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Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Provides a comprehensive, accessible overview of thyroid problems and explains how to recognize the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, work with a doctor to get the correct diagnosis, and create an appropriate plan for treatment and recovery.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Why do our bodies rebel against themselves? Why are autoimmunine disorders on the rise? What role do everyday environmental toxins play in triggering onset of these diseases? The author answers these questions with personal stories and sound scientific research and offers ways to combat the problem.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Where do viruses come from? Why do they make us sick? And how can we prevent them from spreading? The Secret Life of Viruses is full of all the amazing and fascinating facts you should know about the millions of viruses all around us! Young readers will learn about how viruses spread, how our bodies fight them, the history of viruses in the world, and much more. By teaching readers about the science behind this timely topic and offering context for...
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases. A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Renowned writer Meghan O'Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of "invisible"...
Author
Publisher
Oldcastle Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
This second edition contains an afterword on COVID-19, looking at the origins and nature of the virus, and how governments across the globe dealt with the most serious public health emergency in a century. A Short History of Disease chronicles the historical and geographical evolution of infectious and non-infectious diseases, from their prehistoric origins to the present. It offers a comprehensive guide to ailments and the medicines developed to...
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
This history of mankind’s battles against infectious diseases looks at how epidemics shaped empires and economies and how medical revolutions freed us from these cycles until new threats caused by changes in global trade and climate.
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