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Since its founding in 1951, the Epidemic Intelligence Service has waged war on every imaginable ailment. When an epidemic hits, the EIS will be there to crack the case, however mysterious or deadly, saving countless lives in the process. Ov… more

Though few challenge the efficacy of opium as a pain reliever during its 7,000-year history, today it is feared more than revered. This book reviews its storied history and pharmacology in nontechnical terms, providing useful “harm reductio… more

This personal view of multiple chemical sensitivity and environmental illness is supported by research. In a question-and-answer format, the effects of exposure to perfume, smoke, air fresheners, cleaning products, exhaust, and other air co… more

A step-by-step guide for the millions of baby boomers who want one simple practice for feeling and looking great—yoga!One in five Americans is now moving toward the age bracket of “sixty and beyond,” and while many are calling sixty the “… more

Everyone needs to become a smart patient. In fact, in the worst cases, your life may even depend on it. Number one bestselling authors and doctors Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz have written this indispensable handbook to help everyone to get… more

Appropriate intervention for depression is often delayed because patients are reluctant to report depressive symptoms or to face the stigma of the diagnosis. Therefore, primary care physicians need to be vigilant for manifestations of depre… more

Nearly 100,000 Americans of all ages will be diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease - Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis - this year. Because IBD is a chronic condition, it requires a lifetime of daily self-management. Knowledge is t… more

Psychiatry today is a barren tundra, writes medical historian Edward Shorter, where drugs that don’t work are used to treat diseases that don’t exist. In this provocative volume, Shorter illuminates this dismal landscape, in a revealing acc… more

In the tradition of Atul Gawande and Sherwin Nuland, Marc Agronin writes luminously and unforgettably of life as he sees it as a doctor. His beat is a nursing home in Miami that some would dismiss as “God’s waiting room.” Nothing in the you… more

“Authoritative, comprehensive.”—Library Journal”Logical and straightforward.”—Harvard Women’s Health Watch”[Dr. Adams] succeeds admirably.”—Consumer Health Information SourcebookWritten by an award-winning pulmonary specialist and one of… more

A complete guide to understanding, treating, and living with thyroid disease, from Harvard Medical SchoolMore than 13 million people in the United States suffer from some form of thyroid disease, and that number is expected to rise precipit… more

“This splendid volume is easily understandable, uses real-life situations as examples and is far more up-to-the-minute than other such books. From sexuality to surgery, it offers practical and science-based advice.”—Charles M. Plotz, M.D.,… more

Empower Yourself!If you are among the 58 percent of Americans who suffer from allergies, or have a friend or relative who does, this book offers help. 100 Questions & Answers About Allergies gives you authoritative, practical answers to the… more

Alcohol has played a major part in British life for centuries. It has led to the rise and fall of governments, financed wars, provoked civil disorder and even acts of terrorism. In many countries, alcohol consumption has been decreasing in … more

When I first started hearing about Alzheimer’s, I thought it was a Senior Citizen’s disease but I soon learned that young people are also being diagnosed with this mental disorder. Some say that Alzheimer’s is not necessarily a genetic dise… more

The Guide to Living with HIV Infection is the most complete source of medical, emotional, social, and practical advice available for those infected with HIV and their loved ones. Developed at the Johns Hopkins AIDS Clinic, the guide provide… more

“What You Lose when You Respond to Ignorance You lose control. You lose your good life and place it on hold. You lose your focus. You lose your peace of mind. You lose your temper. You lose your smile. You lose your self respect. You lose … more

“Peripheral neuropathy affects 10 to 20 million people in the U.S, including ten per cent of all people who have diabetes. This condition has numerous causes, but can be associated with diseases such as HIV, alcoholism, and lupus, and may r… more

In this era when doctors are  ever busier—and harder to reach with questions—patients are turning to other sources for answers about the problems they face. But it is difficult to know where to turn to find the most reliable and up-to-date … more

The Most Comprehensive Resource Available on the Diagnosis and Treatment of HypothyroidismFor millions of Americans, hypothyroidism often goes untreated … or is treated improperly. This book, thoroughly researched by the nation’s top thyr… more