Naga Munchetty: It’s (Not) All In Your Head

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Women’s healthcare is in need of a revolution, and BBC broadcaster Naga Munchetty is ready to fight. In It’s Probably Nothing, she explores the difficulties women still face in getting diagnosed and treated, and provides actionable lessons to help women advocate for themselves in medical settings. She talks with Devi Sridhar about the fundamental flaws in our healthcare system and the provocative conversations that inspired her book.

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