Discusses some of the common causes of earaches, explains how the ear works, and tells how doctors take care of problems related to the ears and hearing.
While hiking on the Continental Divide of Costa Rica, a young boy with a heart condition falls into a magical otherworld full of fantastical creatures.
Explores the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of West Nile Virus, reviews ongoing research, and discusses why this mosquito-borne disease is such a threat to humans and animals.
Clear, careful explanations offer insight into cystic fibrosis, what this condition is, what causes the condition, how people live with the condition and the latest information about treatment and prevention.
Looks at the human brain and some of the different types of injuries that it can sustain, as well as how they are treated and the lasting effects that they can have.
Christopher Snow's condition makes it impossible for him to be out in sunlight, so he spends his nights wandering around Moonlight Bay observing the nocturnal habits of his neighbors, and when he witnesses a bizarre crime, he realizes he is the only one who can solve it.
Describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and conventional and alternative treatments of heart disease, discusses medical research, and includes a glossary, an annotated further reading list, and a list of organizations.
