Survival of the Sickest: The Surprising Connections Between Disease and Survival by Sharon Moalem and Jonathan Prince explores the evolutionary advantages of certain genetic diseases and conditions.

• Authors: Sharon Moalem, Jonathan Prince
• ISBN-13: 978-0061232961
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Publication Date: October 2, 2007
• Language: English
• Number of Pages: 304
• Genre: Science, Biology, Medicine, Genetics, Evolutionary Biology, Health

The book examines how ailments like iron overload, diabetes, and lactose tolerance might have helped our ancestors survive in specific environments. It challenges conventional wisdom about health, revealing the intricate ways our bodies have adapted over time. A compelling read for those interested in the evolutionary story of human health.