Health reference series

Presents practical information and further resources on depression, covering its types and causes, the experience of depression, treatment, co-occurring disorders, suicide, and depression-related research.

Provides consumer health information on cancer, including overviews of over fifty types of cancer, various treatments and therapies, prevention and research, and coping strategies, plus a glossary and a directory of cancer organizations.

Presents overviews of Alzheimer's disease, other dementias, and related disorders; discusses diagnosis and treatment; provides information and guidance for newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease patients and caregivers; and covers Alzheimer's disease research.

A comprehensive guide to diabetes that covers its types, diagnosis, lifestyle changes, exercise, nutrition, medication, complications, end stage renal disease, and research and statistics, and includes annotated lists of cookbooks, organizations, and financial aid sources for people with diabetes and kidney failure.

Presents overviews of various common ailments including those of the nose, throat, and lungs and the ears, eyes, and head; common digestive ailments; and common injuries, skin ailments, and parasites. Discusses their causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention, and also includes a glossary and resources.

Presents information about alcohol use and abuse, discussing its effects on the brain and other organs of the body, the damage it can cause, alcohol and pregnancy, treatments for alcoholism, and alcohol prevention programs. Includes a glossary and directories of different types of resources.

Provides basic health information about common medical, mental, and emotional concerns in adolescents; includes a glossary of terms and other resources for further information.

Provides basic health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, and household hazards.

Examines the causes and effects of genetic disorders such as Down Syndrome, hemophilia, sickle-cell anemia, and others; discusses genetic screening and research efforts in gene therapy; and includes names of suggested sources of additional information.

"Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of various learning disabilities and other conditions that impact learning, along with facts about early intervention and the special education process, advice for coping at home and school, and handling the transition to adulthood. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.