Dr. Marty Makary: FDA Commissioner on Vaccines, Chronic Diseases & Drug Prices | TUH #229

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FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells Brecka US healthcare has failed on population health over 50 years despite the highest spending, with chronic disease starting in childhood. Makary states his priorities include more cures, healthier food for children, lower drug prices, faster approvals without cutting safety corners, ending unnecessary animal testing, and greater transparency on adverse events. They discuss removing black-box warnings on hormone therapy, which Makary presents as a win for women, and debate the childhood vaccine schedule, with Makary arguing recommendations were made with absolutism beyond the data.

Key takeaways

• Makary argues the system manages disease and symptoms rather than preventing them
• Makary says the FDA oversees about a fifth of the US economy, far beyond drugs
• He presents transparency and removing hormone-therapy black-box warnings as signature early actions
• Makary claims children were recommended very frequent COVID shots without data showing necessity

Episode details: published December 23, 2025 · 22.3K views · 1:19:41 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Gary Brecka is a commercial health figure, not a physician. The claims described are Brecka’s or his guests’, presented for education — not medical advice and not endorsed by Self Growth Videos. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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