Abramovitz, Melissa

Examines the growing health problem of obesity, its social and emotional impacts, causes, and treatment, and research that is being conducted, not only on new drug therapies, diet, and exercise, but also on improved education.

Discusses leukemia, its causes, diagnosis, and treatment, living with the disease, and current trends in research and medication.

An exploration of hepatitis that provides information on what it is, causes, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and how people live with the disease.

This book discusses multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease of the central nervous system, and describes primary, secondary, and tertiary symptoms; the practical, social, physical, and emotional aspects of life that MS disrupts; and the variety of medications being tested to treat MS.

Presents a concise study of Bipolar Disorder and discusses what it is and what causes it, how it is treated, and how to maintain a normal life with Bipolar.

Describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), explains why ALS is associated with baseball player Lou Gehrig, presents a look at how the disease affects a person's life, discusses ALS research, and provides a glossary, further reading list, and list of related organizations.

Explores the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of West Nile Virus, reviews ongoing research, and discusses why this mosquito-borne disease is such a threat to humans and animals.

Clear, careful explanations offer insight into cystic fibrosis, what this condition is, what causes the condition, how people live with the condition and the latest information about treatment and prevention.

Provides information on the diagnosis, treatment, and causes of muscular dystrophy, and discusses the Jerry Lewis telethon, drug development, gene therapy, and stem cell research.

Explores the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cystic fibrosis, reviews ongoing research, and discusses how to live with the incurable genetic disease that is often called "65 Roses.".