chemotherapy

Describes the symptoms of mental depression, and the effects of Prozac and other anti-depressants, which are used to treat this condition.

Provides information about the cancer treatment chemotherapy, explaining how it works, and how it is administered and monitored; discusses the physical and emotional side effects of chemotherapy; and includes the true stories of children, teens, and adults who have gone through chemotherapy.

Describes the medical uses of the prescription drug Ritalin, the problems presented by overprescribing it, its potential for abuse, and ways to prevent such abuse.

Reviews the history of Ritalin and other drugs used primarily to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, explains the biological mechanisms of the drugs, and looks at other treatments that may be combined with medication.

Examines impulse control disorders, their symptoms and manifestations, how they can be controlled and treated, and what it is like to live with impulse control disorder.

Provides information on cancer, including risk factors, strategies for coping with the disease, and treatment options.

Describes the medical uses of the prescription drug Ritalin, the problems presented by overprescribing it, its potential for abuse, and ways to prevent such abuse.

Presents a comprehensive teen guide to prescription and over-the-counter medications along with a description of how the medication works, brand names and generic ingredients, and possible side effects on conditions such as acne, allergies, asthma, diabetes, eating disorders, and more.

Discusses the impact of chemotherapy as a treatment for cancer, its history and development, challenges it presents, and future research.

Examines various eating disorders, their symptoms and manifestations, how they can be controlled and treated, and what it is like to live with an eating disorder.