health aspects

A collection of articles on the pros and cons of teenage tobacco use and the tobacco industry practices in the United States.

Explains the negative effects steroid use has on muscles, describes the drug's other side effects, and discusses alternatives and what to do about a steroid problem. Also includes a glossary and list of further resources.

Discusses the reasons why athletes and others use steroids and some of the problems associated with these drugs.

Presents a collection of essays that debate the various issues related to smoking, including its health risks, the tobacco industry, smoking regulation, and more.

Offers teens an overview of the many dangers associated with smoking, urging them not to smoke and offering help to those who want to quit.

Discusses the use of over-the-counter, prescription, and herbal diet drugs as well as liquid and prepackaged diet foods and explains their relation to eating disorders and proper nutrition.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to gross things found around the home such as bacteria found on kitchen or bathroom surfaces, dust mites in carpeting or bedding, and germs that live on toothbrushes.

An introduction to the Food Guide Pyramid, focusing on the meat and beans group, the health benefits of these foods, and correct portion size.