From one of the world's foremost physicians and researchers, a monumental work that radically redefines our conventional conceptions of health and illness to offer new methods for living a long, healthy life. After considering the discoveries that have led to progress in treating some diseases, Dr. David B. Agus asked an essential question: Why aren't we better at curing illnesses like cancer? Based on his groundbreaking research and the clinical trials he has conducted at the nation's leading medical centers, he came to the realization that we've been approaching medicine from a faulty perspective, and the best way to prevent and combat maladies like cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and neurodegeneration is to first embrace a totally new view of the human body. "The End of Illness" asks readers to reconsider everything they think they know about health--and give up believing many myths that may actually be causing them harm and decreasing longevity. These myths revolve around a spectrum of misconceptions, from the benefits of vitamins and supplements to the role of DNA in one's fate. In attempting to reduce our understanding of ailments to a mutation, germ, or deficiency, Dr. Agus proves we have forgotten that the body is a complex "system" . He presents a systemic picture of the body's vast mechanisms that drive it either toward or away from sickness, empowering readers to take charge of their individual health in very personal, customized ways they've never imagined before. Along the way, Dr. Agus offers insights and access to breathtaking and powerful new technologies that promise to transform medicine in our generation. He also shows that there is no "right" answer in health decisions. This is a radically different approach that will not only change how we care for ourselves, but also how we develop the next generation of treatments and cures. "The End of Illness" represents a dramatic departure from orthodox thinking that promises to revolutionize our quest for long, healthy lives.

大卫·阿古斯(David B. Agus)

南加州大学凯克医学院(Keck School of Medicine)医学教授。南加州大学西城癌症中心(USC Westside Cancer Center)暨应用分子医学中心主任。主要研究蛋白质组学和基因组学在癌症研究中的应用，并致力于开发癌症新疗法。他从普林斯顿大学获得本科学位，之后又在宾夕法尼亚大学获得医学博士学位。阿古斯已获得多项荣誉和奖项，包括美国癌症协会医师研究奖、斯隆凯特琳研究所临床学者奖、国际骨髓瘤基金会“科学远见卓识奖”，以及2009年《GQ》杂志“科学摇滚之星奖”。