Health and medical issues today

An exploration of animal-assisted therapy that discusses its history; describes programs for children, the elderly, and prison inmates; and examines related controversies.

A comprehensive overview of organ transplantation that traces its history and examines various ethical, political, and moral controversies surrounding its practice.

A comprehensive overview of alternative medicine that examines what alternative medicine is, how it compares with conventional medicine and holistic health, what the practices have in common, how safe alternative therapies are, what they can treat, and other related topics.

Provides a brief overview on the history of Nutrition and the future of nutrigenomics. Discusses the recent controversies and issues relating to nutrition so Americans can make an informed choice about the foods they eat.

Provides the history of Medicare, explains its current coverage, and discusses its future survival. Examines current issues about the plan, options for alternate coverage, long-term-care coverage, the funding crisis, Medicaid, and the recent health-care reforms. Includes photos, a timeline, a glossary, and an index.

Explores the use of illicit drugs in America. Provides a historical perspective on the three biggest drugs: cannabis, heroin and cocaine. Includes chapters on prevention and treatment, people at risk and international perspectives.

Introduces the issues of health complications, financial and legal hurdles, social or psychological problems, and obtaining quality medical care as they affect the elderly population of the United States.

Discusses the definition of bullying, and its causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and health consequences. Also explores controversies and issues surrounding bullying. Includes a glossary of terms and further resources.

Examines the history of birth control issues in the United States as they relate to topics like women's rights, religious sanctities, and politics.