big thing that will save your life." But how can you tell which claims are real and which are bogus? Live Better, Live Longer gives you the answers.

Live Better, Live Longer explains the latest research to provide you with the most accurate medical information. You will learn about the right diet, the best cancer-screening methods, the incredible power of coffee to prevent disease, the real value of vitamins and supplements, the truth about the dangers of cell phones, the facts behind vaccinations, and the scientific information you and your family need to lead a happier and healthier life.