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In today’s youth-obsessed culture, mixed messages about diet, exercise, and skin care are everywhere. But one thing is clear: fat is always the enemy. Right? Wrong, says James R. Lyons, M.D. In BROWN FAT REVOLUTION, Dr. Lyons explains that,… more

A new edition of the classic guide to the use of statistics in medicine, featuring examples from articles in the New England Journal of MedicineMedical Uses of Statistics has served as one of the most influential works on the subject for ph… more

Substantially revised to include a wealth of new material, the second edition of this highly acclaimed work provides a concise, coherent introduction that brings structure to an increasingly fragmented and amorphous discipline. Paul R. McHu… more

Latest Cancer News Digest is a comprehensive review of the top cancer-related studies and breakthroughs of 2011. Bladder, brain, colon, breast, prostate, pancreatic and lung cancers are among the many malignancies addressed in this 12,000 w… more

Latest Fitness News Digest is a comprehensive review of the top fitness-related stories and studies of 2011. The benefits of regular physical activity, the obesity epidemic and up-to-date weight loss information are among the topics address… more

We all know that doctors accept gifts from drug companies, ranging from pens and coffee mugs to free vacations at luxurious resorts. But as the former Editor-in-Chief of The New England Journal of Medicine reveals in this shocking expose, t… more

Get healthy with fiber, without sacrificing taste. Research shows that a high-fiber diet may help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders, and other serious ailments. In this guide, readers will discover types of fiber … more

Too often, patients in American hospitals are subjected to painful, expensive, and futile treatments because of a physician’s notion of medical duty or a family’s demands. Lawrence J. Schneiderman and Nancy S. Jecker renew their call for co… more

Who wants to live to be 90? At that age, you are more likely to need long-term care in a nursing home. Who wants that? On the other hand, most people don’t want to drop dead of a heart attack in their 50’s either. So, with that thought in m… more

Since the days when doctors routinely made house calls and sat by the bedside offering comforting words along with medical care, the doctor-patient relationship has become increasingly impersonal and superficial. As medical technology and t… more

Carbohydrates are your body’s primary and most critical energy source. “Calling All Carbs – What You Should Know about Simple and Complex Carbohydrates” examines the striking differences between so-called “good” and “bad” carbs and looks at… more

Nearly 37,000 of the 44,000 people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the U.S. each year will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Pancreatic Cancer – Balancing Hope and Acceptance discusses the hard, cold facts … more

Questions about access to scholarship go back farther than recent debates over subscription prices, rights, and electronic archives suggest. The great libraries of the past — from the fabled collection at Alex… more

Doctor, Tell Me About High Blood Pressure and Stroke is a comprehensive guide intended to help those who either suffer from or have family members afflicted with these diseases. Millions of people worldwide suffer from both high blood pres… more

Latest Cardiovascular Health News Digest, Heart Disease is a comprehensive review of the top heart disease-related health stories and studies of 2011. Heart attack prevention, risk factors, and experimental treatments are among the topics c… more

Infectious Diseases Digest is a comprehensive look at the latest stories, studies and breakthroughs involving communicable conditions. HIV, influenza, Hepatitis C, pneumonia, measles, chicken pox and tuberculosis are among the diseases cove… more

In this election year, health care again proves to be one of our nation’s most urgent issues. Daniels, Kennedy, and Kawachi shift the focus of the debate, forcing us to take a closer look at how our health is affected by social injustice an… more

Every year almost a quarter of a million confused and frightened American men are tossed into a prostate cancer cauldron stirred by salespeople representing a multibillion-dollar industry. In this flourishing business, the radical prostatec… more

Colorectal Cancer Digest is a comprehensive review of the latest studies concerning colon and rectal cancer. More than 140,000 men and women in the U.S. are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, according to the American Cancer Societ… more

“Fascinating … An enjoyable read.”—New England Journal of MedicineThis book combines mystery stories with popular history and medical case studies to offer professional and non-professional readers a fascinating and entertaining experienc… more