About this item
"Hey, Doc--Got a Minute?". No matter where Dr. Richard Besser goes, a day doesnt go by without someone stopping him to ask that question. Often, that person is one of the millions who have come to rely on the vital information he shares on Good Morning America, World News with Diane Sawyer, and Nightline. . Now, in response to thousands of inquiries from viewers, Dr. Besser has written his first book--a comprehensive health guide that will both inform and surprise as he deciphers fact from fiction for nearly seventy confusing medical questions, including:. - "Should I take a daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack, stroke, or cancer?"- "If my doctors order a lot of tests, does that mean theyre more thorough?" - "Do I need thirty minutes of exercise a day to stay healthy?"Recognizing the astonishing amount of misinformation that many important health decisions are based upon, Dr. Bessers commitment to delivering the truth is critical. He isnt afraid to challenge the status quo--or the interests within the health care industry--to provide the knowledge you need to take control of your health. Eager to help you make the choices that are right for YOU, he organizes his easy-to-understand answers into six lifestyle categories, including diet and nutrition; exercise and fitness; vitamins, supplements, and medicines; beating illness and injury; and navigating the perplexing world of health care, as well as a chapter dedicated to the questions you wished you asked before your doctor walks out the door.. Throughout the book, Dr. Besser smashes myths while translating invaluable information into problem-solving advice you can use, including a "Dr. Bs Bottom Line" at the end of each topic. As accessible as it is empowering, Dr. Bessers Tell Me the Truth, Doctor is a necessary addition to every home, office, and dorm room. . Richard Besser, MD, ABC News Chief Health and Medical Editor, provides medical analysis and commentary for all ABC News broadcasts and platforms, including World News with Diane Sawyer, Good Morning America, and Nightline, as well as many other news/entertainment programs. . Since joining ABC News in 2009, Dr. Besser has been at the forefront of news coverage for every major medical story, including the earthquake in Haiti and the Japanese radiation release. He was the leading correspondent on ABCs global health series, Be the Change, Save a Life, and received a 2011 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Investigative Journalism for his World News story on cord blood banking. Besser came to ABC News from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , where he worked for thirteen years, including as acting director from January to June 2009, during which time he led the CDCs response to the H1N1 influenza outbreak. He has taught and trained doctors at the University of California, San Diego and is a visiting fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health. Most important, for more than twenty-five years he has practiced medicine, giving his patients and their families straightforward, commonsense advice.
About the Author
Dr. Richard Besser, M.D., is ABC News' Chief Health and Medical Editor. In this role, he provides medical analysis and commentary for all ABC News broadcasts and platforms, including "World News with Diane Sawyer," "Good Morning America," and "Nightline." In 2011, he led ABC's global health coverage, "Be the Change: Save a Life," reporting on health issues from seven different countries. He has also appeared on "The View", "The Dr. Oz Show", "The Colbert Report", "Katie" and many other news/entertainment programs. Dr. Besser came to ABC News in 2009 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , where he served as Acting Director, during which time he led the CDC's response to the H1N1 influenza pandemic. Previously, he served as director of the Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response. Besser volunteers as a pediatrician with the Children's Aid Society in New York City. He is currently a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health.Dr. Besser has received many awards for his work in public health and volunteer service. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2011. In 2012 he received two Peabody Awards as part of ABC News' coverage of hurricane Sandy and Robin Roberts' health journey as well as an Overseas Press Club Award.
