Provides basic consumer health information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including facts about the effects of food intolerances, infections, and certain cancers. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

Provides basic consumer health information about the upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Provides basic consumer health information about the physical and mental health of preadolescent children including common illnesses and injuries, disease prevention and screening, and wellness promotion. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

With information collected from a range of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and periodicals, this volume supplies information about heart health, including basic information about the anatomy of the human heart and how it works, information and tips on disease prevention, facts about common heart disorders, and treatment options. Includes statistical data, reports on current research initiatives, a glossary of cardiovascular terms, and a resource directory. Includes a booklet listing the contents of the full series. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Provides basic consumer health information about the physical and mental health of pre-adolescent children including common illnesses and injuries, disease prevention and screening, and wellness promotion. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and o

Parents and caregivers can find non-technical information about some of the most commonly encountered childhood infectious diseases and inflammatory diseases, including asthma, influenza, bronchitis, ear infections, sore throats, urinary tract infections, and hernias. Short articles from government and private documents discuss body systems such as

Basic Consumer Health Information about Heart and Vascular Diseases and Disorders, Such as Angina, Heart Attacks, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Valve Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Aneurysms, with Information about Managing Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Maintaining Heart Health, Medications and Procedures Used to Treat Cardiovascular Disorders, and Concerns of Special Significance to Women Along with Reports on Current Research Initiatives, a Glossary of Related Medical Terms, and a Directory of Sources for Further Help and Information.

Provides basic consumer health information about disorders caused by gene and chromosome abnormalities and those with genetic and environmental components, along with facts about genetic testing and treatment research, and guidance for parents of children with special needs. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

Provides consumer health information about the diseases, disorders, and injuries that affect the spinal column. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

Offers information on anorexia and bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders. Explains the risk factors for developing eating disorders and the adverse effects and methods used to prevent, diagnose and treat these disorders.