physiological effect

"Discover how scientists are using extremely low temperatures to save lives. Explore the theories behind cryobiology in this high-interest book that uses simple language and ... photos to engage even the most reluctant readers"--Provided by publisher.

Answers a number of questions on how the human body behaves in zero gravity.

"From the best-selling author of Why We Get Fat, a groundbreaking, eye-opening expose that makes the convincing case that sugar is the tobacco of the new millennium: backed by powerful lobbies, entrenched in our lives, and making us very sick. Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is at epidemic proportions; nearly 10% of children are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. And sugar is at the root of these, and other, critical society-wide, health-related problems. With his signature command of both science and straight talk, Gary Taubes delves into Americans' history with sugar: its uses as a preservative, as an additive in cigarettes, the contemporary overuse of high-fructose corn syrup. He explains what research has shown about our addiction to sweets. He clarifies the arguments against sugar, corrects misconceptions about the relationship between sugar and weight loss; and provides the perspective necessary to make informed decisions about sugar as individuals and as a society"--.

"In Stoned, palliative care physician Dr. David Casarett sets out to do anything-- including experimenting on himself-- to find evidence of marijuana's medical potential. He smears mysterious marijuana paste on his legs and samples pot wine. He poses as a patient at a seedy California clinic and takes lessons from an artisanal hash maker. In conversations with researchers, doctors, and patients around the world he learns how marijuana works-- and doesn't-- in the real world"--.

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens about drug use, abuse, and addiction, including facts about illegal drugs and the abuse of legally available substances found in over-the-counter medications; describes drug-related health risks and treatment for addiction. Includes index and resource information"--.

Dr. Kenneth Kamler uses firsthand testimony and documented accounts to explain how the human body and mind react to various extreme environments and conditions.

Discusses the mental and physical effects of club drugs such as Ecstasy, GHB, and ketamine on users, examines the dangers of polydrug use, and includes first-person accounts and animations.

Explores the importance of respiration during exercise, how the body measures the amount of air each breath contains, and describes how cigarette smoke effects the lungs; along with interactive glossaries, quizzes, and Spanish translation.

"Over the last thirty years, we have seen an increase in rates of cancer, neurodegenerative disease, reproductive disorders, and diabetes, particularly in developed countries. At the same time, since the end of World War II approximately 100,000 synthetic chemical molecules have invaded our environment-and our food chain. In Our Daily Poison, Marie-Monique Robin investigates the links between these two concerning trends, revealing how corporate interests and our ignorance about these invisible poisons may be costing us our lives."--Publisher.