Investigates the causes of illness and disease through application of the Darwinian theory of natural selection, which attempts to explain why humans, in general, are susceptible to some diseases and not to others and why some parts of the body are so prone to failure.
Drugs and alcohol seem to be everywhere in our society. Some people feel that they need to drink or take drugs to have fun or just to feel normal. An addiction to drugs or alcohol can become a serious problem not only for individuals, but also for the people who love them. Fortunately, there are ways to treat the disorder and get better.
Offers students interested in health information on different careers in the field, with an overview of each job's training requirements, responsibilities, salary, and outlook.
When multiple people collapse and die with a transplanted heart and unusual DNA matches, medical examiner Jack at first fears a flu epidemic, until he digs deeper. His investigation leads to a company that is experimenting with gene-editing biotechnology. Jack is drawn into the underground organ transplant market with danger at every corner.
Inspiring figures featured throughout emphasize the hard work and perseverance of some of medicine's most brilliant and determined figures, such as revolutionary ophthalmologist Patricia Bath and physician Kumar Bahuleyan.
