diseases

Describes how the heart and circulatory system work and discusses such problems as heart defects, heart attacks, and other malfunctions. Also discusses ways of maintaining a healthy heart and treatments for heart disease.

Discusses the skin and how it may be affected by acne, disorders, the sun, and cosmetics.

Explains what asthma is, presents research on the condition, describes how it is diagnosed and monitored, discusses medical and lifestyle issues in asthma management, and lists related organizations and further resources.

Offers advice on how to successfully choose, raise, and train a dog, covering puppy care basics, breeding, health and first aid, and other topics, and includes information about the American Kennel Club.

Presents twenty-one articles and sources on the connections between drug abuse and HIV/AIDS, covering background, drug policy, and HIV/AIDS human rights aspects, and providing human rights treaties and information on harm reduction initiatives, as well as a glossary.

A biography of the author's son, who died at seventeen after a fourteen-month illness caused by a brain tumor.

Discusses the structure, function, and malfunctions of the heart and techniques used to repair this vital organ. Includes a discussion of ways to prevent heart damage.

Discusses the causes, effects, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease.

Follows Dr. Salm, a veterinarian, as he treats cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and other pets, providing check-ups, immunizations, and answers to questions about animal behavior.

Examines the skeletal and muscular systems, explaining how they work together to allow movement in the human body, looks at the joints of the body, and discusses diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, as well as advances in the field.