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Presents an introduction to the brain, explaining what it is, how it works, and its function in the human body; looks at some of the illnesses and injuries that can affect the brain; and offers advice on how to keep the brain healthy.

Presents an introduction to the ears, explaining what they are, how they work, and their function in the human body; looks at some of the illnesses and injuries that can affect ears; and offers advice on how to keep the ears healthy.

Examines various diseases and viruses that can be spread from animals to humans, and includes case studies involving rabies, monkeypox, and E-coli.

Examines the history of heart disease and describes what it is as well as discusses congenital heart defects, hypertension and stroke, and prevention of heart attacks.

While ten-year-old Anya faces the difficulties of losing her hair to alopecia, her classmate Keely learns how to stand up for what she knows is right.

Discusses the different kinds of diabetes, their symptoms and proper treatment, as well as medical complications connected with this lifetime disease.

Discusses the cause, symptoms, and treatment of muscular dystrophy and examines research into treatment and a possible cure.

Traces the history, current issues, and future of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare genetic disorder that effects the brain and is part of the same group of illnesses as "mad cow disease.".

Introduces Parkinson's disease, a nerve disorder that often causes uncontrollable shaking and loss of energy in its victims.

Profiles albino animals of several species, including gorilla, alligator, bat, and penguin, describing their unique features and the special challenges to survival they face, and includes information on human albinism. Also provides a glossary and a list of related Web sites.