Health reference series

Provides background information on genes and how they work; describes genetic disorders associated with specific genes, chromosome disorders, and complex disorders with a genetic component; discusses family issues such as genetic counseling, prenatal testing, and newborn screening; reports on developments in genetic research; and includes resources for further study.

Provides information on the causes, symptoms, treatments, coping strategies, and research intiatives for a variety of immune system disorders, including lupus, multiple sclerosis, Guillian-Barre syndrome, and others; and includes tips on health insurance, and an analysis of the economic implications of such disorders.

Provides information from publications issued by the National Institutes of Health and other agencies and associations about brain disorders, discussing the causes and treatments of stroke, epilepsy, tumors, headaches, and other problems; and includes a glossary and directory of organizational resources.

Provides basic information about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for certain gastrointestinal diseases, including gatroesophageal reflux disease, ulcers, diverticulosis, irritable bowl syndrome, Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis, and diarrhea.

Information from publications of several government agencies about food values; nutritional issues and concerns that affect different segments of the population; findings in nutritional research; and how to read food labels mandated by law in 1993.

Describes risk factors, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments for women's cancers including breast, cervical, endometrial, ovarian, and others, and also provides information on clinical trials, coping strategies, and the Family and Medical Leave Act, and a list of additional resources.

Presents information about commonly occurring bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases that are transmitted to humans through food and water; examines the different types of diseases that are transmitted to humans by exposure to infected animals and insects; and describes some diseases travelers may encounter.

Provides basic information about infectious diseases such as measles, influenza, tetanus, and shingles; and includes recommendations on vaccination and immunization, as well as advice on taking antibiotics, an introduction to viruses, and discussion of emerging infectious disease threats.