diseases

"There are three forms of hepatitis, and they infect up to 6 percent of the people in the United States. Drugs that fight this viral infection, which attacks the liver, have been approved but many people go untreated because they mistakenly believe their symptoms are caused by something as common as the flu. There is a timeline on the history of detection and treatment of the disease"--Provided by the publisher.

Looks at several distinctive disorders of the brain.

What is ADHD and what are the symptoms? How is ADHD treated? Explore this common behavioral condition in this book.

Learn about the various health risks associated with our expanding bodies and how obesity can cause many different health problems throughout life. Discover the true cost of obesity, both to those who face the condition and to our society as a whole.

An exploration of the skeleton, covering how bone forms, the difference between spongy bone and compact bone, how to keep bones healthy, and more.

A textbook that discusses the signs and symptoms of oral conditions and diseases.

Provides evidence on the role that insects played in the life and death of prehistoric dinosaurs.

A guide to hepatitis that provides information on the various forms of the disease, and the symptoms, diagnosis, causes, and treatments.