What makes us get sick? Look upstream.

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September 15, 2014 Today’s TED Talk Rishi Manchanda: What makes us get sick? Look upstream. 18:13 minutes · TEDSalon NY2014 Rishi Manchanda has worked as a doctor in South Central Los Angeles for a decade, where he's come to realize: His job isn't just about treating a patient's symptoms, but about getting to the root cause of what is making them ill—the "upstream" factors like a poor diet, a stressful job, a lack of fresh air. It's a powerful call for doctors to pay attention to a patient's life outside the exam room. Watch now » Playlist of the Day What's wrong with what we eat? It's easy to worry about food: Are we eating the wrong stuff? What about people who don't have enough to eat? These talks examine the problems -- and some compelling solutions. Watch » 9 talks · Total run time 2:03:37 Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks Read more at ideas.ted.com  Get the TED app for iPhone, iPad and Android

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