Season 12 • Episode 957

957 - The Formula for Better Health

Oct 3, 2025

16:25

Episode Description

About this episode:

For centuries, public health has seen invisible killers, believed in the power of community interventions, and created better health outcomes across the globe. In this episode: Former CDC director Tom Frieden explains how to tackle today's biggest health challenges and previews his new book, "The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own".

Guest:

Dr. Tom Frieden, MPH, is the president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives. He previously served as the director of the CDC and is the author of "The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own".

Host:

Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.

Show links and related content:

The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own—Penguin Random House
A former CDC director's guide to seeing and stopping threats to America's health—STAT

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