Health

Dr. BJ Miller Rethinking Death

Dr. BJ Miller invites us to rethink how we live, die, and care. A triple amputee and palliative care specialist, he champions a healthcare model rooted in dignity, empathy, and presence—not just procedures. By welcoming mortality rather than fearing it, Miller helps patients and families navigate serious illness with meaning, connection, and beauty.

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Dr. Thomas Insel Mental Illness to Mental Health

Despite decades of scientific progress, mental health outcomes in the U.S. remain dire. Dr. Thomas Insel, former NIMH director, argues it’s not a medical failure—but a systems one. True healing requires more than medication—it takes people, place, and purpose. With compassion and common sense, Insel shows that transforming mental health care is possible, and urgently needed.

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Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett Novel Vaccine Development for Pandemic Preparedness

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett helped develop the COVID-19 vaccine in record time—but her legacy goes beyond science. She fused immunology with public health to save lives and build trust in underserved communities. Now at Harvard, she continues breaking barriers, advancing pandemic preparedness, and inspiring the next generation of scientists with a powerful message: be yourself and serve boldly.

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Dr. Cheryl Pegus Consumerism in Medicine

Dr. Cheryl Pegus has led transformation from boardrooms to bedside, championing prevention, technology, and health equity. She believes real change starts with implementation—data must lead to action. With experience across Walmart, Morgan Health, and Pfizer, Pegus calls for value-based care, diverse research, and team-based medicine to bridge gaps and deliver “whole health” for every community.

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Dr. Francis Collins Collaborative Solutions to Healthcare

Dr. Francis Collins, legendary geneticist and former NIH director, reflects on a career that changed medicine—from decoding the human genome to developing cures for sickle cell disease. Now focused on making breakthroughs more accessible, Dr. Collins advocates for precision health, faith-informed science, and grassroots communication to build trust, combat misinformation, and bring healing to all.

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Dr Laura Esserman Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes

Dr. Laura Esserman is revolutionizing breast cancer screening by shifting from a one-size-fits-all model to precision prevention. Through groundbreaking studies like WISDOM and I-SPY, she’s proving that tailoring care to individual risk improves outcomes and reduces harm. Her bold call: screen smarter, treat only when needed, and listen deeply to patients—because radical change begins with common sense.

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Dr. William W Li Food As Medicine

Dr. William Li wants to end diet culture—and replace it with science. In Eat to Beat Your Diet, he shows how food can ignite metabolism, burn harmful fat, and extend healthspan. With a MediterAsian mindset and 150 metabolism-boosting foods, Dr. Li invites us to stop fearing food and start embracing it as a powerful tool for lifelong health.

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Dr. David Dodick Brain Health

Neurologist Dr. David Dodick calls brain disease the health crisis of our time—but believes we can prevent it. With the rise of diagnostic tech, lifestyle-based care, and targeted therapies, he says brain health is now measurable and modifiable. From diet and sleep to early detection, Dodick offers a roadmap to boost cognition, resilience, and quality of life.

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Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee Cellular Medicine

Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee believes the cell—not the gene—is biology’s true star. In The Song of the Cell, he explores how understanding cellular life transforms how we diagnose, treat, and even define disease. From CAR T therapy to the promise of precision nutrition, cellular medicine is ushering in a new human—engineered, interconnected, and full of possibility.

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Dr. Angela Diaz Youth and Equity-Centered Healthcare

Dr. Angela Diaz turned her own teenage crisis into a lifelong mission: reimagining adolescent care. As director of the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, she leads a groundbreaking model offering free, integrated mental, physical, and social services to 12,000 youth annually. Her story—and the clinic’s success—shows how trust, respect, and equity can transform young lives.

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