Penguin Random House South Africa

Categories: Health & Lifestyle, International Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Adult, New Releases
ISBN: 9781529967739
Published: May 2026
Imprint: Vintage
Page Extent: 304
Format: Paperback
RRP 345.00

Self Defence

Daniel M Davis

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Discover the truth about our immune system and learn how to stay healthy - from the world-leading scientist our health experts turn to.

'Astounding. Will change how you think about your body and live your life' - CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN, author of Ultra-Processed People

'Incredibly impressive ... Brilliant' - LIZ EARLE, author of How to Age

'A great book from a world expert' - TIM SPECTOR, author of Food for Life and co-founder of ZOE

Is it true that orange juice wards off colds? Are mental health and inflammation really connected How do we distinguish bogus claims from useful advice - and what can we actually do to support our immune system and stay healthy?

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About the Author

Daniel M Davis

Daniel M Davis

Daniel M. Davis is Head of Life Sciences and Professor of Immunology at Imperial College London. His previous books include The Beautiful Cure, which was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize, and The Secret Body, which was described variously as ‘an inspiration’ by Tim Spector, ‘beautifully rendered’ by Brian Cox and ‘masterful’ by Alice Roberts. Davis has published over 150 research papers and is a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. In 2025, he was awarded an MBE for services to science communication.

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